Burger King (BKC) Posts 19th Straight Quarter of Positive Growth
Recession, what recession? Must be Burger King’s mantra as of late. The company just posted its 19th straight quarter of positive growth. Burger King Holdings Inc. posted higher sales in North America and stood by its full-year profit forecast in the face of an economic downturn. The world's No. 2 hamburger chain said sales at global stores open at least one year rose 3.6 percent. Same-store sales in North America were up three percent, helped by menu items like Apple Fries and Kraft Mac & Cheese. Burger King reiterated it will add 350 to 400 restaurants this year. The company…