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The U.S. franchising landscape has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, marked by a notable increase in multi-unit franchisee ownership.
McDonald's is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 1969. 1,860 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. - McDonald’s has linked its loyalty program with Uber to enhance customer engagement [[38c873]] - The company is targeting former pharmacy sites for new drive‑thru locations amid very low vacancy rates in growth markets [[120e48]] [[e86562]] - McDonald’s is testing two value‑menu formats—mix‑and‑match bundles versus preset combos—in roughly 1,900 U.S. restaurants, with a national rollout planned for early 2027 [[d7bb31]] - The firm plans to deploy AI‑powered ordering in all drive‑trus by 2027, potentially saving 50 weekly labor hours, though some franchisees question its appeal [[fad124]] - McDonald’s is rolling out a new entry‑level, value‑focused menu and digital promotion strategy to revive sluggish sales [[f448a1]] - The initiative is led by CEO Chris Kempczinski and CFO Ian Borden, and the company is expanding its specialty‑beverage platform to include Red Bull products [[f448a1]] Filed under Restaurants / Burger.
Also known as McDonald's USA

The U.S. franchising landscape has undergone a significant transformation over the past decade, marked by a notable increase in multi-unit franchisee ownership.

This fall, less than two months before an intense presidential election, more than 350 franchisees, franchisors, and suppliers took time out of their busy schedules to descend on Washington, D.C.,…

Expanding your franchise into new countries can be filled with opportunities and challenges.

Taco Bell introduces a new beverage-focused concept called Live Más Café, combining specialty drinks with traditional food menu items in Chula Vista, California.

Chipotle recently introduced a new artificial intelligence platform that will make the hiring process simpler, faster, and more automated for its 3,500 restaurants across the North American and Europe.

California's quick-service restaurant sector is grappling with the impact of a significant wage increase, raising the minimum wage for QSR workers from $15.50 to $20 earlier this year.

McDonald’s is kicking off 2025 with the nationwide launch of its McValue™ platform, a new approach to delivering value to customers at every meal.

Jessica Blumenfeld and Kerry Wright, the latest Indiana franchise owners of BIGGBY COFFEE, have spent most of their careers in the world of franchising, beginning with McDonald's.

Chick-fil-A recently announced plans to expand in the United Kingdom next year with new restaurant openings in Belfast, Leeds, Liverpool, and London.

In October, Wendy's launched the "Krabby Patty Kollab," which features two new menu items: a Krabby Patty burger and a Pineapple Under the Sea Frosty.

Subway last week announced details of its latest restaurant design, called “Fresh Forward 2.0”, which will roll out systemwide in 2025.

McDonald's is allocating $100 million to aid its franchisees after an E. coli outbreak linked to slivered onions used in its Quarter Pounder hamburgers.

McDonald's current dilemma offers a sobering lesson on how even the biggest names can falter—and what proactive steps you need to avoid a similar fate.

According to a recent customer review report, people visiting quick service restaurants are dissatisfied with interaction with managers and staff members, inaccurate orders, and wait times for their food, along with the

Keegan Conrey, Senior Vice President of Harri, shares his insights on how Harri solves problems for the hospitality industry, particularly for franchise operators.

If you own a service-based wellness brand, member satisfaction is non-negotiable.

McDonald's faces crisis over E. coli outbreak and delayed responses.

Chick-fil-A has become the top chicken fast-food chain in the U.S., surpassing its rivals with remarkable growth and consumer loyalty, and holding a commanding 45.5% market share in 2023.

Rob Schryver transitions from a corporate career to franchising with Shuckin' Shack, leveraging his passion for the restaurant industry and seafood.

Exceptional customer service is a key factor in a franchise's success, creating a lasting impression and fostering customer loyalty.

Chick-fil-A has secured its place as the nation's premier chicken franchise, with $7.45 million in average sales per unit and a highly successful franchise model.

Managing through a crisis means being ready well in advance. As the saying goes, “Hope for the best, prepare for the worst.” Yet, no matter how well prepared you and your franchisor thought you were, a crisis is a wild card.

Several major food chains, including Yum! Brands and Burger King, have removed onions from select restaurants as a precaution due to an E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders.

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