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Morning 4: Family believes 13-year-old ‘is in immediate danger’ after disappearance in River Rouge -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Family believes 13-year-old ‘is in immediate danger’ after disappearance in River Rouge -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Family believes 13-year-old ‘is in immediate danger’ after disappearance in River Rouge
Read full article: Family believes 13-year-old ‘is in immediate danger’ after disappearance in River RougeThe family of a 13-year-old boy who disappeared this weekend in River Rouge believes he “is in immediate danger.”
Trump works the fry station and holds a drive-thru news conference at a Pennsylvania McDonald's
Read full article: Trump works the fry station and holds a drive-thru news conference at a Pennsylvania McDonald'sRepublican presidential nominee Donald Trump has manned the fry station at a McDonald's in Pennsylvania before staging an impromptu news conference, answering questions from reporters through the drive-thru window.
McDonald's same-store sales fall for 1st time since 2020 as tapped-out customers hold on to cash
Read full article: McDonald's same-store sales fall for 1st time since 2020 as tapped-out customers hold on to cashMcDonald’s global same-stores fell for the first time in nearly four years in the second quarter as inflation-weary consumers skipped eating out or chose cheaper options.
Big Mac battle: McDonald's loses European Union trademark fight with Irish rival Supermac's
Read full article: Big Mac battle: McDonald's loses European Union trademark fight with Irish rival Supermac'sA top European Union court ruled that McDonald’s has lost its Big Mac trademark in the 27-nation bloc, ruling in favor of Irish fast food rival Supermac’s in a long-running legal battle.
McDonald's says $18 Big Mac meal was an 'exception' and news reports overstated its price increases
Read full article: McDonald's says $18 Big Mac meal was an 'exception' and news reports overstated its price increasesMcDonald’s is fighting back against media reports it says have exaggerated its price increases.
McDonald's plans $5 US meal deal next month to counter customer frustration over high prices
Read full article: McDonald's plans $5 US meal deal next month to counter customer frustration over high pricesMcDonald’s is planning to introduce a $5 meal deal in the U.S. next month to counter slowing sales and customers’ frustration with high prices.
Beyond Meat urges investors to look past bumpy Q1, says new US burger could reignite sales
Read full article: Beyond Meat urges investors to look past bumpy Q1, says new US burger could reignite salesPlant-based meat maker Beyond Meat urged investors to look past its mixed first quarter results Wednesday, saying a new, healthier burger just hitting U.S. shelves will help reignite weak sales.
McDonald's buys its Israeli restaurants from franchisee who sparked costly boycotts
Read full article: McDonald's buys its Israeli restaurants from franchisee who sparked costly boycottsMcDonald’s is buying its restaurants in Israel from a longtime franchisee, hoping to reset sales that have slumped due to boycotts in the region.
Federal judge in Texas blocks US labor board rule that would make it easier for workers to unionize
Read full article: Federal judge in Texas blocks US labor board rule that would make it easier for workers to unionizeA federal judge in Texas has blocked a new rule by the National Labor Relations Board that would have made it easier for millions of workers to form unions at big companies.
Fast-food wrappers that contain PFAS are no longer sold in the US, the FDA says
Read full article: Fast-food wrappers that contain PFAS are no longer sold in the US, the FDA saysFast-food wrappers and packaging that contain so-called forever chemicals are no longer being sold in the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration says the voluntary effort that began in 2020 between the agency and U.S. food manufacturers has been completed.
McDonald's testing new CosMc's chain amid unprecedented global expansion
Read full article: McDonald's testing new CosMc's chain amid unprecedented global expansionMcDonald’s is testing a new restaurant format with customizable drinks and treats designed to appeal to afternoon snackers — and grab sales from competitors like Starbucks and Dunkin’.
New rule would make it easier for millions of Americans to unionize, but businesses are pushing back
Read full article: New rule would make it easier for millions of Americans to unionize, but businesses are pushing backA federal rule that goes into effect next month could make it easier for millions of workers to unionize at big companies like McDonald’s.
McDonald's pumps brakes on prices as US traffic falls slightly, but Q3 sales beat expectations
Read full article: McDonald's pumps brakes on prices as US traffic falls slightly, but Q3 sales beat expectationsMcDonald’s said Monday it’s pumping the brakes on higher prices and focusing more on value meals after seeing a drop-off in visits by some customers.
Burger King is adding the Royal Crispy Wrap to its menu, a twist on a McDonald’s favorite
Read full article: Burger King is adding the Royal Crispy Wrap to its menu, a twist on a McDonald’s favoriteThe day that McDonald’s discontinued making their heavenly and iconic Snack Wraps is a day I’ll never forget.
Grimace campaign that went weirdly viral fuels McDonald's Q2, yet growth may slow as inflation cools
Read full article: Grimace campaign that went weirdly viral fuels McDonald's Q2, yet growth may slow as inflation coolsMcDonald’s is grinning thanks to Grimace after a marketing campaign to celebrate the “birthday” of its big purple mascot went viral and contributed to surprisingly strong second quarter sales.
Jury awards Florida girl burned by McDonald’s Chicken McNugget $800,000 in damages
Read full article: Jury awards Florida girl burned by McDonald’s Chicken McNugget $800,000 in damagesA South Florida jury awarded $800,000 in damages to a little girl who received second-degree burns when a hot Chicken McNugget fell on her leg as her mother pulled away from the drive-thru of a McDonald’s restaurant.
January US job openings dip, but still high at 10.8 million
Read full article: January US job openings dip, but still high at 10.8 millionU.S. employers posted 10.8 million job openings in January, indicating the American job market continues to run too hot for the inflation fighters at the Federal Reserve.
Officer who hit woman in McDonald's dispute placed on leave
Read full article: Officer who hit woman in McDonald's dispute placed on leaveAn Ohio police officer who struck a Black woman as she was taken into custody at a McDonald's has been placed on paid administrative leave while authorities investigate.
A key US inflation gauge stayed at a high 6.2% in September
Read full article: A key US inflation gauge stayed at a high 6.2% in SeptemberA measure of inflation that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve remained painfully high last month, the latest sign that prices for most goods and services in the United States are still rising steadily.
McDonald's reports lower Q2 sales, charges weigh down profit
Read full article: McDonald's reports lower Q2 sales, charges weigh down profitMcDonald’s revenue fell short of expectations in the second quarter as coronavirus restrictions shuttered stores in China and higher prices took a toll on U.S. demand.
Russian-owned successor of McDonald's opens in Moscow
Read full article: Russian-owned successor of McDonald's opens in MoscowThree months after McDonald’s suspended operations in Russia, its famous former outlet on Moscow’s Pushkin Square as the restaurant reopened under a Russian owner and a new name.
Michigan father, son arrested when police find meth floating in McDonald’s cup of Coca Cola
Read full article: Michigan father, son arrested when police find meth floating in McDonald’s cup of Coca ColaA father and son from Michigan were arrested when police pulled them over and found methamphetamine floating inside a large McDonald’s cup of Coca Cola, officials said.
Scholarship program helps shine a light on Black History Makers of Today
Read full article: Scholarship program helps shine a light on Black History Makers of TodayDozens of Michigan high school seniors are being recognized for their ability to uplift their peers and their community through academic achievements and positive behavior.
Ex-Chicago officer who killed Laquan McDonald leaves prison
Read full article: Ex-Chicago officer who killed Laquan McDonald leaves prisonThe former Chicago police officer who was convicted in the shooting death of Black teenager Laquan McDonald has been released from prison after serving less than half of his sentence.
Anger, questions as ex-cop who killed Black teen is set free
Read full article: Anger, questions as ex-cop who killed Black teen is set freeThe imminent release from prison of the former Chicago police officer who shot Laquan McDonald 16 times in 2014, killing the Black teenager, is a reminder for some of what they say is an unfair criminal justice system.
Meet the Black History Makers of Today
Read full article: Meet the Black History Makers of TodayAs we celebrate Black History Month this February, dozens of Michigan high school seniors are being recognized for their ability to uplift their peers or their community through academic achievement and positive behavior. Meet the students who won the Black History Makers of Today Scholarship.
California eyes giving 500,000 fast food workers more power
Read full article: California eyes giving 500,000 fast food workers more powerCalifornia’s more than half-million fast food workers would get increased power and protections under a first-in-the-nation measure approved by the state Assembly.
Surge in COVID cases leaves businesses with major staffing issues throughout Michigan
Read full article: Surge in COVID cases leaves businesses with major staffing issues throughout MichiganSome businesses around Metro Detroit could not open their doors to consumers on New Year’s Eve due to a staff shortage. Today, Jan. 3, some McDonald’s locations have added a help wanted note alongside serving their food to entice the frequent customers to join the understaffed franchise.
Ousted McDonald's CEO returns $105M after misconduct
Read full article: Ousted McDonald's CEO returns $105M after misconductFormer McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook has paid back more than $105 million in equity awards and cash to the burger giant after it learned that he had lied about the extent of his misconduct while he was its top executive.
Police shooting looms over Emanuel in confirmation battle
Read full article: Police shooting looms over Emanuel in confirmation battleThe fatal police shooting of a Black teen in Chicago seven years ago is looming large over former Mayor Rahm Emanuel as he hopes to win Senate confirmation as ambassador to Japan.
Supply issues take shakes off the menu at British McDonald's
Read full article: Supply issues take shakes off the menu at British McDonald'sMcDonald’s says it has pulled milkshakes from the menu in all 1,250 of its British restaurants because of supply problems stemming from a shortage of truck drivers.
Activists blockade McDonald's distribution centers in UK
Read full article: Activists blockade McDonald's distribution centers in UKAnimal rights protesters are blockading four McDonald’s distribution centers in the U.K. in an attempt to get the burger chain to commit to becoming fully plant-based by 2025.
McDonald's comes roaring back as restrictions ease
Read full article: McDonald's comes roaring back as restrictions easeThe bounce back for McDonald’s as restrictions were lifted across the U.S. was so strong in the first quarter that the company surpassed sales during the same period even in 2019, long before the pandemic broadsided the country.
US jobless claims fall to 547,000, another pandemic low
Read full article: US jobless claims fall to 547,000, another pandemic lowThe number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.
How one mainstream restaurant is helping women become the boss
Read full article: How one mainstream restaurant is helping women become the bossIn fact, about 22% of McDonald’s owner-operators in Michigan are women. Those women own a combined 133 restaurants, which accounts for 29% of the locally-owned McDonald’s restaurants in Michigan. According to Schulz-Rogers, McDonald’s is very flexible and has been a good career for her to have while also being a mother. Schulz-Rogers’ family has owned and operated McDonald’s for four generations, and owning her own restaurant was always a career goal for Schulz-Rogers. If you are interested in the job opportunities at McDonald’s click or tap here, or text “APPLY” to 36453.
McPlant and more: Beyond Meat inks McDonald's, Yum deals
Read full article: McPlant and more: Beyond Meat inks McDonald's, Yum dealsBeyond Meat on Thursday announced distribution agreements with McDonald's as well as with Yum Brands, the parent company of KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut. Beyond Meat had limited partnerships with McDonald's and Yum Brands before, testing its products in limited geographies or with only an item or two. Chicago-based McDonald's will use the Beyond Meat partnership to roll out what it is calling the “McPlant” burger, as well as eventually plant-based pork, egg and chicken products. AdYum will use Beyond Meat to expand its “Beyond Fried Chicken” products, as well as pizza toppings at Pizza Hut. Burger King has partnered with Impossible Foods to provide products that use plant-based products as well.
Black franchise owner sues McDonald's, cites persistent bias
Read full article: Black franchise owner sues McDonald's, cites persistent biasWashington, the Black owner of 14 McDonald's franchises in Ohio has sued the corporation in federal court asserting numerous instances of unfair treatment compared with white owners. “By relegating Black owners to the oldest stores in the toughest neighborhoods, McDonald’s ensured that Black franchisees would never achieve the levels of success that White franchisees could expect,” the lawsuit said. “Black franchisees must spend more to operate their stores while White franchisees get to realize the full benefit of their labors." He blames his advocacy on behalf of Black McDonald's owners for his troubles with the company. According to the lawsuit, the number of Black McDonald's franchise owners in the U.S. has fallen from 377 in 1998 to 186 today.
The Latest: Keselowski has no regrets about Daytona 500 end
Read full article: The Latest: Keselowski has no regrets about Daytona 500 endRacers crash during the last lap in the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The Latest on the Daytona 500 (all times local):12:35 a.m.Brad Keselowski has no regrets about the way he handled the final lap of the Daytona 500. ___12:15 a.m.Michael McDowell won the Daytona 500 after Penske Racing teammates Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski wrecked on the final lap. ___3:25 p.m.Derrike Cope was knocked out after only three laps, an ignominious end for the 62-year-old driver who won the 1990 Daytona 500. ___2 p.m.Bubba Wallace’s car failed inspection twice for the Daytona 500 and will have to start at the back of the field. AdWallace drives a new entry owned by NBA great Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin.
McDonald's US sales strong in Q4, but COVID drags elsewhere
Read full article: McDonald's US sales strong in Q4, but COVID drags elsewhereU.S. same-store sales jumped 5.5% in the October-December period, pumped up by new menu items like spicy Chicken McNuggets and a meal deal collaboration with Colombian singer J Balvin. For the full year, McDonald's said U.S. same-store sales __ or sales at stores open at least a year __ were up less than 1%, their sixth consecutive year of growth. But worldwide, same-store sales were down 1.3% for the quarter, reflecting store closures and limited operating hours in various markets across Europe, Latin America and Asia. For the full year, global same-store sales were down 7.7%, a bigger decline than the 7% drop Wall Street had forecast, according to analysts polled by FactSet. Earlier this week, Starbucks said its global same-store sales fell 5% in the October-December period.
Detroit fast-food workers join protests across US aimed at raising federal minimum wage
Read full article: Detroit fast-food workers join protests across US aimed at raising federal minimum wageDETROIT – The battle over the minimum wage heated up Friday. A Fight for $15 rally took place at a McDonald’s near the intersection of Livernois Avenue and West McNichols Road on Detroit’s west side. They want the minimum wage to increase to $15 an hour. Demonstrators want the incoming Joe Biden administration to raise the federal minimum wage within Biden’s first 100 days of taking office. The federal minimum wage hasn’t been raised since July 2009.
Does fast food get a bad rap?
Read full article: Does fast food get a bad rap?Grab a burger and some French fries, What’s the Buzz is all about fast food because it is National Fast Food Day! First up, does fast food get a bad rap? Both Blaine and Melanie like fast food for the unhealthy guilty pleasure that it is. Are there too many fast food options? Now many chains are offer meat substitutes so vegetarians and vegans can enjoy some fast food as well.
Oh so bad, but oh so good, all at the same time: Whet your appetite with this quiz on fast food
Read full article: Oh so bad, but oh so good, all at the same time: Whet your appetite with this quiz on fast foodThere is a lot that has changed about society over the past few decades, but one thing that has stayed constant is people’s love for fast food.
Beyond Meat shares plummet on weak 3Q, McDonald's questions
Read full article: Beyond Meat shares plummet on weak 3Q, McDonald's questionsBeyond Meat's stock plummeted Monday after company executives struggled to explain the company's weaker-than-expected third quarter sales and answer questions about whether it will make plant-based burgers for McDonald's. On top of that, McDonald's raised questions earlier in the day about its relationship with Beyond Meat. McDonald's tested a Beyond Meat burger in Canada earlier this year, and Beyond Meat President and CEO Ethan Brown insisted that his company continues to work with McDonald's on the McPlant. Brown said U.S. retail sales of Beyond Meat slowed in the July-September period despite increased availability in stores. At the same time, Beyond Meat said sales to restaurants and other venues continue to struggle.
McDonald's cult classic, the McRib, is coming back
Read full article: McDonald's cult classic, the McRib, is coming backThis photo provided by McDonald's shows the McRib sandwich. McDonalds announced that it was bringing its barbeque slathered sandwich with the cult following back for yet another run on Dec. 2. (McDonald's via AP)NEW YORK – McRib, the fast food sandwich that went viral before viral was a thing, is back. McDonald's announced Friday that for the first time in eight years it will be offering nationwide its barbeque slathered sandwich with the cult following. McDonald's is reintroducing the McRib nationally as it tries to regain its footing during the pandemic, which left many of its dining rooms sparsely populated or empty, though drive-thrus continued to operate.