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McDonalds
How expensive fast food can explain rising economic equality
by
Kai Ryssdal
and Sarah Leeson
Jan 17, 2024
Fast food workers' wages are up as much as 30% since 2020. That has had real costs for businesses, but real benefits for society.
Can McDonald's latest venture satisfy consumers' thirst for specialty beverages?
Dec 20, 2023
The chain's new cafe concept, CosMc's, wants a sip of Starbucks' or Dunkin' Donuts' market share.
On McDonald's Investor Day, more data on how its small format restaurants are doing
Dec 6, 2023
With changing patterns of dining, how are small format restaurants, like McDonald's CosMc, shaping up?
Franchises are big business, but they're adjusting to economic headwinds
by
Matt Levin
Sep 22, 2023
Franchisees get help with marketing and branding, but the corporate parent can’t do much about high interest rates and labor costs.
For Russians, McDonald's was once a symbol of modernity. Its closing feels like a step backward.
Mar 23, 2022
When the golden arches opened, Russians marveled at how it differed from local restaurants: friendly service and plastic packaging.
For global brands, pulling out of Russia isn't a yes-or-no question
Mar 8, 2022
Logistics, business models and a fear of Russians' reactions are all factors.
As office workers mostly work from home, coffee and breakfast chains scramble to boost sales
Nov 5, 2020
The change in your morning routine is impacting the grab-and-go breakfast business.
For public good, not for profit.
Black former McDonald's franchisees are suing over discrimination accusations
Sep 1, 2020
The plaintiffs are seeking up to $1 billion in damages.
Most fast-food franchises have bounced back in short order
Aug 5, 2020
Pizza chains and others that allow for social distancing have done especially well. Those that depend on breakfast haven't.
The complicated history of McDonald's and Black America
Jul 6, 2020
Author Marcia Chatelain examines the fast-food chain's relationship with its Black franchisees and consumers.