McDonald’s French Fry Oil Is Being Converted Into Jet Fuel

Fans of McDonald’s french fries just got a fantastic reason to go back for a second helping. The Dallas Fort Worth International Airport is looking for a new sustainable source of jet fuel and they might have just found it… by repurposing McDonald’s used french fry cookie oil. Dallas Fort Worth International Airport Uses McDonald’s…

How Subway’s Franchising Was The Key To Its Success

The story of Subway’s explosive growth lies in its franchise business model, which was born of founder Fred DeLuca’s struggle to keep up with demand for his submarine sandwiches. Forbes reports that the first Subway opened in Bridgeport, Connecticut, in 1965. Only three years later, DeLuca managed five locations – a challenging endeavor, especially for…

Riverhead officials ponder allowing drive-thru restaurants, coffee shops & cafés in Wading River

A proposed code change that would allow restaurants, coffee shops and cafés in Wading River to offer drive-thru service is being considered by the Riverhead Town Board.  The idea of amending the Business CR zoning use district, which is primarily located along areas of Route 25A, was triggered by Wading River residents expressing to board…

The Future of Fast Food is a Cross-Channel World

Delivery adjustments Respondents across Tillster’s study agreed delivery time was a critical factor after all these months. Forty percent said they’d wait 40 minutes. Anything above that and sentiment rolled off a cliff. Only 21 percent claimed they’d wait 41 minutes or more. The most important counter, according to guests? Restaurants communicating accurate delivery estimates….

McDonald’s supports the Red Cross Movement’s Ukraine appeals

McDonald’s customers across Northern Ireland are being invited to give what they can to support those suffering in Ukraine through a special fundraising appeal. McDonald’s UK and Ireland has teamed up with the British Red Cross and Irish Red Cross for their nationwide fundraising drives to help provide much-needed medical aid, food and clothing for the…

Investment Analysts’ Recent Ratings Updates for McDonald’s (MCD)

McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) has recently received a number of price target changes and ratings updates: 5/3/2022 – McDonald’s had its price target raised by analysts at JPMorgan Chase & Co. from $260.00 to $275.00. 5/2/2022 – McDonald’s had its price target lowered by analysts at Guggenheim from $300.00 to $290.00. They now have a “buy”…

McDonald’s Is Offering a Free McChicken or McDouble Sandwich Because Mercury is in Retrograde

jetcityimage / Getty Images Are you one of those most folks who occasionally get hit with a craving for a sandwich and a tarot card reading — both at the same time, and especially when Mercury is in retrograde? If so, then hustle over to your nearest McDonald’s. See: McDonald’s is Entering the Metaverse: Order…

How McDonald’s came to signify the promise and pitfalls of Black capitalism

When Congress passed the $1.9 trillion American Rescue Plan last year, some of that money went to support Black-owned businesses. But how much do federal programs like this tangibly help close the racial wealth gap and address systemic injustice in this country? McDonald’s serves as an interesting case study. After the civil rights movement, the…