Workforce
McDonald's plans a big hiring push this summer
The fast-food giant and its franchisees vow to hire 375,000 people this summer, which would be the most in years. It also plans to open 900 U.S. restaurants by 2027.
Financing
Failure to launch: The McDonald's-Krispy Kreme partnership is a dud so far
The Bottom Line: The chains' partnership has been slow to progress and hasn't generated the sales both companies hoped for. Now it's on hold as Krispy Kreme works to improve its own struggling profitability.