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McDonald’s reports strong sales, thanks to Donut Sticks and bacon

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 30, 2019

The company said its U.S. same-store sales rose 4.5% in the first quarter, but traffic is still down.

Food

Will McDonald’s do a plant-based burger in the U.S.?

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 30, 2019

The company has been adding vegan and vegetarian products in other markets and seems open to the idea of adding one domestically.

Financing

McDonald’s works to make delivery profitable for franchisees

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 26, 2019

The company is negotiating lower fees from Uber Eats and might bring in a competing provider.

Workforce

McDonald’s vows to hire more older workers

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 24, 2019

The company is working with AARP to target employees as it seeks to hire 250,000 for the summer.

Financing

McDonald’s cuts its Signature Crafted line

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 17, 2019

The company’s decision to drop its semicustomizable sandwiches comes as the chain focuses more on speed, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

Financing

McDonald’s hires a new franchise relations executive

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 16, 2019

Karen Garcia takes on the role of vice president of franchise relations as tensions with operators appear to ease.

Consumer Trends

McDonald’s redefines health in terms of sustainability

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 12, 2019

Data shows that consumers want transparency.

Food

McDonald’s says a third of its eggs are cage-free

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 11, 2019

The company expects to source 726 million cage-free eggs in the U.S. this year.

Financing

McDonald’s invests in mobile software company Plexure

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 01, 2019

The burger giant is making a $3.7 million minority investment in the New Zealand-based company.

Financing

McDonald’s shift on the minimum wage will have little impact

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 01, 2019

Though the company’s decision to stop lobbying against hikes was notable, increases have had all the momentum for years, says RB’s The Bottom Line.

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