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Something is not working between McDonald’s and its franchisees
The Bottom Line: The burger giant is facing the latest in a string of disputes with its operators, despite the company’s strong sales and record store-level cash flow and valuations.
Grubhub CEO downplays talk of sale
Adam DeWitt told the Wall Street Journal that parent company Just Eat Takeaway is looking for a partner over a buyer.
Queso, please? Virtual brands go niche as they mature
What started early in the pandemic as a cheap, easy way to sell more wings and burgers is morphing into more-targeted digital menu offerings like melty cheese and loaded potatoes.
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Something is not working between McDonald’s and its franchisees
The Bottom Line: The burger giant is facing the latest in a string of disputes with its operators, despite the company’s strong sales and record store-level cash flow and valuations.
Franchisee unrest grows as McDonald’s changes its rules
A group representing Black franchisees voted “no confidence” in CEO Chris Kempczinski. Other groups could take similar steps amid anger over new renewal standards. “An absolute declaration of war on owners," one operator said.
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