McDonald's, Carl's Jr, Hardees feel the burn with latest offerings

January 26, 2021

If, as they say, variety is the spice of life, then it makes sense that spice has become the variety of choice for QSRs. Just this week, McDonald's, Carl's Jr.

McDonald's using trays made from trash in Latin America

January 26, 2021

McDonald's largest global and independent franchisee, Arcos Dorados, is replacing its plastic trays with what the company said was a more sustainable version…

McDonald's franchisees install pathogen-control tech

Although it's not uncommon for hospitals to UV light to zap and neutralize airborne and surface pathogens, the technology is new for restaurants. McDonald's…

Southern California McDonald's franchisees launch esports events

January 12, 2021

Global esports organization, Gen.G, and McDonald's Southern California franchisees are kicking off esports initiatives focused on Los Angeles, San Diego and…

How fried chicken is laying 'golden eggs' across US

Wanna know what fried chicken brand got the most store visits in 2020? Read on.

2021 'Year of the Chicken' continues with KFC US sandwich launch

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

KFC is putting its claws into the ring (along with some pickles) in the battle for supremacy in the fabled chicken sandwich wars.

McDonald's chicken strategy: Not just a sandwich, an entire platform

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

When McDonald's officially starts selling its Crispy Chicken Sandwich in late February, it's not only responding to the pleas of franchisees over the last year…

Taco Bell, A&W CEOs among those sharing 2020 lessons learned

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

Granted, there's not much to love, let alone like about 2020 in the restaurant universe or elsewhere. But under the heading of pain so often bringing gain, we…

McDonald's mentor program pairs rap star with rising star

December 16, 2020

McDonald's has partnered with rapper, singer and songwriter Big Sean to serve as the second mentor in its virtual content series, McDonald's Black &…

McDonald's saving 2.6M metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions annually

December 8, 2020

McDonald's has completed three virtual power purchase agreements to help create a pair of wind farms and a series of solar projects in four states, according…

McDonald's giving free McRibs to 'baby-smooth' faces

November 30, 2020

McDonald's famous ribless McRib sandwich is not only back Wednesday but the brand is hoping it literally pleases the hair right off of the faces of all those…

McDonald's campaign part of $100M commitment to Ronald McDonald House Charities

November 24, 2020

The pandemic has had a particularly vexing effect on charities — including Ronald McDonald House Charities — which provides resources to sick and injured kids…

High-profile lawyer joins Black franchisees' legal team in case against McDonald's

November 24, 2020

A high-profile attorney in numerous racially charged cases, Daryl Parks, has joined the legal team for a group of Black McDonald's franchisees, who alleged…

General Mills executive named McDonald's chief people officer

November 16, 2020

McDonald's has named former General Mills vice president, Tiffanie Boyd, as its U.S. chief people officer, the brand's leadership team told its employees, in a…

Has US demonized restaurant industry as spreader of pandemic?

by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group

As a surge in COVID-19 grips the nation, restaurateurs are growing weary of the finger-pointing at their businesses as a major factor of rising cases. Instead…

Starbucks, Panera Bread, McDonald’s winning the digital game

November 12, 2020

Digital sales will make up over 50% of limited-service restaurants' business by 2025, according to a study by Incisiv, which also predicted that although…

Plants dig deeper at McDonald's, Pizza Hut

McDonald's and Pizza Hut are embracing plant-based menu items.

McDonald's promises better burgers, community connectedness

November 9, 2020

Shortly after reporting better-than-predicted Q3 financial results, McDonald's Corporation announced that it was embarking on a growth strategy — Accelerating…

McDonald's reports prediction-beating Q3 results, brighter path forward

McDonald's started its Monday off right with analyst-beating results from its third quarter, led by healthy U.S. sales for the period that ended Sept. 30.

McDonald's hires diversity, inclusion VP

November 2, 2020

McDonald's has named former VF Corporation diversity executive, Reginald J. Miller, as its vice president and global diversity, equity and inclusion officer.