McDonald's Franchise Press Releases and Franchise News
Mcdonalds Aims To Franchise In Kosovo
US fast-food giant McDonalds is planning on expanding its franchise into Kosovo. There are currently 800 companies in the running to gain the first McDonalds franchise agreement for Kosovo.
At the... more (5/5/2008) Mcdonald's Franchise Holders Turn To Feng Shui
The only familiar signs at the McDonald's in this large Asian community are the golden arches, the drive-through and the menu.
Gone are the plastic furniture, Ronald McDonald and the red and ye... more (2/25/2008) Mcdonald's Side Of Franchise
After the impressive run McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) has had, what could be its second act? Apparently, at least part of it is turning more of its restaurants over to franchisees so it can focus more ... more (11/19/2007) Mcdonald's Names New Cfo, Announces Fewer Company-owned Stores
McDonald's Corp., reaching inside its existing ranks to fill a looming vacancy, said Tuesday that senior vice president and Controller Peter J. Bensen will become chief financial officer of the Oa... more (11/13/2007) Mcdonald's Scorching Hot Buns
Here we go again: McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) is hot, hot, hot, reporting another great month of same-store sales and ups its quarterly guidance.
Mickey D's said that same-store sales increased... more (10/12/2007) Mcdonald's Head Of Steam
Around this time next year, you might have another choice when you're contemplating where to get your lattes. McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) just isn't giving Starbucks (Nasdaq: SBUX) a break, a... more (10/3/2007) Mcdonald's Tries Movies In Louisville
There is no attendant. No signature is needed. It never closes and can rent a DVD to you for $1 a day after a few minutes, a few button pushes and a credit card swipe.
McDonald's and redbox hope... more (7/17/2007) Mcdonald's Comps Continue Growth Trend
Global comparable-store states for McDonald's Corp. rose 8.4 percent in June and 7.4 percent in the second quarter ended June 30, the company announced.
Systemwide sales for McDonald's res... more (7/16/2007) Mcdonald's Tops Restaurant Rankings Again
McDonald's Corp. ranked No. 1 on the Restaurants & Institutions magazine's list of Top 400 Chains, ranked by food-and-beverage sales. The burger giant, which booked global sales of more than $... more (7/3/2007) Mcdonald's, Winston & Strawn Partner For Pro Bono Initiatives
McDonald's Corporation announced June 29 that it has entered a partnership with its law firm Winston & Strawn LLP designed to enhance the company's current pro bono program by encouraging part... more (6/29/2007) Mcdonald's New Look Boosts European Sales
In this German hamlet 15 miles south of Munich, McDonald's Corp. (MCD.N: Quote, Profile, Research) is conducting an experiment that counters the fast-food, drive-through image of the world's b... more (6/27/2007) Mcdonald's Canada To Accept Paypass, Chip Cards
McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Ltd. will install MasterCard's PayPass readers and chip-card terminals in some of its 1,400 restaurants across Canada as early as 2008, the company announced.
... more (6/26/2007) Mcdonald's Franchisee Sued Over Employee, Manager Relationship
A teenage girl has sued the franchise owner of a McDonald's restaurant in Coral Springs, Fla., following a nearly yearlong sexual relationship she had with a store manager that started when she wa... more (6/21/2007) Norway Mcdonald's To Serve Salmon Wrap
McDonald's restaurants in Norway will launch a new fresh salmon wrap in August to satisfy increasing demand from consumers for healthy food, company officials said on Thursday.
The Nordic natio... more (6/15/2007) Mcdonald's Appoints New Michigan Manager
McDonald's Corp. has appointed Terry Reese as the new vice president and general manager of the Michigan region, overseeing more than 530 restaurants.
Reese began his career as a McDonald'... more (6/13/2007) Mcdonalds To Increase Its Franchise In Japan
The US based fast food chain McDonald's Holdings Co plan to increase its proportion of franchise restaurants in Japan by 40 per cent within the next five years. To reach this target the company wi... more (5/16/2007) Mcdonald's To Franchise Latin American, Caribbean Restaurants
Fast food restaurant chain McDonald's Corp (MCD.NYS) Friday announced that it had reached an agreement to franchise nearly 1600 outlets in the Latin America and the Caribbean.
The sale proceeds... more (4/21/2007) Mcdonald's Franchise In Southlake Texas Sued Over Dead Rat In Salad Bowl
The owner of a McDonald's franchise in Southlake, Texas, has been sued by two women who claim to have found a dead rat in the salad bowl they purchased. However, the owner denies any charges in th... more (1/30/2007) Mcdonald's Chooses New Agency To Head Global Online Marketing Initiative
McDonald'srecently announced that AKQA, a leading interactive marketing agency, is joining its marketing roster to help lead McDonald''s global digital marketing initiatives. A recognized ... more (11/2/2006) Mcdonalds Getting A Digital Age Facelift
A comfortable armchair. Cool hanging lights. Funky graphics and photos on the walls. Wi-Fi access. Premium coffee. Isn't Starbucks great? Except...this is McDonald's.
McDonald's? That&... more (10/26/2006) Mcdonald's May Franchise Additional Company Outlets
— McDonald's Corp. has boosted the number of company-owned restaurants it may sell to franchisees by 800, the company said Thursday in a Securities and Exchange Commission filing.
The losses ... more (10/19/2006) "open Doors" To Progress On Environment, Animal Welfare, Sustainability, People Practices & More
McDonald's continues to open its doors with the release of its third Corporate Responsibility Report. Entitled "Open Doors," the report is a transparent look at the company's social re... more (9/13/2006) Jan Fields And Jim Johannesen Named To Leadership Posts At Mcdonald's Usa
Ralph Alvarez, the newly named President and Chief Operating Officer of McDonald's Corporation, announced today that Janice (Jan) Fields, President, Central Division, McDonald's USA, has been ... more (8/24/2006) Mcdonald's Top Management Appointments Announced
Jim Skinner, Chief Executive Officer of McDonald's Corporation, today announced that Mike Roberts, President and Chief Operating Officer of McDonald's, has decided to resign.
Skinner also ... more (8/23/2006) Mcdonald's Selects 25 "Stars" From First-ever Online Global Casting Call
McDonald's today announced the 25 "Stars" selected from its first-ever online Global Casting Call who will be seen on its packaging early next year by more than 50 million customers a day.... more (8/9/2006) Ronald Mcdonald Stolen From Fla. Franchise
Walton County authorities are on the lookout for a man known for his yellow jumpsuit, red-and-white striped shirt and red boots.
Sheriff's deputies are looking for a Ronald McDonald statue sto... more (5/31/2006) Altoms Sell Norman Mcdonald's Franchise
After 21 years of nourishing Norman and substantially improving the community, Charlie and Monte Altom are retiring.
The popular couple, long-time residents here, will sell their Norman McDonald... more (5/28/2006) Mcdonald's® Summer Happy Meal® Line-up
McDonald's is building an activity-driven "Summer of Happy Meal Fun," running May 12, 2006, through the end of August. Tapping into the latest toy trends and upcoming movie blockbusters, M... more (5/10/2006) Mcdonald's® Happy Meals And Mighty Kids Meals Go Wild
McDonald's is ready to tame the wild as a pack of characters from Walt Disney Pictures' new computer-animated adventure The Wild stampede into McDonald's Happy Meals and Mighty Kids Meals ... more (4/12/2006) Mcdonald's To Invest $50 Million
Fast-food giant McDonald's plans to invest more than $50 million in expanding and upgrading its operations in Russia this year, Khamzat Khasbulatov, the corporation's president in Russia and E... more (3/16/2006) One Big Mac With Wi-fi And Lounge, Please
It's got chic decor. Rich wood paneling. Art on the walls. A window reading nook. A communal dining bar. Wi-Fi. And an executive meeting room.
McDonald's, home to the Big Mac, has never been... more (2/27/2006) From Fashionable And Nostalgic To High-tech And New Age, Mcdonald's® Happy Meals And Mighty Kids Meals Offer Something For Everyone
For more than 25 years, McDonald's Happy Meals have offered the hottest toys and characters to children of all ages. While many of today's popular toys feature technology that kids 25 years ag... more (2/22/2006) Characters From The New Computer Animated Adventure Doogal Navigate Their Way Into Mcdonald's® Happy Meals & Mighty Kids Meals
An exciting group of heroes from The Weinstein Company's new CGI animated family film, Doogal, are journeying into McDonald's Happy Meals and Mighty Kids Meals. Beginning February 24, 2006 thr... more (2/22/2006) Ronald Mcdonald House Charities Italy Makes A Donation In Torino In Honour Of The 2006 Olympic Winter Games
In the spirit of the Olympic Winter Games, Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) Italy today unveiled a renovation and extension project inside the Regina Margherita Children's Hospital in Torino... more (2/20/2006) Benjamin Moore Regal® Matte Promotion Benefits Ronald Mcdonald House Charities®
Nearly a quarter of a million dollars was raised in a single month by Benjamin Moore & Co. and its network of authorized paint retailers for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC®).
A check totali... more (2/15/2006) Ribbon Cutting For New Ronald Mcdonald House In Longfellow Park
Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) of Kansas City today conducted the ribbon cutting for its new 41-room House in Longfellow Park, 2502 Cherry Street, Kansas City, Missouri. The new Ronald McDonal... more (2/14/2006) Mcdonald's® Reaches Goal To Raise $50 Million For Children Of The World In Honor Of Its 50th Anniversary
McDonald's Corporation today announced the donation of $50 million to children around the world benefiting from programs supported by Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC®) and other children'... more (2/1/2006) Mcdonald's(r) Happy Meals And Mighty Kids Meals Offer Timeless Characters And High-action Adventure With Strawberry Shortcake(tm) And Dragon Booster(tm)
Strawberry Shortcake and her sweet-smelling friends and popular characters from the animated series Dragon Booster(TM) are skipping and soaring their way into McDonald's Happy Meals and Mighty Kid... more (1/25/2006) Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, Named Global Ambassador to McDonald's World Children's Day Campaign
Sarah Ferguson, Duchess of York, has been named a global ambassador for World Children’s Day at McDonald’s, a program which raises funds and awareness for Ronald McDonald House Charities (RM... more (11/3/2005) McDonald’s Launches 100-Days-Out Countdown to 2006 Olympic Games
Exactly 100 days from today, the world’s attention will be on Torino, Italy, for the start of the 2006 Olympic Winter Games. As a TOP Sponsor and Official Restaurant of the Games, McDonald’s... more (11/3/2005) McDonald's Announces Industry Leading Customer Initiative
As part of a global commitment to promote balanced, active lifestyles, McDonald’s Corporation today announced an innovative approach to further communicate nutrition information to its customers ... more (10/25/2005) McDonald's Wins Approval as Ceres Partner
Citing the company’s progress on sustainability reporting and commitment to continuous enhancement of its social and environmental performance, the Ceres board of directors today announced it has... more (10/20/2005) Destiny's Child Releases New Anthem for World Children's Day at McDonald's
Destiny’s Child released their new single “Stand Up For Love (2005 World Children’s Day Anthem)” to radio today. The song was written and produced by 14-time Grammy Award winner Da... more (9/27/2005) McDonald's Debuts Advertising on the World of Opportunity Under the Golden Arches
McDonald’s today unveiled a new TV commercial that showcases successful individuals whose first jobs were at McDonald’s. The “My First” spot features people from around the world w... more (9/21/2005) Richard H. Lenny Elected to McDonald's Board of Directors
McDonald's Corporation announced the election of Richard H. Lenny, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer, The Hershey Company, to McDonald's Board of Directors.
Following a vote t... more (9/12/2005) McDonald's Announces Additional Support for Disaster Relief
McDonald's Corporation increased its commitment to $5 million for ongoing hurricane Katrina disaster relief efforts. Additionally, the company will debut national and local advertising to aid and ... more (9/10/2005) Update: McDonald's Continues Hurricane Katrina Relief
McDonald's Corporation to Match U.S. Restaurant RMHC (Ronald McDonald House Charities) Canister and Family Charity Donations up to $2 Million - Company Continues Commitment to Support Local and Na... more (9/5/2005) McDonald's Hurricane Disaster Relief Update
1) McDonald’s Corporation has created a $2 million matching fund to match donations raised by the following two McDonald's initiatives:
For the next 30 days, donations to the Ronald McDo... more (9/2/2005) Local Elementary School Students Present A 'premium' Lunch Experience To Philadelphia Senior Center With Mcdonald's New Premium Chicken Sandwiches
McDonald's Restaurants of the Greater Philadelphia Region proudly introduce three new Premium Chicken Sandwiches - the Classic, Ranch BLT and Club - to its growing premium chicken portfolio, which... more (9/1/2005) McDonald's Names Mary Dillon as Global Chief Marketing Officer
McDonald's Corporation today announced that Mary Dillon has been named Executive Vice President and Global Chief Marketing Officer for the company, succeeding Larry Light, who will retire at the e... more (8/31/2005) Local Kids Compete For Chance To Win $5,000 In First-ever Mcdonald's(r) Extreme Dance Challenge
McDonald's Restaurants of the Greater Philadelphia Region are proud to announce the ten finalists/finalist groups (listed below), who are scheduled to compete in the "McDonald's Extreme Da... more (8/17/2005) McDonald's and Dreamworks Enter into a Worldwide Marketing Relationship
DreamWorks Animation SKG and McDonald's Corporation today announced a two-year worldwide marketing and promotional relationship. The first film associated with the tie-in will be Shrek 3, slated f... more (7/27/2005) McDonald's CEO Jim Skinner Joins Walgreen Co. Board Of Directors
Jim Skinner, vice chairman and CEO of McDonald's Corp., has been elected to the board of directors of Walgreen Co., the nation's largest drugstore chain, effective July 1. Skinner, who joins t... more (6/22/2005) Mcdonald's Honored By Black Enterprise As One Of The Best Companies For Diversity In America
McDonald's, represented by Jim Skinner, Vice Chairman and Chief Executive Officer; Don Thompson, Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer, McDonald's USA; Rich Floersch, Executive ... more (6/20/2005) Denis Hennequin Named President, McDonald's Europe
Mike Roberts, McDonald’s President and Chief Operating Officer, announced today that Denis Hennequin, Executive Vice President, McDonald’s Europe, will become President of McDonald’s Eu... more (6/7/2005) And Lift, Two, Three, Four .... Raise Your Forks To Celebrate The Introduction Of Mcdonald's New Fruit & Walnut Salad(r)
With today's star-studded launch of the new Fruit & Walnut Salad at a special event with music stars Destiny's Child, McDonald's New York Tri-State Area restaurants and New York Sports Clu... more (5/5/2005) McDonald's® Celebrates 50 Years of Limitless Opportunity
McDonald's Chief Executive Officer Jim Skinner led the company's 50th Anniversary celebration today at the unveiling of a spectacular 24,000 square foot restaurant in downtown Chicago that fea... more (4/15/2005) McDonald’s Supports Tsunami Relief Efforts
McDonald’s Corporation and its employees, suppliers, and franchisees have developed several programs to support tsunami relief efforts in South Asia. The Global Office of Ronald McDonald House Ch... more (1/11/2005)
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