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McDonald’s new CEO voices support for its old plan

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 18, 2019

Chris Kempczinski told employees that the company is “on the right path as we enter the new year.”

Financing

Why so many big-chain CEOs are out

 By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 13, 2019

In the latest edition of "A Deeper Dive," Jonathan Maze and Peter Romeo discuss the spate of big-time chains changing chief executives.

Workforce

McDonald’s is hit with harassment suit in wake of Easterbrook firing

By Peter Romeo on Nov. 12, 2019

Labor advocates have amplified their accusations that the chain tolerates sexual mistreatment. They’re also calling again for the franchisor to be treated as a joint employer.

Financing

Among McDonald’s franchisees, cautious optimism with a dose of discontent

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 11, 2019

Operators like what they’ve seen from new U.S. boss Joe Erlinger so far, says RB’s The Bottom Line, but many remain frustrated by the past few years.

Operations

McDonald’s buys some renewable energy

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 08, 2019

The company is making an investment in solar and wind power as it works to reduce its carbon footprint.

Leadership

McDonald’s adjusts to its new leadership

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 07, 2019

New CEO Chris Kempczinski and Chairman Enrique Hernandez held a town hall meeting with employees Wednesday while the new U.S. leader meets with franchisees.

Leadership

A look at the new president of McDonald’s USA

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 05, 2019

In Joe Erlinger, the company’s U.S. business gets an experienced operations executive known for working with franchisees.

Financing

McDonald’s takes a different route for its new CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 04, 2019

Chris Kempczinski’s rapid rise to the top job highlights how much the world’s biggest restaurant company has changed, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Another C-level executive leaves McDonald’s

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 04, 2019

Chief People Officer David Fairhurst “departed” the company Monday, one day after CEO Steve Easterbrook was fired. He’s the fourth top executive to leave in recent weeks.

Leadership

Steve Easterbrook ousted as McDonald’s CEO

By Jonathan Maze on Nov. 03, 2019

The company said he had a consensual relationship with an employee. Chris Kempczinski was named CEO.

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