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Financing

More restaurant chains let workers wear masks

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 08, 2020

McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A changed their policies as federal recommendations evolve, while workers and labor-backed groups intensify pressure.

Workforce

Los Angeles mandates face masks for restaurant employees

 By Peter Romeo on Apr. 08, 2020

The directive is the latest effort to increase safeguards for staff members providing takeout and delivery service.

Financing

At McDonald’s, the coronavirus interrupted a strong start

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 08, 2020

U.S. same-store sales were up 8.1% in January and February before falling 13% in March, prompting delays in capital spending, cuts in executive pay and increased franchisee assistance.

Financing

At McDonald's, labor pressure intensifies as coronavirus spreads

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 06, 2020

Workers staged a walkout and filed complaints after an employee became sick.

Financing

McDonald’s is adding masks and protective barriers as its coronavirus steps evolve

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 02, 2020

The chain is taking extra precautions to protect workers and employees, prioritizing hot spots.

Operations

McDonald’s and Starbucks are taking more steps to protect workers' health

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 01, 2020

Starbucks is exploring the use of masks, while McDonald’s is taking more aggressive steps to ensure workers exposed to the coronavirus stay home.

Food

McDonald’s is suspending all-day breakfast

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 25, 2020

The chain plans to temporarily simplify its menu as it helps franchisees operate more efficiently during the coronavirus shutdown.

Financing

McDonald’s warns of the potential impact of the pandemic

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 25, 2020

The burger giant expects closures and sales declines to impact its financial results, though it can’t predict how much.

Financing

McDonald’s may consider rent deferrals for its franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 17, 2020

As the chain closes dining areas amid the spread of coronavirus, it is working to ensure its operators have the cash to get through a sales slump.

Financing

McDonald’s to close seating areas at company restaurants

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 16, 2020

The company expects most of its operators to take the same stance amid growing demands to eliminate dine-in visits to stem the spread of the coronavirus.

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