date:Apr 12, 2013
Burger King Worldwide Inc forecast a slightly higher quarterly profit on Thursday than Wall Street expected, even though spending among fast-food diners remains weak.
The hamburger chain, which has a long history of ownership and management changes, also said Chief Executive Bernardo Hees will leave to take over at H.J. Heinz Co.
The company's shares were up 4.1 percent in afternoon trading.
Burger King expects first-quarter adjusted earnings of 17 cents per share - a penny higher than the av