McDonald's Corporation
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Seven Summits Research Releases Alerts on MCD, INTC, CHK, ADBE, and DHR [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 1 minute ago
CHICAGO, Dec. 1 /PRNewswire/ -- Seven Summits Research issues PriceWatch Alerts for key stocks.
Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: McDonald s Corp., Colgate-Palmolive Co., Marlin Business Services Corp., AGCO Corp. and Telecomunica es de Sao Paulo S.A. [Press Release]
Business Wire | 5 days 6 hours 45 minutes ago
Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE: MCD), Colgate-Palmolive Co. (NYSE: CL), Marlin Business Services Corp. (Nasdaq: MRLN), AGCO Corp. (NYSE: AG) and Telecomunicações de Sao Paulo S.A. (NYSE: TSP).
McDonald's Continues to Deliver - Global Comparable Sales Up 8.2% in October [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 20 days 22 hours 47 minutes ago
OAK BROOK, Ill., Nov. 10 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- McDonald's Corporation
Plaintiffs File Nationwide Collective Action Against McDonald's Corporation Alleging Violations of the Fair Labor Standards Act Affecting All Assistant Managers [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 13 days 17 hours 33 minutes ago
...Collective Action Against McDonald's Corporation Alleging Violations of the...District of Delaware against McDonald's Corporation on behalf of all "Assistant...employed at the more than 2,000 McDonald's corporate owned and operated...
Koreen Ryan Named Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary for The Warranty Group [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 9 days 15 hours 1 minute ago
CHICAGO, Nov. 21 /PRNewswire/ -- The Warranty Group, Inc., the world's leading provider of extended service plans, today announced that Koreen Ryan has been appointed Senior Vice President Deputy General Counsel and Corporate Secretary.
McDonald's(R) Restaurants of the Greater Philadelphia Region Celebrate Seven Years of World Children's Day(TM) with a Special Visit from Actress Holly Robinson Peete [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 21 days 45 minutes ago
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 10 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's Restaurants of the Greater Philadelphia Region will celebrate World Children's Day(TM), a global program that raises awareness and funds for Ronald McDonald House Charities(R) (RMHC(R)) and other children's causes, on November 10. The event will include a celebrity visit to the Philadelphia Ronald McDonald House on Front and Erie from actress, author, activist and Philadelphia native, Holly Robinson Peete.
$69,000 in College Scholarships Available to High School Seniors in the Greater Philadelphia Region [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 14 days 45 minutes ago
PHILADELPHIA, Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC(R)) and the McDonald's Owner/Operators of the Greater Philadelphia Region are seeking qualified applicants from the Greater Philadelphia Region to enter the RMHC Scholars program; the RMHC/Future Achievers(R) program for African American high school seniors; and the RMHC/HACER(R) program for Latino high school seniors. Fifteen (15) total scholarships are awarded for each program, two (2) at $5,000 and thirteen (1...
McDonald's Global Comparable Sales Fuel Strong Third Quarter Results [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 40 days 47 minutes ago
OAK BROOK, Ill., Oct. 22 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- McDonald's Corporation
$12.5 Million Letter of Credit From Wal-Mart Foundation to Expedite Construction of Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 10 days 22 hours 45 minutes ago
WASHINGTON, Nov. 20 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- The leadership of the Washington, DC Martin Luther King, Jr. National Memorial Project Foundation, Inc. announced today that Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., through the Wal-Mart Foundation has provided a $12.5 million letter of credit which will expedite the beginning of physical construction of the memorial. The Wal-Mart Foundation's latest effort is in addition to the $1 million donation it made in 2005.
Join in Helping Families Around the Globe During Month-Long World Children's Day at McDonald's Fund-Raising Events [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 13 days 13 hours 11 minutes ago
OAK BROOK, Ill., Nov. 17 /PRNewswire/ -- After her daughter was diagnosed with a tumor five years ago, Diane Kallas-Zuvich knows first hand how important Ronald McDonald House Charities (RMHC) is to helping kids and families in need. That's why she is supporting World Children's Day (WCD) by already sharing 100 "Give A Hand for Ronald McDonald House Charities" online widgets with her family and friends.
Zacks Analyst Blog Highlights: D.R. Horton, Standard Pacific, Beazer Homes USA, Pfizer and McDonald s [Press Release]
Business Wire | 11 days 6 hours 45 minutes ago
Zacks.com announces the list of stocks featured in the Analyst Blog. Every day the Zacks Equity Research analysts discuss the latest news and events impacting stocks and the financial markets. Stocks recently featured in the blog include: D.R. Horton, Inc. (NYSE: DHI), Standard Pacific Corp. (NYSE: SPF), Beazer Homes USA, Inc. (NYSE: BZH), Pfizer Inc. (NYSE: PFE) and McDonald's Corporation (NYSE: MCD).
Fitch 2009 U.S. Restaurant Outlook: Credit Risk Escalates as Challenges Persist [Press Release]
Business Wire | 13 days 3 hours 28 minutes ago
Fitch Ratings expects the negative effects of a declining U.S. economy, growing pressure on consumer discretionary spending, and higher than normal food costs to be further magnified in the restaurant industry during 2009. The strong likelihood of a global macroeconomic downturn, supplier consolidation and the inability to enter long-term fixed-price supply contracts will also add to operating challenges experienced in 2008. Industry rationalization, due to a continued pull-back in new unit d...
McDonald's All-Digital Corporate Responsibility Report - Metrics and Milestones Include Environment, Sustainable Food and Community Outreach [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 33 days 45 minutes ago
OAK BROOK, Ill., Oct. 29 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ -- McDonald's Corp. today releases its fourth Corporate Responsibility Report, themed "Responsible food for a sustainable future." The highly interactive, all-digital report, accessed at
McDonald's Accepting Nominations to New McDonald's All American Achievers(TM) Program [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 38 days 2 hours 45 minutes ago
PHILADELPHIA, Oct. 24 /PRNewswire/ - McDonald's is proud to introduce the new All American Achievers(TM) program which encourages 7th and 8th grade students of Greater Philadelphia to stay in the books and be active in their communities. Teachers in Greater Philadelphia are invited to submit student essays celebrating academic achievement and community leadership to the McDonald's All American Achievers program from now through December 8, 2008.
University of Miami to Host Global Business Forum [Press Release]
PRNewswire | 13 days 20 hours 9 minutes ago
...University of Miami and former U.S. Secretary of Health and Human Services, Jim Skinner, vice chairman and CEO of McDonald's Corporation, and Jack Welch, former CEO of General Electric Company. "As the world continues to shrink, the opportunities...
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Company Overview
| Company: | McDonald's Corporation |
|---|---|
| Industry: | Fast-Food & Quick-Service Restaurants |
| Website: | http://www.mcdonalds.com |
"Billions served," indeed. McDonald's is the world's #1 fast-food company by sales, with more than 31,000 restaurants serving burgers and fries in almost 120 countries. (Nearly 14,000 Golden Arches locations are in the US.) The popular chain is well-known for its Big Macs, Quarter Pounders, and Chicken McNuggets. Most of its outlets are free-standing units, but McDonald's also has many quick-service kiosk units located in airports and retail areas. Each unit gets its food and packaging from approved suppliers and uses standardized procedures to ensure that a Big Mac purchased in Pittsburgh tastes the same as one bought in Beijing. More than 75% of its restaurants are run by franchisees or affiliates.
Key Numbers
| Sales in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 22,786.6 (2007) |
|---|---|
| One-year % Growth in Sales | 5.6 (2007) |
| Net Income in U.S. Dollars (mil.) | 2,395.1 (2007) |
| One-year % Growth in Net Income | -32.4 (2007) |
| Number of Employees | 390,000 (2007) |
| One-year % Growth in Number of Employees | -16.1 (2007) |
| Fiscal Year-End | December |
