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Tag: Don Thompson

McDonald’s Announces Key Management Changes

McDonald’s Announces Key Management Changes

Board Elects New Chief Executive Officer Upon Retirement of Don Thompson Oak Brook, IL  (RestaurantNews.com)  The Board of Directors of…
January 28, 2015 · ·
McDonald’s CEO Don Thompson Still Lovin’ It

McDonald’s CEO Don Thompson Still Lovin’ It

It was a day like any other at a McDonald’s near Oak Brook, Ill., recently — until, that is, Ronald…
October 27, 2014 · ·
Five of the World’s Most Unusual McDonald’s Restaurants

Five of the World’s Most Unusual McDonald’s Restaurants

There are about 35,000 McDonald’s restaurants worldwide in more than 100 countries. Bloomberg Ranx takes a look at five of…
September 3, 2014 · ·
McDonald’s Struggles With Millennial Dropoff

McDonald’s Struggles With Millennial Dropoff

McDonald’s might still hold a top position in the fast food industry, but their dominance is starting to slip. The…
August 28, 2014 · ·
McDonald’s Announces New USA President Following Retirement of Jeff Stratton

McDonald’s Announces New USA President Following Retirement of Jeff Stratton

Oak Brook, IL  (RestaurantNews.com)  McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) today announced Jeff Stratton, 58, McDonald’s USA president, has made the decision…
August 22, 2014 · ·
McDonald’s “Best Of Green” Report Recognizes Environmental Innovations From Around the World

McDonald’s “Best Of Green” Report Recognizes Environmental Innovations From Around the World

Corporate Employees Identify and Activate Strategic Plans to Help Advance Company Goal of Making a Positive Difference in Society Oak…
August 12, 2014 · ·
McDonald’s ‘Under Siege’ at Home and Abroad

McDonald’s ‘Under Siege’ at Home and Abroad

McDonald’s Corp CEO Don Thompson sure could use a break. The head of the world’s biggest restaurant chain, who for…
August 5, 2014 · ·
McD’s CEO: We Have Not Been Affected by Breakfast Competition

McD’s CEO: We Have Not Been Affected by Breakfast Competition

McDonald’s says it hasn’t been affected by “recent competitors” in the breakfast space, a comment that was an obvious reference…
April 22, 2014 · ·
McDonald’s Announces Chief Operating Officer Tim Fenton to Retire and Global Management Restructure

McDonald’s Announces Chief Operating Officer Tim Fenton to Retire and Global Management Restructure

Oak Brook, IL  (RestaurantNews.com)  McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) President and Chief Executive Officer Don Thompson today announced that Chief Operating Officer…
March 20, 2014 · ·
McDonald’s to expand ‘build your own burger’ trial

McDonald’s to expand ‘build your own burger’ trial

McDonald’s plans to expand a test this year that lets people order customized burgers. The world’s biggest hamburger chain began…
February 27, 2014 · ·
McDonald’s eyes extending breakfast hours

McDonald’s eyes extending breakfast hours

McDonald’s is in the early stages of looking at whether it can make breakfast available later in the day. Fans…
February 24, 2014 · ·
McDonald’s seeks ways to lure customers back

McDonald’s seeks ways to lure customers back

McDonald’s is losing customers, as the world’s biggest hamburger chain struggles to attract diners with its higher-priced sandwiches and new…
January 27, 2014 · ·
McDonald’s Franchisees Rebel as Chain Raises Store Fees

McDonald’s Franchisees Rebel as Chain Raises Store Fees

McDonald’s Corp., already struggling to sell burgers in the U.S., now must contend with a brewing franchisee revolt. Store operators…
August 6, 2013 · ·
McDonald’s CEO Don Thompson on Growth Strategy

McDonald’s CEO Don Thompson on Growth Strategy

Donald Thompson, chief executive officer of McDonald’s Corp., talks about the company’s growth strategy, new menu items and business in…
August 6, 2013 · ·
McDonald’s Predicts Tough Year Despite New Items

McDonald’s Predicts Tough Year Despite New Items

McDonald’s is mixing up its menu with healthier, fresher sounding items such as its chicken McWraps, but not enough customers…
July 23, 2013 · ·
McDonald’s CEO Don Thompson Has Mixed First Year

McDonald’s CEO Don Thompson Has Mixed First Year

When Don Thompson took the reins at McDonald’s in July, investors and industry experts predicted few changes at the Golden…
July 1, 2013 · ·
McDonald’s Names Steve Easterbrook Global Chief Brand Officer

McDonald’s Names Steve Easterbrook Global Chief Brand Officer

Oak Brook, IL  (RestaurantNews.com)  McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) announced that its board of directors has elected former McDonald’s executive Steve Easterbrook as…
April 12, 2013 · ·

Fred L. Turner, McDonald’s Honorary Chairman and Former CEO, Passes Away

Oak Brook, IL  (RestaurantNews.com)  McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD) today announced that Fred L. Turner, Honorary Chairman of the Board of…
January 8, 2013 · ·

Analysis Of Where The New CEO Is Steering McDonald’s

Mcdonald’s (MCD) has weathered the latest global recession unscathed, with solid growth on both top- and bottom line worldwide. This…
August 24, 2012 · ·

McDonald’s CEO Don Thompson Announces KaBOOM! Playgrounds Partnership

Details Vision for McDonald’s Commitment to Children’s Play and Well-being Oak Brook, IL  (RestaurantNews.com)  McDonald’s, through the McDonald’s Foundation, today…
August 13, 2012 · ·
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