Marketing
McDonald's is phasing out its bakery items
The burger giant said it is removing its Apple Fritter, Blueberry Muffin and Cinnamon Roll from its menu less than three years after their introduction.
Financing
Concern over a California joint-liability proposal unites McDonald's and its franchisees
The Bottom Line: A bill making its way to the governor’s desk would go further than proposed federal joint employer rules in making franchisors liable for their franchisees’ workers. And this one just targets fast-food chains.