McDonald's

McDonald’s and Yum Brands ink deals with Beyond Meat

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 25, 2021

The plant-based meat maker will work with the burger giant on its McPlant platform and will help create menu items at Yum’s KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell brands.

Financing

In the chicken sandwich business, Chick-fil-A remains king

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 23, 2021

Data from Edison Trends also shows the challenges McDonald’s faces in getting its market share back from Popeyes.

Operations

McDonald’s will tie executive bonuses to its diversity goals

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 18, 2021

The burger giant has promised to hire more women and people from underrepresented groups in leadership roles and plans to reach gender parity by the end of 2030.

Financing

McDonald’s hit with an unusual combination: franchisee unrest and strong sales

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 18, 2021

RB’s The Bottom Line examines the debate over technology fees between the company and its owners, and why it matters.

Operations

McDonald’s faces another discrimination lawsuit

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 16, 2021

Herb Washington, one of the company’s most prominent Black franchise owners, is accusing the company of forcing him to sell stores to White operators.

Marketing

McDonald’s will let you buy early access to its chicken sandwich

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 16, 2021

The company, preparing a national launch of the product next week, will let customers buy a limited-edition capsule that includes a hoodie and an audio track from producer Tay Keith.

Financing