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McDonald's plans to stay open on Christmas Day

Dec 18, 2012
McDonald's is telling franchisees to open this year on Christmas Day. Staying open on Thanksgiving this year gave a nice boost to McDonald's sales, and they'd love a repeat performance.

The Romneys love McDonald's

Nov 30, 2012
The late George Romney had a card entitling him to free burgers for life.

Why fast-food workers struggle to unionize

Nov 29, 2012
A walk-out by workers at several fast-food chains in New York marks latest effort to organize an industry with high worker turnover.

McDonald's suffers first sales drop in nine years

Nov 8, 2012
McDonald's same-store sales fell in October due to lower global demand, increasing competition and gains by “higher end” fast food chains.

McDonald's to post calorie counts in all restaurants

Sep 12, 2012
Now all customers will know how many calories are in that Big Mac.

McDonald's opens all-vegetarian restaurants in India

Sep 6, 2012
The fast food giant makes a bold move in a country where about 50 percent of the people are vegetarian.

The economy bypasses San Bernardino

Jul 18, 2012
The Southern California city considers bankruptcy, after the departure or collapse of successive industries left it unable to pay for fire, police and other services.

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IOC head questions McDonald's, Coke sponsorship

Jul 9, 2012
International Olympic Committee president Jacque Rogge is in a sticky spot. Asked whether he sees any problem with having McDonald's and Coke sponsor the world's biggest exposition of physical fitness, he admitted there could be issues with it.

General Electric, McDonald's report earnings

Apr 23, 2012
McDonald's said today its profits were up 7 percent last quarter, thanks to a 9 percent rise in U.S. restaurant sales and a 5 percent boost in Europe. Also General Electric reported an 11 percent drop in profit during the first three months of the year.

McDonald's woos cash-strapped customers

Mar 8, 2012
McDonald's hopes to boost sales by expanding its options for value-conscious customers, including a new "Extra Value Menu."