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Why Is McDonald’s Concentrating On Refranchising?
In 2015, McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) came out with a turnaround plan to address its falling revenues and slowing comparable store sales growth. One of the key aspects of this turnaround plan was the decision to optimize the restaurant ownership ...
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Is McDonald’s Dependence On High Growth Markets Increasing?
In mid-2015, McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) started operating under a new structure that classifies segments and combine markets with similar characteristics and opportunities for growth. Under the structure, the broad classification is: U.S.: I...
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Has McDonald’s Been Able To Appease Its Investors Amidst Turmoil In Its Topline?
Despite seeing a shift in its operating structure towards a 100% franchise-based model which led to a slump in its revenues, and a slowdown in the U.S. restaurant industry, McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) has managed to keep its investors happy. I...
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McDonald’s Versus Burger King: Whose Franchisees Perform Better?
McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) earns almost an eight times higher revenue than Burger King (NYSE:QSR), owing to twice the number of franchised restaurants and comparatively larger footfall. However, lately McDonald’s has found itself struggli...
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McDonald’s Slows Down In Q2’16, Despite Growth In Comparable Store Sales
Despite strong comparable store sales growth of 3.1% in its Q2 2o16 earnings report, McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) posted a 3.6% y-o-y decrease in its revenues and 1% y-o-y decrease in earnings. McDonald’s revenues suffered a decline, l...
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“Healthy” Food Options In The Core Menu Can Drive Revenues For McDonald’s
Better known for calorie-laden fast food, McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) is now working on initiatives to provide healthier menu options and add nutrition to its offering. In a recent interview to Business Insider, the company’s chef Jessica Fou...
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Here’s How McDonald’s Is Ensuring That “All Day Breakfast” Remains A Winner
After it was launched in October last year, McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) “All Day Breakfast” has been a critical piece in its turnaround strategy. It has helped significantly in improving the company’s top line and comparable store sales in the U...
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McDonald’s Q2 FY 2016 Earnings Preview: Investment In Quality, All Day Breakfast To Drive Revenues
Key Trends: 1) Launch of All Day Breakfast helped improve top-line Comparable sales in Q1’16 increased 5.4% in the U.S. Internationally, a 5.2% growth in comparable sales in Q1’16. A 6% improvement in overall customer sati...
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Here’s How Offshoring Jobs Can Help McDonald’s
As McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) is working on a turnaround program, improving its menu and using technology to make services more efficient. The company is also making improvements to its compensation and benefits package for U.S. employees, so ...
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McDonald’s Continues Its Innovation: Can Fresh Patties Be The Next Winner?
After the success of its ‘All Day Breakfast’ initiative, McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) is looking at several other innovations to improve its food quality and promptness in service. The company is conducting a test with burgers made of fresh beef...
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McDonald’s 2016 Revenues To Decline YoY Despite Improvement; To Pick Up Pace Thereafter
McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) posted strong comparable store sales growth in its Q1 2o16 earnings report. The company has been witnessing revenue declines over the past two fiscal years. Despite improvement in the first quarter, the company’...
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Where Will McDonald’s Revenue And EBITDA Growth Come From Over The Next Three Years? (Updated After Q1 2016)
Have more questions on McDonald’s? See the links below. What’s McDonald’s Fundamental Value Based On Expected 2016 Results? (Updated After Q1 2016) By What Percentage Have McDonald’s Revenues And EBITDA Grow...
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What Is McDonald’s Fundamental Value Based On Expected 2016 Results? (Updated After Q1 2016)
Have more questions on McDonald’s? See the links below. Where Will McDonald’s Revenue And EBITDA Growth Come From Over The Next Three Years? (Updated After Q1 2016) By What Percentage Have McDonald’s Revenues And ...
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How McDonald’s Is Effectively Executing Its Turnaround Strategy?
After tasting the initial success of its turnaround strategy, McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) is now working on several initiatives aimed at enhancing customer experience to drive revenue growth in the future. The company reported a 6.2% increase in...
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Where Will McDonald’s Revenue And EBITDA Growth Come From Over The Next Three Years?
Have more questions on McDonald’s? See the links below. What Is McDonald’s Revenue & EBITDA Breakdown? (Updated After Q1 2016) By What Percentage Have McDonald’s Revenues And EBITDA Grown Over The Last Five Ye...
