Yes, but that is actually on par with the entire restaurant industry for the last year. It did shockingly well. I blame cell phones and people too lazy to cook!
Still though, I don't see BK as stock to short. Above someone said execs may be emptying it out, but at the same time, I see treeeeemendous upside in BK (and McDonald's). The other fast-risers (like Panera) are showing how to do it, and BK and McD have the infrastructure already in place. They could seriously upgrade their quality to next level.
You see this happening in the auto industry. Remember how Kias used to suck? Remember how Hyundais used to suck? And remember a generation before them how Toyota and Nissan were low-end? These restaurants could mature by supplying what people want, such as slightly healthier food.
Since his appointment, BKW is up 43%. the S&P 500 is up 22%. DOW Jones is up 13%.
In his industry: Mcdonalds down 1% Wendys up 39% Jack in the box up 56%. Panera down 22% Chipotle up 77%
Does not seem like Burger King is hurting on the stock market from his leadership.