Ronald McDonald’s midlife crisis
Ronald McDonald is having a midlife crisis. His floppy shoes, painted-on smile and flaming-red hair may be a harder sell…
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Computers Will Soon Take Orders at European McDonald’s
The next “one billion served” may get their burgers without speaking a word. McDonald’s is jumping on the technology bandwagon…
Restaurant News Bites: Zagat, Mesob, Boondocks
Zagat has released their newest survey for New Jersey. Over 1,000 restaurants were rated by over 6,000 diners. Top winners include…
Restaurant News Bites: Chipotle, Seasons 52, Dunkin’ Brands
As the cost of food and transportation continue to rise, restaurants are looking for new ways to keep spending down. …
Restaurant News Bites: McDonald’s, Buzzy’s BBQ, Smashburger
McDonald’s is showing strong momentum as they continue to grow. The company reported a 6% increase in comparable sales growth…
McDonald’s Reintroduces the Asian Salad
Beginning this month through early September, McDonald’s customers across the country can enjoy a returning favorite — the Asian Salad.…
McDonald’s Strong Performance Continues: April Comparable Sales Up 6.0%
McDonald’s Corporation has announced global comparable sales growth of 6.0% in April. Performance by segment was as follows: U.S. up…
System pays for itself after McDonald’s franchisee discovers costly thefts
Proving return on investment in the security industry can be difficult considering it’s hard to quantify events that don’t occur.…
Restaurant News Bites: Burger Joints, Applebee’s, Max’s Grille
High-end burger chains that focus on quality over bargain pricing or fast food speed are growing in popularity. Chains like…
Restaurant News Bites: Jack in the Box, McDonald’s, OpenTable
Jack in the Box is expanding their line of fresh Grilled Sandwiches with a new Bourbon BBQ Steak sandwich. The…
McDonald’s Announces Strong Sales and Earnings Growth for First Quarter 2011
McDonald’s Corporation has announced strong results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2011, fueled by broad-based comparable sales growth.…
Southern California McDonald’s Gets Bold and Spicy with Two New McChicken Sandwiches
McDonald’s restaurants in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties debuted today two new McChicken sandwiches that feature…
Restaurant Industry Accounts for Nearly 10 Percent of U.S. Workforce
The restaurant industry is not only an important source of jobs and careers, it is vitally important to the success…
Coffee Chain Loyalty Survey Brews Surprising Results
There are millions of coffee drinkers in the United States and every morning they head to Starbucks for that magical…
Restaurant News Bites: Mesob, Saladworks, Huddle House
The National Restaurant Association gave awards to four restaurant owners as part of their Faces of Diversity campaign for 2011.…
McDonald’s faces tall order in trying to sell McJobs
In today’s tough employment market, one company has become the go-to option for the frustrated job seeker: Starbucks. That’s a…
McDonald’s Franchisee Richard Castro Receives 2011 Faces of Diversity Award
The National Restaurant Association honored Richard Castro, a 20-restaurant McDonald’s franchisee in El Paso, Texas, with its 2011 Faces of…
National Restaurant Association’s 2011 Faces of Diversity Awards Winners Illustrate the American Dream of Entrepreneurship
The National Restaurant Association today honored four restaurant entrepreneurs and a renowned culinary college with its 2011 Faces of Diversity…
Restaurant News Bites: Firehouse Subs, Wendy’s, Caribou Coffee
Firehouse Subs has signed nine new agreements in a wide range of states including Ohio, Massachusetts and Louisiana. These agreements…
Wendy’s Fries Beat McDonald’s in National Taste Test
In a national taste test, consumers said Wendy’s new fries taste better than McDonald’s fries. Specifically, 56% of consumers taking…
Restaurant News Bites: McDonald’s, Sbarro, McCormick & Schmick’s
McDonald’s is holding a national hiring event to bring in as many as 50,000 new part time and full time…
McDonald’s Hamburger University Celebrates 50 Years
McDonald’s Corporation today kicked off a year-long celebration of the 50th anniversary of Hamburger University (HU), its signature training and…