McDonald's

This week’s 4 head-spinning moments: Sharp left ahead?

By Peter Romeo on Dec. 09, 2016

Big names in the restaurant business are exploring new avenues for growth. Here's the updated road map.

McDonald’s, Wendy’s and more buy into kiosks—here’s why

By Lauren Hallow on Mar. 09, 2017

Restaurant Business breaks down the plans for kiosk implementation at top chains and checks in with other concepts that already use kiosks, including Panera, to see how the technology is working for them.

Technology

When an 800-pound gorilla delivers

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 05, 2017

McDonald's revealed last week that the benefits of delivery and new technology run deeper than its financial results suggest. Here's a look at some of the results that hold deep implication—for the industry, and for any concept looking to take the same path.

Operations

3 trends gaining ground in November

By Benita Gingerella on Nov. 10, 2017

As the weather turns colder, chains are tapping into diners’ desire for piping-hot comfort foods, while still keeping an eye on health.

Food

McDonald's is making a huge change to its Happy Meals

By Jonathan Maze on Feb. 15, 2018

The chain is removing cheeseburgers from the meals as part of a bid to make them more nutritious.

Mixed bag

By Bill Main on Nov. 19, 2003

A combination Mad Cow scares, McDonald's taking a huge share of the domestic beef supply, and increased consumer demand thanks to Dr. Atkins is wreaking havoc with beef prices. Looking for ways to counter the skyrocketing food cost?

10 Groundbreaking Concepts

10 groundbreaking concepts: 2014

May 11, 2014

As concepts fight for a foothold in the crowded restaurant industry, determination to be on the cutting edge drives many decisions. These 10 groundbreakers all pushed the envelope during the last 12 months in terms of both design and operation, bending traditions and blurring lines within their typical space to set new directions.