Financing
After years of declines, McDonald’s plans U.S. unit growth this year
The Bottom Line: The company has not added locations since 2014. After closing another 239 locations in 2021 it has the smallest number of units in 20 years.
Operations
Applebee’s, IHOP head to the UAE amid renewed development push
The first location will open in Dubai under an IHOP franchisee later this year.