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McDonald's Key Revenue Figure Up 6.7% in Jan.
10:40AM 2/08/2012
McDonald's said Wednesday that a key revenue figure climbed 6.7 percent in January as U.S. customers spent more on breakfast items, beverages and its new Chicken McBites. The world's biggest hamburger chain's strongest January results were in the U.S., as revenue in restaurants open at least 13 months rose 7.8 percent there. The metric increased 7.3 percent in the region made up of Asia, the Middle East and Africa, and 4 percent in Europe.
The complaint among those who don't dig Starbucks' coffee is that it tastes "burnt," or as java connoisseurs say, "bold." With those people in mind, it's trying something new. But can Starbucks' milder Blonde roast lure customers away from its budget-priced competition?
Fast-Food Joints Stepping Up Menu Bargains in January
11:05AM 1/11/2012
Fast-food companies face a two-headed monster after every New Year%u2019s Day: Diet resolutions and empty wallets. So purveyors of burgers, tacos, fried chicken and the like are getting aggressive, which means means a solid month of gooey, cheesy, melty deals.
Can Fast Food Really Make America Healthier?
1:30PM 12/23/2011
McDonald's and other fast-food establishments recently garnered praise from First Lady Michelle Obama for making great strides toward "making America healthier." But how admirable have their efforts really been? Here's a closer look at the likely effects of changes to the happy meal -- and a different business's better efforts.
McDonald's Key Sales Figure Rises 7.4% in Nov.
10:30AM 12/08/2011
McDonald's said Thursday a key revenue figure rose 7.4 percent in November on strong demand from markets around the world. In the U.S., sales were boosted by sales of breakfast items and the seasonal addition of the peppermint mocha to the company's coffee menu.
McDonald's October Revenue Figure Rises
8:53AM 11/08/2011
McDonald's Corp. said Tuesday that a key revenue figure rose 5.5 percent in October, fueled by the popularity of its Monopoly game in the U.S. and higher results in Europe and Asia. The world's largest fast-food chain says revenue at stores open at least 13 months rose 5.2 percent in the U.S., 4.8 percent in Europe and 6.1 percent in Asia/Pacific.
Christmas Music at McDonald's Already: Are You Lovin' It?
2:55PM 10/27/2011
Your ears do not deceive you. Many McDonald's restaurants have already started pumping out holiday music. Hey, when MCD corporate sends its monthly CD, you play it. But isn't a tad early? Or are we ready, even before trick or treating, for the sounds of holly, jolly Christmas cheer?
Which Fast Food Coffee Gives You the Best Buzz for the Buck?
12:00PM 8/11/2011
Starbucks, McDonald's, Retail, Video, Economizer, Food, Saving Money, Features
If you still rely on Dunkin' Donuts for your budget buzz, you might be missing a better value. We conducted a taste test comparing the classic to coffee from McDonald's and Starbucks. Who delivers the best coffee for the price?
Why Investors Should Fear Soda Taxes
1:30PM 7/27/2011
By Jonathan Berr, The Motley Fool
Company News, Earnings, Coca-Cola Company, Kraft Foods, Pepsico, Hershey, McDonald's, Food
With both obesity and fiscal austerity on the rise, makers of unhealthy foods are a tempting target for taxation. While companies like Coca-Cola and McDonald's are most obviously in the sights of the food police, the rest of the food industry may be vulnerable as well.
McDonald's, Other Fast Casual Restaurants Go 'Healthy' for Kids
12:30PM 7/27/2011
There'll be no more focus on french fries and soda as the founding tenets of the kid's meal faith, say competing press releases from McDonald's and the National Restaurant Association (NRA). OK, maybe soda. But french fries will be taken down a notch.
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