Posts Tagged ‘mcdonald’s’
Quarterly Highlights: Starbucks Sets Sales Record, Yum Brands Pushes for Growth Record and More
Despite COVID-related difficulties, increased costs, supply chain issues and operating challenges, many brands are posting strong systemwide sales for the last quarter. Here’s a look at highlights from four brands’ earnings calls that took place this week.
Read MoreMcDonald’s Partners With IBM To Fast Track Its Automated Drive-Thrus
After testing automated, AI-powered drive-thru technology at select restaurants this past spring, McDonald’s now is looking to ramp up the tech.
Read MorePapa John’s COO Is Leaving the Brand
Papa John’s announced in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission that its COO, James Norberg, is leaving the company.
Read MoreStarbucks, McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Panera Want Sustainable Cups
What do Starbucks, McDonald’s, Wendy’s and Panera Bread have in common? They all want sustainable cups. Today, the four brands announced plans to reduce single-use waste by working toward circular packaging. Â
Read MoreYum China Reduces Waste Through AI Technology, Food Bank Program
Yum China announced its commitment to continuing to reduce waste through the gradual expansion of its existing pilot Food Bank program to more stores and cities across China.
Read MoreHow Restaurants Are Adopting Front-of-House Technology To Save Labor
FER spoke with Jay Bandy, the president of Goliath Consulting Group, about what he’s seeing when it comes to restaurants adopting front-of-house, labor-saving technology and how it’s becoming a win-win for both the operator and the consumer.
Read MoreMcDonald’s Aims for Net Zero Emissions by 2050
This pledge will ramp up the brand’s current goals, which include a 36% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in its restaurants and offices by 2030.
Read MoreMcDonald’s Rearranges Executive Roles
McDonald’s is looking to accelerate the arches both domestically and globally with the promotions of three of its leaders and the hiring of another.
Read MoreBig Chains’ Sales Are on the Upswing
More chains announced their second-quarter financial results today, and the results were promising. Sales at McDonald’s and The Cheesecake Factory increased 6.9% and 10%, respectively, over 2019 levels, outpacing pre-pandemic sales.
Read MoreMcDonald’s Aims To Unify Its Channels With New Customer Experience Team
McDonald’s announced the creation of a new customer experience team, which will be tasked with ensuring customers’ experiences across all platforms—from in-person and drive-thru to digital and delivery—are unified with better personalization.
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