Following Russia’s attack on Ukraine, McDonald’s sold its Russian business to a regional franchisee with a caveat: He could serve the same food, but he couldn’t use McDonald’s iconic branding to do it. McDonald’s called this “the process of ‘de-Arching.’” Now, from a report by the state-run TASS news agency, we have a first look…
Now Open Neil Patel planned to open his new Saw’s BBQ franchise at 3780 Riverchase Village in a 3,400-square-foot spot formerly home to IronStone Pizza and right next to Chicken Salad Chick by the end of February. The restaurant has about 115 seats, including patio seating outside, and includes a full bar, Patel said. This…
Source: Unsplash/batu gezer. The US Wendy’s burgers brand is heading to Australia and is on the hunt for a master franchisee. The iconic brand is reportedly the world’s third largest quick service restaurant burger chain, with about 7000 outlets worldwide. Founder Dave Thomas opened the first Wendy’s restaurant in 1969. His mission was to serve…
Price increases in electricity and transportation – among others – mark the new year. SING TAO Previous Next Stacy Shi and Eunice Lam Citizens should brace themselves for price increases in McDonald’s meals, utilities and transport this new year. Tariffs at power giants CLP and HKE,…
A Russian restaurant chain billed as a replacement for McDonald’s has reportedly revealed a logo that is extremely similar to the fast-food giant’s famous gold arches. A trademark registration for the Uncle Vanya franchise was filed last week with Russian authorities, according to media reports. McDonald’s last week said it would temporarily close all 847…
Veteran talent agent Brooklyn Lavin has joined McDonald Selznick Associates (MSA) as the agency’s new below-the-line director and co-director of creatives direction. Lavin brings with her over two decades of experience and longtime clients, Alison Faulk, director and choreographer Magic Mike Franchise, Marina Toybina, “The Masked Singer,” Butch Allen, a production designer who has worked…