May 24, 2013

McDonald's

The Wall Street Journal reported about a recent webcast McDonald’s executives delivered to the company’s franchisees discussing the deterioration of the customer-service...

McDonald’s has awarded A.J. Antunes & Co., a foodservice equipment manufacturer based in Carol Stream, Illinois, the 2012 Supplier of the Year as well as the 2012 Innovation of the Year and the 2012 Reliability of the Year. The awards were presented to the executive staff of A.J....

Golden State Foods announces that it acquired a McDonald’s distribution center in Lebanon, Illinois, (near St. Louis, Missouri), from Gateway Distribution. 

April 2013

The fish used for McDonald’s Fish McBites and Filet-O-Fish sandwich is not local. Nor is the product used for Long John Silver’s Whitefish Fillet. Same goes for Wendy’s Premium Fish Fillet Sandwich, Jack in the Box’s Fish Sandwich, and Quiznos’ Lobster and Seafood...

McDonald's is adding a new chicken offering to its menu, the new Premium McWrap, which will roll out to restaurants nationwide.

The new tortilla-wrapped entree features fresh vegetables, grilled or crispy chicken breast, and signature sauces like seasoned rice vinegar, sweet chili, or...

According to Restaurant DemandTracker, a recent survey of restaurant customers in the United States, households with younger kids are much more likely to seek out restaurants with kid-friendly menus, and many of those consumers are looking for healthier food items on the menu for their families...

The Los Angeles Kings and McDonald’s, proud presenting sponsor of the Kings, have announced the “McDonald’s Player Of The Month” campaign, in which a Kings player will be recognized on the ice at the STAPLES Center each month.

The award will be chosen by the fans,...

February 2013

They knew it wouldn’t be easy. Being the first U.S. quick serve to enter a foreign country always comes with a share of challenges.

But for Cinnabon’s executives, becoming the first U.S. franchise to open in Libya didn’t just include dealing with training and supply-...

The McDonald’s All American Games unveiled the official rosters for the 36th Annual McDonald’s All American Boys Game and 12th Annual Girls Game during today’s Selection Show on ESPNU. The annual high school all-star event will again be played at Chicago’s United Center...

Innovation First International, creators of the widely popular HEXBUG Micro Robotic Creatures brand, announces a partnership with McDonald’s USA LLC, the nation’s leading foodservice provider, to feature custom HEXBUG toys in McDonald’s Happy Meals at participating restaurants...

Though certainly nothing to write home about, burger giant McDonald’s fourth quarter results were tempered, yet positive. The brand saw a slight decline in fourth-quarter comparable traffic, but global comparable sales increased by a slim 0.1 percent, while consolidated revenues went up 2...

McDonald’s has announced its list of high school seniors who have been nominated to play in the 2013 McDonald’s All American Games, taking place on April 3 at Chicago’s United Center.

The final roster of 24 boys and 24 girls who will be selected to play in the 2013 Games...

In a recent survey of restaurant customers in the United States, when it comes to identifying what drives loyalty for restaurants, the most commonly cited factors in determining which quick-service restaurant is visited most often are good value (58 percent), convenience (57 percent), low prices...

After 47 years with McDonald’s, JM Owens decided it was finally time to take on a formal leadership role.

Owens—who joined the brand as an hourly team member in 1966, opened his first unit in 1984, and now owns eight locations across the Atlanta area—recently assumed the...

January 2013

What would the start of another year be without predictions? Whether analyzing politics, the silver screen, or stock markets, experts try to offer a peek at the trends we can expect in the coming year.

The restaurant industry is no different. Throughout 2012’s fourth quarter,...

McDonald's USA recently announced that it has selected Peterson Farms, a leading fruit supplier for many of McDonald's restaurants, as the 2012 U.S. Supplier of the Year.

McDonald's revealed the U.S. Supplier of the Year Award at the recent U.S. Supplier Summit, an annual...

Hundreds of fast-food workers in New York City early this month protested low wages and the inability to unionize. It was just one of myriad demonstrations that have unfolded across the country in recent months as workers rally against what they perceive to be unsatisfactory workplace conditions...

December 2012

We love our coffee in the U.S.

Whether the java is hot or cold, plain or flavored, we’re guzzling, sipping, gulping, and otherwise downing north of 400 million cups of Joe every day. In fact, a survey from the National Coffee Association (NCA) indicates that coffee has moved ahead...

December 2012

Our athletes went to the Olympics, our science went to Mars, and our people went to the polls. But what of the restaurant industry in 2012? These dozen items from the year had the biggest impact on the foodservice landscape and shaped the industry for a potentially game-changing 2013.

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McDonald's Corporation announced that global comparable sales increased 2.4 percent in November, with U.S. sales up 2.5 percent, Europe up 1.4 percent, and Asia/Pacific, Middle East, and Africa up 0.6 percent.

"McDonald's is a destination for more than 69 million customers...