May 20, 2013

McDonald's

McDonald's Tests New Store Design
The new look is modern and more sophisticated.
Top Chains for Minorities
The National Minority Franchising Initiative names Top 50.
McDonald's Exec Returns to the Register
Steve Norby will be raising awareness for World Children's Day.
The Drive-Thru on Wall Street
A look at the most-recent financial reports from the top quick-serve brands.
Crew Member Plucked to Head Corporate Blog
Amanda Wilson is the new resident blogger for McDonald's blog, StationM.
Delaware Kids Come Out to Play
McDonald's Passport to Play campaign will stop at Silverlake Elementary School this morning.
McDonald’s Marketing to Hispanic High Schoolers

McDonald's Corp. long has been lauded for promoting diversity among its ranks, having established entire networks to help advance the careers of its Asian, African American, and Hispanic employees.

Less well known is that the Oak Brook, Illinois–based chain has been quietly...

Global Packaging Overhaul for McDonald's
The rollout begins next month in the U.S. and will take two years to complete internationally.
McDonald's Corporate Responsibility Report Highlights
The report unveils McDonald's progress in six key areas.
Ralcorp Wins McDonald's Supplier Award
The frozen bakery treats company was named U.S. Supplier of the Year.
Skinner: McDonald's is 'Recession Resistant'
The company posts a 7.1 percent increase in global same-store sales for its third quarter.
McDonald's Seeks All-American Achievers
The program motivates 7th and 8th graders to excel academically and encourages character development and community service.
Premium McD's Coffee in San Diego
The new offerings will include espresso-based McCafe Coffees.
McDonald's Sees Global Sales Rise
Global comparable sales increased 8.5 percent in August, while systemwide sales for McDonald's worldwide restaurants rose 14.1 percent.
Wendy's Counters McDonald's Struggling $1 Menu
As the Meatatarians take on the Dollar Menunaires, the nation waits to see which quick-serve’s double cheeseburger will survive.
McDonald's Partners with Lucasfilm Ltd.
Together are promoting a Star Wars: The Clone Wars-themed Happy Meal experience.
McDonald's Menu Focuses Pay Off
The company experienced a 6.7 percent comparable U.S. sales increase in July.
America's Worst Restaurants For Kids Revealed
Eat This, Not That! authors grade 43 national chains; 6 receive an "F."
Chip Makers Settle Calif. Suit
Four potato chip makers promised to slash levels of cancer-causing acrylamide in products over three-year period.
McDonald's to Feature Spy Gear Happy Meals
Kids can collect official Spy Gear gadgets with the purchase of a Happy Meal or Mighty Kids Meal.