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Could any chain overtake McDonald’s?

 By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 26, 2019

This week’s edition of "A Deeper Dive" features Technomic’s Joe Pawlak talking about the future of the Top 500.

Workforce

18 states oppose joint employer definition favored by restaurants

 By Peter Romeo on Jun. 26, 2019

The attorney general of each has urged the DOL to broaden the definition beyond what franchisors support.

Financing

McDonald’s has sold a lot of fresh-beef burgers

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 24, 2019

The company said it sold 40 million more Quarter Pounders in the first quarter than it did a year ago.

Operations

New generation of eco-friendly packaging to be tried by McDonald’s

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 21, 2019

Two “green” stores slated for Canada will feature wood-fiber cup lids that need no straw, along with wooden utensils.

Financing

McDonald’s is testing voice-activated drive-thrus

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 20, 2019

The company is testing voice-activated ordering, along with automated fry makers and beverage stations, to improve speed and experience.

Financing

Why a plant-based McDonald’s burger is no slam dunk

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 11, 2019

Even as competitors push meat-free burgers, the product might not be ready for the giant’s domestic market, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

Economic fears boost McDonald’s stock

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 07, 2019

The burger chain’s stock hit record highs, in part because of betting that the chain is recession proof, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Marketing

McDonald’s will accept foreign currency for its international menu

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 03, 2019

The company says it will accept any amount on Thursday afternoon to celebrate the debut of its Worldwide Favorites Menu.

Financing

Chipotle stock takes a hit

By Jonathan Maze on Jun. 03, 2019

The Mexican chain is off more than 11% in recent weeks amid tariff threats, putting at least a temporary halt on a strong run this year.

Marketing

A look inside McDonald’s swanky new NYC flagship

By Jonathan Maze on May 30, 2019

McDonald’s newest flagship location, in Times Square, is the latest effort by the burger giant to rethink what it means to be a fast-food restaurant. Here’s a look inside.

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