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McDonald's has a major impact on the U.S. economy

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 24, 2024

The fast-food burger giant contributes $76 billion a year to the U.S. gross domestic product, according to an economic impact report released this week. That impact is spread throughout the country.

Consumer Trends

Americans are eating their fast food later in the day

 By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 23, 2024

McDonald’s and Chipotle have seen a shift in business from earlier in the day toward dinner, according to data from Placer.ai. And that shift seems permanent.

Food

McDonald's is making a bigger Big Mac

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 11, 2024

The company later this month will release a Double Big Mac because why not?

Financing

The Middle East crisis is causing problems for McDonald's

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 04, 2024

CEO Chris Kempczinski said that the war and “misinformation” are having a “meaningful business impact” at the chain’s Middle East restaurants and elsewhere.

Financing

Can McDonald's succeed with its CosMc's experiment?

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 20, 2023

The Bottom Line: The test of the drive-thru beverage concept has generated a huge amount of attention and interest. But its ability to become a real competitor in the beverage market will depend on how it does in two years.

Marketing

McDonald's launches Squishmallow Happy Meals

By Reyna Estrada on Dec. 19, 2023

McDonald’s Squishmallow Happy Meal will be available in restaurants nationwide, beginning Dec. 26.

Financing

McDonald's works to help operators avoid child labor law violations

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 18, 2023

The company plans to survey its franchisees next year on their employment of minors in a bid to determine whether training or other resources on child labor are necessary.

Financing

McDonald's now generates more delivery sales than Domino's

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 15, 2023

The Bottom Line: The burger giant generates $16 billion in global delivery sales, more than any other quick-service restaurant chain.

Financing

Why McDonald's wants a bigger piece of the beverage business

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 13, 2023

The Bottom Line: The specialty beverage business generates $100 billion a year worldwide. It’s also profitable and its customers are loyal.

Operations

CosMc's wasn't McDonald's first attempt at a second concept

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 12, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: The home of the Golden Arches has looked at ventures ranging from a piano lounge to a Disneyland-like theme park. Why is it still a single-brand operation, CosMc's aside?

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