Seeking Alpha on McDonald's

I don't usually post articles from Seeking Alpha because it's just some one's opinion and the articles are written for money, not necessarily for insight.

But this one is different as the author recognizes the importance of the Owner/Operator in 
the future of the McDonald's business.

It's Not The End Of McDonald's Tug-O-War With U.S. Franchisees
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Uber Continues to be a Cash Burning Machine

California Just Made Uber’s Survival Odds Even Longer - Bloomberg

McDonald's Announces Another Tech Aqusition

Inc.com asks, "Is McDonald's in the food business or the tech business?"

We ask - Are these technology companies intended to improve productivity or are
they meant to be a profit center for McDonald's Corp. funded by franchisees?

McDonald's Just Made Another Surprising Move, and It Could Change Some of the Biggest Things About McDonald's - Inc.com

Here's the corporate press release
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McDonald's Is Testing Plastic-Free Concept Stores

Labeling these as "A Better McDonald's Store" is a huge mistake
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Wendy's to Launch Breakfast: Again

     Wendy's hiring 20,000 employees

Prepare to be Boycotted

Boycott culture goes after large and small targets – Boston Herald
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Rest In Peace - Clark Stringham

A McDonald's Owner/ Operator since 1974
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How Much Will the MCD PAC Give to Extremist Dems?

Seven minutes of fun discussion

'The Five' react to climate change plans proposed by Dems on CNN
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So This is How Corporate BODs Work

Interesting insight into what motivates boards of directors - WaPo
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McDonald's Boosting Training to Reduce Harassment

While this might be a worthwhile program the publicity campaign makes it seem like
every McDonald's has a huge harassment and violence problem.
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Bogus But Interesting Lawsuit

McDonald’s, franchisees colluded to not recruit or hire each other's employees
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Crain's on Chicken Sandwich Wars

McDonald's plays catch-up as Chick-fil-A, Popeyes race ahead
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A Consumer Reports

After three Impossible Whoppers at three different Burger Kings, my verdict is in - sellers 

of real meat do not need to be concerned.

It's not a bad product. I finished all three. But it's all bread and condiments. I found no meat

flavor and the patty's relationship to beef is only in appearance, not in taste.

If your intention is to enjoy the sandwich, don't look at the patty. It has a very manufactured look and the broiler marks appear to be painted onto the patty. I suspect they are cooked on
a flat grill, not on the broiler.

I only consume a few Whoppers a year but that's enough to be familiar with the distinctive charbroiled flavor of Burger King beef. The Impossible Whopper lacks that taste entirely.

After all the advertising and hype, when Burger King moves on to other products or deals,

the typical Burger King store will sell 10 or 15 a day.

QSR players should ignore fake meat products and focus on the chicken sandwich wars.

Congressman Settles Chicken Sandwich Debate

LA Congressman Steve Scalise samples Popeyes & Chick-fil-A sandwiches
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