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McDonald's works to help operators avoid child labor law violations

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 18, 2023

The company plans to survey its franchisees next year on their employment of minors in a bid to determine whether training or other resources on child labor are necessary.

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McDonald's now generates more delivery sales than Domino's

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 15, 2023

The Bottom Line: The burger giant generates $16 billion in global delivery sales, more than any other quick-service restaurant chain.

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Why McDonald's wants a bigger piece of the beverage business

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 13, 2023

The Bottom Line: The specialty beverage business generates $100 billion a year worldwide. It’s also profitable and its customers are loyal.

Operations

CosMc's wasn't McDonald's first attempt at a second concept

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 12, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: The home of the Golden Arches has looked at ventures ranging from a piano lounge to a Disneyland-like theme park. Why is it still a single-brand operation, CosMc's aside?

Financing

With CosMc's, McDonald's shows its risk-taking side

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 08, 2023

The Bottom Line: The first unit of McDonald’s opened to long lines in its first two days. The concept proves that the company can get attention. And it’s willing to take some chances.

Financing

Chris Kempczinski changes his tune on restaurant automation

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 07, 2023

The Bottom Line: While noting that humans will continue to drive restaurants, the McDonald’s CEO notes that the calculus on automation gets closer as labor costs soar.

Financing

Check out McDonald's new concept, CosMc's

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 06, 2023

The fast-food giant says plans to open its drive-thru beverage brand in Illinois this month, with nine more in Texas by the end of 2024.

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McDonald's wants 50,000 restaurants by 2027

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 06, 2023

The burger giant plans to rapidly speed its unit growth in the coming years while it uses Google Cloud technology to connect restaurants and improve operations.

Financing

McDonald's is a chicken chain now

By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 06, 2023

The company’s chicken business is “on par” with its beef business as Americans continue to devour more poultry. It plans more chicken products in the coming years.

Marketing

McDonald's brings back Adult Happy Meals

By Reyna Estrada on Dec. 01, 2023

Marketing Bites: McDonald’s has teamed up with Kerwin Frost to launch new limited edition adult happy meals. Dunkin’ and Martha Stewart launch martini glasses. And Kura Sushi introduces a new Bikkura Pon prize collection

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