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McDonald's franchisee group asks for a meeting with leadership

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 24, 2023

The National Owners Association, an independent group of the fast-food chain’s operators, says it is against new joint employer rules and wants a meeting with the company’s U.S. president.

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McDonald's goes to battle over 'joint employer' rules—with its franchisees

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 20, 2023

Two different groups of franchisees issued warring statements on their views of joint employer regulations as the dispute intensifies between the burger franchise and an independent group of owners.

Food

McDonald's is testing Cold Brew coffee and serving Big Mac Sauce Dip Cups

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 19, 2023

The fast-food giant is offering two versions of Cold Brew in Southern California. It will also start to sell Big Mac Sauce Dip Cups for a limited time starting April 27.

Food

How'd BK's revamp of the Whopper go? Don't ask.

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 18, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: McDonald’s is changing its burgers. Overhauls of well-known products can go either way. Just ask its arch-rival.

Marketing

McDonald's is making several improvements to its burgers

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 17, 2023

The fast-food chain is making a number of small changes to its Big Macs and classic Cheeseburgers, including a hotter sear and melted cheese, which the company believes lead to a big improvement in quality.

Workforce

Restaurants show their best and worst as employers

By Peter Romeo on Apr. 07, 2023

Reality Check: McDonald's sets a new low with virtual layoffs, while Jersey Mike's wins the public's favor.

Financing

McDonald's is closing its field offices in the U.S. as it moves to a national model

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 06, 2023

The Chicago-based fast-food giant is eliminating its East-West zone structure and moving to a national field support model as part of its organizational restructuring in the U.S. Its 10 field offices across the country will now go virtual.

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Virtual layoffs come to the restaurant industry

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 04, 2023

The Bottom Line: McDonald’s says its decision to conduct its layoffs virtually was done out of respect for workers. But letting people go via video screen can feel heartless, particularly in a “people business.”

Financing

Layoffs over Zoom? McDonald's takes a big risk with its reorganization

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 04, 2023

The burger giant is letting “hundreds” of its people go virtually, causing fear among employees and more anger among operators already frustrated by other changes.

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McDonald's, despite strong sales, prepares for layoffs

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 03, 2023

The burger giant is temporarily closing corporate offices this week to notify employees who will be left without a job as part of its corporate restructuring. McDonald's argues the reorganization will speed up innovation.

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