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McDonald’s Shamrock Shake makes its annual return

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 02, 2021

The mint-flavored rite of spring makes its return Feb. 15 along with the Oreo Shamrock McFlurry.

Financing

Despite strong sales, the economy remains weak

 By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 01, 2021

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski notes that economic concern will remain, especially after the stimulus rolls off, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Workforce

McDonald’s to give workers time off to be vaccinated

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 29, 2021

The company is not requiring inoculations but said it would give workers at corporate stores four hours of paid time off to get the vaccine.

Financing

At McDonald’s, fear of a rising minimum wage disappears

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 29, 2021

CEO Chris Kempczinski said the company does “just fine” where states raise the wage to $15, with some caveats, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

McDonald’s ends a tough year on a strong note

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 28, 2021

The burger chain’s U.S. same-store sales rose 5.5% and finished positive for the year despite the pandemic.

Financing

Even with Wendy's in the market, McDonald’s breakfast recovers

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 28, 2021

Same-store sales increased in the daypart in the second half of the year even as the pandemic changed consumer habits.

Food

McDonald’s is bringing back Spicy Chicken McNuggets

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 26, 2021

The popular item, which quickly sold out last year, will make another comeback next month.

Financing

McDonald’s U.S. president urges franchisees to start talking again

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 21, 2021

Joe Erlinger said operators' “pause” on non-essential communications was “not in the system’s best interest” as the chain’s franchise relations remain strained.

Financing

McDonald’s says it is pausing its political donations

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 13, 2021

The company said it is reviewing its political giving to ensure donations “align with our values and the purpose of our business.”

Financing

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski condemns the attacks on the U.S. Capitol

By Jonathan Maze on Jan. 08, 2021

In a letter sent to the system on Friday, he also joined a statement from the Business Roundtable condemning President Trump and other politicians for inciting the violence.

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