Morgan Stanley Analyst Thinks EOTF is Working

McDonald’s shares pop after Morgan Stanley upgrade - Fox Business

CNBC discusses McDonald's shares - Video

Five years - No splits

No, McDonald's Touch Screens Are Not Contaminated

London microbiologist found bacteria on fast-food chain equipment - WaPo
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Just Do It Like McDonald's Canada

Why McDonald's Canada's Performance Is Important For The US Business
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Bloomberg on Changes to BBV2020

“While these companies are generating record earnings, the franchisees are really struggling,” he said. “You have to keep the franchisees happy or things can turn ugly fast.” -
Bloomberg analyst

McDonald's Remodels to Take Several Years Longer Than Promised
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Just In Time For Gift Giving

Some fun videos here

Dunkin' makes quirky 'Espresso-Wear' for hands-free coffee on-the-go - AdAge

Delivery is Wide But Very Thin

As we've discussed before, there are so many restaurants trying to get into delivery and
so many delivery services that the total sales number will be huge but the individual
restaurants will have a tough time profiting from delivery.

Amazon is reportedly halting restaurant delivery service in the U.K.
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Panera Founder on Activist Investors

"but often the investors operate with a generic playbook: avoid capital spending, refranchise restaurants and sell off assets. Fear hangs over the decision-making process in most public companies as boards seek to avoid becoming a target”

How Wall Street is hurting restaurants
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Thank Heaven For 7-Eleven Franchisees

7-Eleven Franchisees Vote 'No Confidence' in Parent Company
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Franchisee Association - Power Broker of Papa John's

“The damage to the brand image and the franchisees’ businesses has persisted and continues to persist,” adds the attorney. “The Papa John’s system continues to struggle as Mr. Schnatter remains in the press.” (Robert Zarco)

Franchisee Association Positions Itself as Power Broker of Papa John's - Blue MauMau
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JIB Franchisees File Complaint Over Restructuring

   Doubtful they have a case since they're just tenants
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