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How the Shamrock Shake came to generate so much green

As McDonald's popular LTO makes its return, it's worth remembering the efforts of Uncle O'Grimacey and franchisee Hal Rosen.

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Do consumers want to eat out or stay home? Yes

The Bottom Line: The National Restaurant Association says consumers have “pent-up demand.” But a survey from Kroger’s research arm says consumers want more home-cooked meals.

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The franchise M&A market is about to get two huge tests

The Bottom Line: Crumbl, and now Dave’s Hot Chicken, are both reportedly on the market, which will test the ability for fast-growth concepts to get massive valuations.

Financing

McDonald's paints a dim picture of early-year restaurant industry performance

The Bottom Line: The fast-food chain’s executives said that “the overall market is pretty muted” to start 2025, particularly among lower-income diners.