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McDonald's is getting rid of its self-serve drink stations

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 11, 2023

The burger giant is ditching self-serve soft drinks by 2032 to “create a consistent experience” across its different ordering channels.

Financing

McDonald's restaurant valuations come back down to earth

 By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 05, 2023

The Bottom Line: Franchisee valuations are “plummeting,” according to the head of the chain’s independent franchisee association. The company has not been able to get many new franchisees into the system. But the market is just different now.

Financing

McDonald's makes some changes in its franchisee inspections

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 14, 2023

The burger giant is making some modest changes in the controversial program following pushback from franchisees. It will temporarily cut Sunday inspections and give operators a break on equipment delayed by supply chain problems.

Financing

Krispy Kreme ponders expansion amid a successful McDonald's test

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 10, 2023

Six months after it started selling doughnuts at 160 McDonald’s restaurants in Kentucky, Krispy Kreme said the test is proving to be valuable. But it needs more production capacity.

Marketing

McDonald's latest promotion highlights its television and film appearances

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 09, 2023

The burger giant, which is about to make an appearance in Marvel Studios’ Loki Season 2, is coming out with the “As Featured In Meal,” which features multiple tie-ins and special packaging.

Operations

Why Boston Market was once what other chains wanted to be

By Peter Romeo on Aug. 01, 2023

Restaurant Rewind: The brand is currently slogging through a challenging chapter. How did it land in such straits after such a hyped beginning?

Financing

Here’s where McDonald’s could add the most locations

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 31, 2023

The Bottom Line: An analysis of the burger giant’s locations shows that its biggest opportunity to add more restaurants may not be in the Southeast.

Financing

McDonald's, eager to open more restaurants, plans a new concept called CosMc

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 27, 2023

The burger giant plans to open the new, smaller-format concept in select markets as it looked for alternative strategies to bolster its growth.

Financing

McDonald's sales soar, thanks to Grimace

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 27, 2023

The burger giant’s same-store sales rose 10.3% in the second quarter as digital and marketing continued to drive demand.

Financing

McDonald's and its franchisees paint different pictures of the brand's rules

By Jonathan Maze on Jul. 21, 2023

A group of operators argued in comments with federal regulators that the franchisor’s changes cost them important profitability and drive up their prices. To the company, the changes are necessary to evolve the brand.

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