Building a Business
McDonald’s Pulls Plug on Happy Meal Activity Trackers
How irritating.
By David Lumb
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Business News
McDonald’s Wins EU ‘MacCoffee’ Trademark Dispute
The case underscores the battle between brand names and so-called free-riders who might benefit from the marketing spent on brands without bearing the same costs.
By Reuters
Business News
McDonald’s Could Fetch Up to $3 Billion for China and Hong Kong Stores
The U.S. fast food company had announced in March it was reorganizing its Asian operations by bringing in partners who would own the restaurants within a franchise business.
By Reuters
Business News
McDonald’s Is Moving Its Headquarters to Oprah’s Old Studio Campus — Start Up Your Day Roundup
Plus: Instagram adds new tools for businesses.
Building a Business
Police Have Been Filing Court Orders to Obtain Google Location Data — Start Up Your Day Roundup
Plus: A new app is beating out Uber in the Middle East.
Online Presence
Microsoft and Facebook Are Laying an Internet Cable Across the Atlantic — Start Up Your Day Roundup
Plus: Taco Bell is wrapping its chalupas with fried chicken.
Online Presence
Microsoft Is Reportedly Releasing an Xbox TV Next Month — Start Up Your Day Roundup
Plus: Check out someone's Snapchat all the way from Mt. Everest.
Online Presence
Amazon Won’t Refund You If Items Drop in Price Anymore — Start Up Your Day Roundup
Plus: Facebook users can now skip to the best parts in live videos.
Business News
The ‘Unabomber’ Breaks 20 Years of Silence, With Twitter — Start Up Your Day Roundup
Plus: Robots are taking on the ranch.
Online Presence
McDonald’s Japan Is Making French Fries With Gold — Start Up Your Day Roundup
Plus: Microsoft made a magic mirror that can read emotions.
Buying a Franchise
Crazy Fast Food Burgers You Can Only Find in Japan
Finding customers for berry jam burgers may prove difficult anywhere else.
Business News
Netherlands McDonald’s Wants You to Make Music While Eating
Dutch designers created a musical placemat.
Business News
McDonald’s Testing Less Artificial Chicken McNuggets In Two U.S. Markets
McDonald's did not detail the specific ingredients in the new nuggets, but said it was a recipe 'parents can feel good about.'
By Reuters
Human Resources
Check Out Michael Keaton’s Take on McDonald’s Pioneer Ray Kroc in ‘The Founder’
Move over, Zuckerberg. Kroc is heading to theaters this summer.
By Nina Zipkin
Buying a Franchise
‘McDonald’s of the Future’ Includes All-You-Can-Eat Fries
The fast-food chain doubles down on its roots in a new St. Joseph, Mo. location.
Buying a Franchise
Facing Slumping Sales in India, McDonald’s Makes Rare Change to Big Mac
India holds lots of potential for fast food chains, but new competitors have forced big eateries to keep things fresh.
Buying a Franchise
Beer Is Coming to Select Burger King Locations in the U.K.
The fast-food franchise says the move is really just its way of catching up with competitors such as McDonald's.
Business News
This Abandoned Floating McDonald’s Is Getting a $4.5 Million Makeover
Known as the McBarge, the restaurant has been sitting in Canadian waters for nearly 30 years.
Buying a Franchise
McDonald’s Plans to Roll Out a Rewards Program For Customers
The system will likely be based on the number of times a customer visits the fast-food franchise each month.
Business News
Taco Bell Joins Breakfast Wars With New $1 Menu
The offering will be available Thursday nationwide and served from 7 a.m. to 11 a.m., though some stores may offer the menu as early as 6 a.m.
By Lucinda Shen
Buying a Franchise
McDonald’s Comes to Borat’s Home Country of Kazakhstan
The grand opening generated a huge crowd, including the country's president
Business News
Are You in the Top 50 Percent of Earners in Your City? — Start Up Your Day Roundup
Plus: McDonald's comes to Borat's home country.
Buying a Franchise
The Easter Bunny’s About to Get ‘McFlurried’ in Australia
McDonald's is adding a Cadbury Creme Egg McFlurry to the menu.
Buying a Franchise
McDonald’s Is Adding Kale Breakfast Bowls to Its Menu
Last year, the franchise was making fun of the superfood. This year, it's embracing the green.
Building a Business
8 Things McDonald’s Can Teach You About Business Success
One could argue that McDonald's has created one of the greatest business models to follow.
By John Rampton
Business Legal
McDonald’s Mozzarella Sticks Are at the Center of a New Lawsuit
The lawsuit claims the fast-food giant isn't using real cheese in its latest menu item.
Building a Business
Some McDonald’s Mozzarella Sticks Are Missing a Key Ingredient
Served without cheese, customers aren't 'McLovin it.