Most Active Articles 2009-11-26T04:54:13.858-05:00 Business Exchange Business_Exchange@businessweek.com urn:com:businessweek:bx:topic:most-active:mcdonalds-corp Maki Yamasaki myamasaki237 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12404319408104137232-407e80b56e8dfbf7728284c381990606 2009-11-25T19:11:31.107-05:00

The common perception is that Britain is a nation of fatties whose insatiable appetite for fast food is driving the rapid expansion of chains such as McDonald's (MCD) and Burger King (BKC) on the high street. But in terms of outlet numbers, the real...

The common perception is that Britain is a nation of fatties whose insatiable appetite for fast food is driving the rapid expansion of chains such as McDonald's (MCD) and Burger King (BKC) on the high street. But in terms of outlet numbers, the real... http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/nov2009/gb20091125_320774.htm Andy Reinhardt areinhardt626 0 0 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2234981086144942620-ffa63521d078afa89259e54d8ade7942 2009-11-08T21:52:33.109-05:00

McDonald's Corp. is setting a course to add a dollar menu for breakfast starting in January, according to a document reviewed by Dow Jones Newswires, as it looks to head off a slowdown in morning sales.

McDonald's Corp. is setting a course to add a dollar menu for breakfast starting in January, according to a document reviewed by Dow Jones Newswires, as it looks to head off a slowdown in morning sales. http://online.wsj.com/article/SB125762544635136139.html Michael Arndt marndt561 54 54 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:16998478721319506103-c4269dd0b5162f1e7a89de5218a94c22 2009-11-06T09:50:42.924-05:00

If you think McDonalds sells the same burgers and fries everywhere in the world, think again – here in Asia they’ve had to make some concessions to local tastes and come up with some peculiar fast food variations on Asian favourites. It all started with the Samurai Pork Burger. I saw this advertised outside a McDonalds in Bangkok back in 2004 and was somewhat perplexed. Why is it a Japanese name when I’m in Thailand? And what do Samurai have to do with pork? Actually, why is it called Samurai at all? Sadly, I never actually found out any of the answers, but it made me start paying closer attention to McDonalds everytime I went to another country in Asia.

If you think McDonalds sells the same burgers and fries everywhere in the world, think again – here in Asia they’ve had to make some concessions to local tastes and come up with some peculiar fast food variations on Asian favourites. It all started with the Samurai Pork Burger. I saw this advertised outside a McDonalds in Bangkok back in 2004 and was somewhat perplexed. Why is it a Japanese name when I’m in Thailand? And what do Samurai have to do with pork? Actually, why is it called Samurai at all? Sadly, I never actually found out any of the answers, but it made me start paying closer attention to McDonalds everytime I went to another country in Asia. http://www.darkroastedblend.com/2009/11/weird-stuff-mcdonalds-sells-around.html Michael Arndt marndt561 40 40 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:5208856535916183257-dc3a8bd058850a8d4211c924ed38226f 2009-11-06T09:47:41.086-05:00

Nov. 6 (Bloomberg) -- At a McDonald’s Corp. test kitchen in an unmarked Illinois warehouse, next year’s menu plan for the U.K. has hit a snag. When the visiting British team adds wrap sandwiches, service slows. “This is the place to find out,” said...

Nov. 6 (Bloomberg) -- At a McDonald’s Corp. test kitchen in an unmarked Illinois warehouse, next year’s menu plan for the U.K. has hit a snag. When the visiting British team adds wrap sandwiches, service slows. “This is the place to find out,” said... http://www.bloomberg.com/apps/news?pid=20601087&sid=aZPWWwqq1.lA&pos=7 Michael Arndt marndt561 16 16 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:8192047185294824189-f590d25af5c5b01c37c51a372ade3557 2009-10-30T10:32:42.277-04:00

Improving service, innovating quickly and consistently, and staying “customer-centric” are the key priorities for McDonald’s amid the recession, according to the fast-food giant’s top executive. “The downturn we’re in cannot be an excuse for sitting...

Improving service, innovating quickly and consistently, and staying “customer-centric” are the key priorities for McDonald’s amid the recession, according to the fast-food giant’s top executive. “The downturn we’re in cannot be an excuse for sitting... http://news.bostonherald.com/business/general/view/20091028chief_talks_mcdonalds_biz_recipe/srvc=home&position=also Michael Arndt marndt561 18 18 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6123365556208912612-cfbcd00b7d416ef600ad5a6eed21a393 2009-10-28T11:07:51.043-04:00

Adult perceptions of leading QSRs have been improving for the past year -- and the latest BrandIndex data show brand loyalty, in particular, rising dramatically during the past month. BrandIndex tracks loyalty by asking consumers whether they would...

Adult perceptions of leading QSRs have been improving for the past year -- and the latest BrandIndex data show brand loyalty, in particular, rising dramatically during the past month. BrandIndex tracks loyalty by asking consumers whether they would... http://www.drewkerrpress.com/2009/10/place-brandindex-research-in-mediapost.html Drew Kerr dkerr475 16 16 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:4054691115489813953-d8c775c405b7ce21f8b37d71213e3fe6 2009-03-10T10:51:27.579-04:00

OAK BROOK, Ill. -- McDonald's Corp. has been one of the world's most successful big companies during this recession. On Monday, the fast-food giant posted February sales results that most chains would envy. But the worsening global economy has...

OAK BROOK, Ill. -- McDonald's Corp. has been one of the world's most successful big companies during this recession. On Monday, the fast-food giant posted February sales results that most chains would envy. But the worsening global economy has... http://online.wsj.com/article/SB123664077802177333.html?mod=wsjcrmain Michael Arndt marndt561 171 171 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:368626621834160733-1b06a3a2d395ff778268db0fc38ec260 2009-11-03T09:54:55.539-05:00

Published: November 2, 2009 Just a few weeks ago, independent researchers reported that New York City’s ground-breaking calorie labeling law had had absolutely no effect on the caloric content of meals bought at chain restaurants in poor...

Published: November 2, 2009 Just a few weeks ago, independent researchers reported that New York City’s ground-breaking calorie labeling law had had absolutely no effect on the caloric content of meals bought at chain restaurants in poor... http://www.nytimes.com/2009/11/03/health/03nutrition.html?_r=1 Michael Arndt marndt561 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:1342293835026333370-fcdc26d0dcaa475e4f7401f442801737 2009-10-30T13:19:42.675-04:00

Mayday! Northwest's Buzz Score Crashes Oct 30, 2009 The domestic airline sector had been the subject of low-flying buzz. But consumer perception took a turn for the worse when Northwest Airlines Flight 188 missed its destination due to pilots who...

Mayday! Northwest's Buzz Score Crashes Oct 30, 2009 The domestic airline sector had been the subject of low-flying buzz. But consumer perception took a turn for the worse when Northwest Airlines Flight 188 missed its destination due to pilots who... http://www.drewkerrpress.com/2009/10/brandindexs-weekly-brandweek-buzz_30.html Drew Kerr dkerr475 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:188421806424114799-6c498f3a94fd6fed663681aada47a042 2009-10-27T10:47:17.964-04:00

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New York's mandate that fast-food restaurants post calorie information on their menus has changed consumer habits, the city said on Monday, contradicting a recent independent study showing no effect. The city's Department of...

WASHINGTON (Reuters) - New York's mandate that fast-food restaurants post calorie information on their menus has changed consumer habits, the city said on Monday, contradicting a recent independent study showing no effect. The city's Department of... http://www.reuters.com/article/healthNews/idUSTRE59P4O720091026 Michael Arndt marndt561 4 4 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:3895783236003649568-0bb87440b5ae3a700256c9c99ffecd30 2009-10-21T12:17:21.775-04:00

Leo Burnett in London classes up McDonald's in this poetic U.K. spot about the types of people who pass by (or rather, through) the Golden Arches on a typical day. By focusing on the patrons, and not on the food, the ad does a nice job of presenting McDonald's as something slightly more than a boring, omnipresent fast-food chain serving unidentifiable meat to people in a hurry.

Leo Burnett in London classes up McDonald's in this poetic U.K. spot about the types of people who pass by (or rather, through) the Golden Arches on a typical day. By focusing on the patrons, and not on the food, the ad does a nice job of presenting McDonald's as something slightly more than a boring, omnipresent fast-food chain serving unidentifiable meat to people in a hurry. http://adweek.blogs.com/adfreak/2009/10/burnett-moved-to-poetry-in-mcdonalds-spot.html Michael Arndt marndt561 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15231188565581413936-67cdcad53ccf8da1c04463ac6d06db83 2009-10-29T11:22:44.383-04:00

) took plenty of flak years ago for its super-size meals. But Microsoft's (MSFT) strategy for building buzz in Japan gives new meaning to the term. Beginning on Oct. 22, to mark the launch of its Windows 7 in Japan, Microsoft has teamed up with...

) took plenty of flak years ago for its super-size meals. But Microsoft's (MSFT) strategy for building buzz in Japan gives new meaning to the term. Beginning on Oct. 22, to mark the launch of its Windows 7 in Japan, Microsoft has teamed up with... http://www.businessweek.com/globalbiz/content/oct2009/gb20091028_626293.htm Michael Arndt marndt561 1 1 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:214037774022952680-3b417ce778b88cf9750b094a27f3e14e 2009-10-15T11:23:46.962-04:00

The McDonald brothers had opened their first restaurant in 1940. It attracted throngs of customers, with harried carhops serving up to 125 carloads at a time. Within the decade, though, Mac and Dick realized they had to revamp their restaurant or...

The McDonald brothers had opened their first restaurant in 1940. It attracted throngs of customers, with harried carhops serving up to 125 carloads at a time. Within the decade, though, Mac and Dick realized they had to revamp their restaurant or... http://www.businessweek.com/innovate/content/oct2009/id20091014_072850.htm?chan=innovation_special+report+--+growth+through+innovation_special+report+--+growth+through+innovation Michael Arndt marndt561 8 8 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10243110492796994455-6bb905414d65a972bd3dd6e2a37b7d40 2009-02-05T10:18:30.658-05:00

After a better-than-expected quarterly earnings announcement on Jan. 26, Jim Cramer, the famously outspoken market analyst, went so far as to call McDonald's "the best-run major international company in the world." Some observers credit the focus on...

After a better-than-expected quarterly earnings announcement on Jan. 26, Jim Cramer, the famously outspoken market analyst, went so far as to call McDonald's "the best-run major international company in the world." Some observers credit the focus on... http://www.forbes.com/2009/02/04/mcdonalds-skinner-empathy-leadership-innovation_0204_patnaik.html Michael Arndt marndt561 88 88 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6063229997523661677-c9836b31886a9331c262f1d3c587e3fc 2009-10-13T16:35:07.409-04:00

Sales growth is dropping sharply at McDonald's Corp., the first sustained slowdown since the burger chain staged one of the most celebrated turnarounds in corporate history seven years ago. After defying the recession for months, McDonald's started sputtering in the spring as the broader economy perked up. Monthly sales increases at McDonald's restaurants open at least a year averaged 3% over the past three months, less than half the nearly 7% pace of the past two years.

Sales growth is dropping sharply at McDonald's Corp., the first sustained slowdown since the burger chain staged one of the most celebrated turnarounds in corporate history seven years ago. After defying the recession for months, McDonald's started sputtering in the spring as the broader economy perked up. Monthly sales increases at McDonald's restaurants open at least a year averaged 3% over the past three months, less than half the nearly 7% pace of the past two years. http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/article.pl?article_id=32491&seenIt=1 Michael Arndt marndt561 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:2875606418002206518-8dd95bf3dc27dc578d776ed5f11fbe9c 2009-09-22T10:56:15.894-04:00

CHICAGO, IL – By year's end, Subway will become the world's largest fast-food chain in terms of locations, Advertising Age reports. Subway Development Director Don Fertman said that the distinction reflects the importance of convenience as well as the chain's fresh alternatives and customization.

CHICAGO, IL – By year's end, Subway will become the world's largest fast-food chain in terms of locations, Advertising Age reports. Subway Development Director Don Fertman said that the distinction reflects the importance of convenience as well as the chain's fresh alternatives and customization. http://www.nacsonline.com/NACS/News/Daily/Pages/ND0922095.aspx Michael Arndt marndt561 13 13 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:15575359181973566241-97fabb1b5804c58620e59b9ab6404407 2009-09-29T10:00:22.776-04:00

Burger King is expanding its $1 double cheeseburger offer, ratcheting up pressure in what's increasingly looking like a burger war, though possibly irritating its own franchisees along the way. Miami-based Burger King will begin a nationwide...

Burger King is expanding its $1 double cheeseburger offer, ratcheting up pressure in what's increasingly looking like a burger war, though possibly irritating its own franchisees along the way. Miami-based Burger King will begin a nationwide... http://www.chicagotribune.com/business/chi-biz-burger-king-cheeseburger,0,3280774.story Michael Arndt marndt561 7 7 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:6727046639256585381-33651cb7c62b5d7e8be16a1f2a44cf20 2009-10-02T16:31:44.091-04:00

(Crain’s) — McDonald’s Corp.’s takes longer to get drive-through customers their food than its biggest rivals, according to an annual survey by an industry trade publication. McDonald’s slipped to seventh from second in QSR Magazine’s annual rankings of drive-through performance; it fell behind rivals Burger King and Wendy’s.

(Crain’s) — McDonald’s Corp.’s takes longer to get drive-through customers their food than its biggest rivals, according to an annual survey by an industry trade publication. McDonald’s slipped to seventh from second in QSR Magazine’s annual rankings of drive-through performance; it fell behind rivals Burger King and Wendy’s. http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?id=35670&seenIt=1 Michael Arndt marndt561 5 5 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:14925259271543446692-21ad79c687af6f012fc061a225c11574 2009-09-27T16:02:43.214-04:00

In the lower 48 states, the farthest you can ever get from a domestic McDonald’s is 107 miles. Stephen Von Worley, who blogs over at Weather Sealed, created the map above of the contiguous United States. It is colored by the distance to the nearest...

In the lower 48 states, the farthest you can ever get from a domestic McDonald’s is 107 miles. Stephen Von Worley, who blogs over at Weather Sealed, created the map above of the contiguous United States. It is colored by the distance to the nearest... http://economix.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/09/24/the-fries-that-bind-us/?src=tptw Michael Arndt marndt561 2 1 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:132928265014469427-5ad8013d691c599a6b4e38548a7ddb91 2009-10-07T13:20:47.563-04:00

CHICAGO — Burger King Corp. plans to swap its generic fast-food feel and bland tiles and tabletops for a vibe that's more sit-down than drive-through. As part of a plan to be revealed Wednesday in Amsterdam, the company will announce a massive effort to overhaul its 12,000 locations worldwide. The sleek interior will include rotating red flame chandeliers, brilliant TV-screen menus and industrial-inspired corrugated metal and brick walls.

CHICAGO — Burger King Corp. plans to swap its generic fast-food feel and bland tiles and tabletops for a vibe that's more sit-down than drive-through. As part of a plan to be revealed Wednesday in Amsterdam, the company will announce a massive effort to overhaul its 12,000 locations worldwide. The sleek interior will include rotating red flame chandeliers, brilliant TV-screen menus and industrial-inspired corrugated metal and brick walls. http://www.google.com/hostednews/ap/article/ALeqM5j_pqc7eAMnEBp3yXS5xguqK4l6EQD9B5SLF00 Michael Arndt marndt561 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:11687303859770867419-1be26a248597a1e1bd309f2d2471ff7f 2009-09-29T14:20:01.351-04:00

Here are some very important things that small business owners and their employees really need to know, now...

Here are some very important things that small business owners and their employees really need to know, now... http://www.thefranchisekingblog.com/2009/09/small-business-planning-for-the-h1n1-flu.html Joel Libava jlibava813 3 2 0 1 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:997912875635356653-7349217f00f7140e729527b8c3b46362 2009-10-02T16:34:25.122-04:00

“Luke says there’s a restaurant called McDonald’s,” he reported one day. There was no point denying it, so I asked him what else he learned. “He says that other kids eat there, but we don’t. And he says that the food is bad for you.

“Luke says there’s a restaurant called McDonald’s,” he reported one day. There was no point denying it, so I asked him what else he learned. “He says that other kids eat there, but we don’t. And he says that the food is bad for you. http://www.nytimes.com/2009/10/04/magazine/04food-t-000.html?_r=1&hpw Michael Arndt marndt561 2 2 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:18309110415862276983-eae6ef34a6721580dcddb72a2c0d017b 2009-09-08T18:35:39.561-04:00

McDonald's Corp. says it has accelerated its U.S. market share growth by selling new products and promoting old standbys— even as consumers eat out less.The chain introduced iced coffees and a larger $3.99 Angus beef burger, and...

McDonald's Corp. says it has accelerated its U.S. market share growth by selling new products and promoting old standbys— even as consumers eat out less.The chain introduced iced coffees and a larger $3.99 Angus beef burger, and... http://www.kansascity.com/business/story/1429601.html Michael Arndt marndt561 12 12 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:12177365632659404606-b529a042b90ef31cb7668d7fd5867d54 2009-04-22T09:36:51.628-04:00

McDonald's Corp. said Wednesday that its first-quarter profit climbed nearly 4 percent as more customers worldwide came to the Golden Arches for a cheap meal. The company said profit for the quarter ended March 31 rose to $979.5 million, or 87 cents...

McDonald's Corp. said Wednesday that its first-quarter profit climbed nearly 4 percent as more customers worldwide came to the Golden Arches for a cheap meal. The company said profit for the quarter ended March 31 rose to $979.5 million, or 87 cents... http://www.chicagobusiness.com/cgi-bin/news.pl?id=33788&ba=1 Michael Arndt marndt561 25 25 0 0 urn:com:businessweek:bx:article:10491108999062246651-9683e9b7fe0c80ddaefcacc9bb8ec2d7 2009-10-05T11:27:48.710-04:00

McDonald's restaurants to open at the Louvre It is a move which has managed to get both France's art lovers and gastronomes choking on their Gitanes. By Henry Samuel in Paris Published: 2:55PM BST 04 Oct 2009 McDonald's has confirmed that the...

McDonald's restaurants to open at the Louvre It is a move which has managed to get both France's art lovers and gastronomes choking on their Gitanes. By Henry Samuel in Paris Published: 2:55PM BST 04 Oct 2009 McDonald's has confirmed that the... http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worldnews/europe/france/6259044/McDonalds-restaurants-to-open-at-the-Louvre.html Michael Arndt marndt561 0 0 0 0