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The largest limited-service franchisees by region

 By Mary Chapman on Aug. 04, 2017

A look at the largest franchisees in each region finds companies that are experts in their markets, and have local management and distribution to support franchisee stores.

McD’s Thompson to relinquish CEO’s post to CBO Easterbrook

 By Peter Romeo on Jan. 29, 2015

The struggling leader’s retirement on March 1 will trigger other executive changes.

Consumer Trends

3 trendlettes to watch for October

By Alaina Lancaster on Sep. 29, 2016

Here are three shake-ups to look out for this month.

Marketing

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: Baked, not fried

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 29, 2017

Even the great Carnac couldn't have foreseen the role marijuana is about to play in restaurant sales, and that's just one of the who'd-have-believed-it developments.

ID NEWS: Coke takes write-down following foodservices audit; SEC requests documents

By Restaurant Business Staff on Jun. 18, 2003

Coca-Cola Co., Atlanta, says it will take a $9 million pretax charge as a result of accounting problems discovered during an investigation of alleged fraud...

Are the dollar menu’s days numbered?

Apr. 17, 2015

Burger King co-founder believes a $15 minimum wage would mean big changes for the restaurant industry—including the end of the dollar menu.

4 tech hacks spotted in Asia-Pacific

By Aaron Jourden on Dec. 12, 2016

Some of the most tech-forward restaurant ideas are taking shape on the international stage.

Operations

This week’s 5 head-spinning moments: High points

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 06, 2017

We interrupt the string of bleak industry news to highlight a few reasons for encouragement.

Canadian chains step up nutrition disclosure

By Restaurant Business Staff on Feb. 16, 2005

Two dozen Canadian restaurant chains have agreed to make nutrition information available in brochures, although they are stopping short of highlighting it on menu boards.

McDonald’s says unbundled Happy Meals lower sugared-soda sales to kids

Jun. 25, 2015

The tactic of no longer promoting soda as part of the package has had an effect, the chain said in a report.

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