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McDonald’s Global Growth Provides Cover for U.S. Declines

5 years ago

McDonald's growth won't come in the U.S., where there's not much space to grow. It's going to be elsewhere, so it shouldn't let concerns about the U.S. market hold back global growth.

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McDonald’s CEO Isn’t Concerned About Franchisee Unrest

5 years ago

The operator complaints regarding McDonald's costly store remodels were an inevitable part of the revamp process. How CEO Steve Easterbrook handles the complaints, though, is going to be the difference between whether this giant project works or not.

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What 7 Analysts Predict for McDonald’s Coming Earnings Report

5 years ago

Our big questions: Can McDonald's make franchisees and customers happy in 2019?

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Chili’s Bets Big on Its New Value Menu

5 years ago

Chili's isn't all too concerned with converting value-focused customers into higher spenders at this point. The company is choosing to ride out the foot traffic momentum, at a time when many restaurants are struggling with the metric.

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Starbucks Runs Into Early Troubles With Uber Eats Partnership

5 years ago

There are a couple of ways Starbucks Delivers could go wrong. First is Starbucks' efforts are tied to two completely different companies. The possibility also remains that by growing its store footprint too quickly in the U.S. and China, the chain could be shooting itself in the foot.

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Starbucks’ Diversity and Inclusion Training Presents More Challenges

5 years ago

Starbucks dreams of being a welcoming place for all — paying customers or not. It sounds like a great goal, but it requires a ton of resources to get there.

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Starbucks Earnings Suggest It Is Unfazed by New Competition

5 years ago

The coffee chain beat analysts' estimates across the board on Thursday. Perhaps it is not growing as fast as we originally predicted.

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McDonald’s Adds Another Wrinkle to Franchisee Remodeling Plans

5 years ago

We agree with the franchisees: paying for a dividing wall between the counter and kitchen is ridiculous, especially as more restaurants adopt open kitchen concepts.

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Restaurant Brands International CEO Is Out in Executive Shakeup

5 years ago

RBI's brands (Burger King, Tim Hortons, and Popeyes) each have been reporting mediocre comparable store sales in recent quarters. This new leadership structure may provide the boost the company needs.

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Taco Bell Is Making Its Food Spicy in Thailand to Suit Local Tastes

5 years ago

Note to Taco Bell: We'd love it if your food had flavor in the U.S., too.

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Starbucks Expands Uber Eats Delivery to Major U.S. Cities and London

5 years ago

Starbucks and Uber Eats are moving fast in the delivery space compared to rivals including Dunkin.

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Coupons Still Matter for Quick-Service Restaurants and Price-Conscious Consumers

5 years ago

The reason that a person chooses McDonald's over Wendy's more often than not comes down to the money. Wherever that dollar can travel further, that's where the customer will go.