Given a Chance, Wendy's Takes a Shot

Is it a good idea to call global attention to minor menu changes?

Wendy's has a classic answer to McDonald's burger changes

Did Someone Cry "Race"?

That's when Al Sharpton shows up - Fox News

McDonaldland Comes to Capitol

Congressman Kevin Hern launches Congressional Franchise Caucus

Internet Chimes in One New McRecipes

Comments on-line are rarely constructive but this website found some of interest

McDonald's - The internet is freaking out 

Exec pay cuts, rebelling franchisees at McDonald's: Crain's

Short podcast recap of McDonald's news

CNBC on McDonald's Results

McDonald's guests push back on prices - says CEO

Transcript of analyst conference call - Seeking Alpha

MCD Q1 Conference Call

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McDonald's earnings call summary: "One McDonald's way" of decision-making; Recession still coming; Inflation improving in the U.S. But not in Europe; Customer sat scores improving; McCrispy name drives sales; Delivery slowing; Chris Kempczinski loves the McChicken. $MCD

Maze on NOA's Latest

McDonald's franchisees ask for a meeting with leadership

Remember Which Team You're On

We've gotten more than enough vitriolic comments over the weekend from one Owner/Operator group directed at another. Yes, things are tense but nothing can be accopmlished by splitting the Operator community into a bunch of different factions. That's just what the pajama boys would want you to do. Then they can manipulate the different groups and work you against each other.

WSJ Covers MCD Owner/Operator Relationship

Divide and conquer - "A group of 10 U.S. McDonald’s franchisee leaders said in a statement shared by the chain that a vast majority of restaurant owners agree with McDonald’s current direction. “We’re disappointed that a small but vocal group is pushing this counterproductive agenda,” they said.

McDonald's and Franchisees Escalate Battle Over Chain Rules - WSJ Subscription

Restaurant Business covers the same topic - No subscription