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Leadership

McDonald's: 'We have photos proving Easterbrook's misconduct with staff'

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 10, 2020

The former McDonald’s CEO said he’d not been sexually involved with other employees, but an email trail of explicit images contradicted his assertion. Now he may have to give back his severance.

Financing

Starbucks, Dunkin’ and McDonald’s have a common problem: Fewer commuters

 By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 31, 2020

The breakfast-heavy chains are adapting to changes in consumer patterns, which may be more permanent than you think, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Leadership

McDonald’s vows to bolster diversity within its system

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 30, 2020

The company also announced that it is working with the Mayo Clinic to help with its coronavirus response.

Financing

McDonald’s sales improve, but breakfast still struggles

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 28, 2020

U.S. same-store sales turned positive in July as customers returned to the chain’s drive-thrus, while most international markets are now open.

Financing

McDonald's is closing another 200 U.S. locations

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 28, 2020

More than half of the restaurants slated for closure are inside Walmarts as the company accelerates unit closings.

Operations

McDonald’s to require customer face masks

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 24, 2020

The company is also extending the pause on its dining room openings and adding more protective panels in the restaurants.

Financing

With their drive thrus busy, fast-food chains focus on simplicity

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 20, 2020

Consumers’ shift has chains like McDonald’s and Taco Bell thinking differently, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Food

The chicken sandwich wars heat up as KFC enters the fray

By Patricia Cobe on Jul. 13, 2020

The battle for the best continues, with the Colonel and smaller contenders joining the ranks.

Technology

McDonald's opens a new self-powered restaurant

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 10, 2020

The chain’s newly remodeled Florida unit opened this week, featuring solar panels and covers all of its energy needs.

Financing

McDonald’s is putting dine-in expansion on hold

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 01, 2020

The company said it will not reopen any dining rooms for another three weeks amid a resurgence of coronavirus cases.

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