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Operations

The delta variant is interrupting McDonald’s dining-room reopening plans

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 30, 2021

The burger giant told operators they should consider closing interior seating again as cases surge in many markets.

Leadership

Morgan Flatley named McDonald’s global CMO as company shifts executive roles

 By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 24, 2021

Former Petco marketing executive Tariq Hassan will take over as U.S. CMO. Paul Pomroy will lead the company’s International Operated Markets while Alistair Macrow moves over to the U.K. and Ireland.

Technology

McDonald’s app got a big boost from its ‘Famous Orders’ platform

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 20, 2021

The promotions led to more app users and downloads, which is helping set the company up for its future efforts.

Financing

McDonald’s says it plans to join a chicken price-fixing lawsuit

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 17, 2021

The burger giant filed a lawsuit against chicken producers indicating it planned to join litigation alleging a years-long effort to fix chicken prices.

Food

McDonald’s adds to its baked goods lineup

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 17, 2021

The chain will introduce the Glazed Pull Apart Donut for a limited time in September. It’s the first LTO for its McCafé Bakery lineup.

Operations

McDonald's to require vaccine for U.S. corporate staff

By Joe Guszkowski on Aug. 12, 2021

The company is delaying the opening of its offices by more than a month to give employees time to get the jab.

Workforce

At McDonald’s, higher pay and benefits start yielding results

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 03, 2021

The burger giant and its franchisees are getting more applications, and argue that people who start their careers at one of their restaurants have better financial security later in life.

Operations

McDonald’s reinstates mask requirements in high-risk areas

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 02, 2021

Starbucks will have employees wear masks in company-owned stores as retailers take more aggressive action on masks.

Workforce

Much-criticized old definition of 'joint employer' is officially back

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 29, 2021

Reverting back to a looser standard is likely to expose more franchisors to litigation arising from franchisees' labor practices.

Financing

McDonald’s sales soar thanks to digital, chicken sandwiches and a boy band

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 28, 2021

The company’s U.S. same-store sales rose nearly 15% over 2019 levels, and 7% globally, as the company’s promotions and its digital sales drove business.

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