Looking for a stock that has been consistently beating earnings estimates and might be well positioned to keep the streak alive in its next quarterly report? McDonald's (MCD) , which belongs to the Zacks Retail - Restaurants industry, could be a great candidate to consider.When looking at the last two reports, this world's biggest hamburger chain has recorded a strong streak of surpassing earnings estimates. The company has topped estimates by 5.66%, on average, in the last two quarters.For the most recent ...

In the latest entry to the enduring saga of shareholders versus fast food chains, The Shareholder Commons (TSC) has filed a notice of exempt solicitation against McDonald’s Corporation with United States regulator the Securities Exchange Commission (SEC). Are you looking for signals & alerts from pro-traders? Sign-up to Invezz Signals™ for FREE. Takes 2 mins.The filing, submitted to the SEC on April 18th, regards McDonald’s use of antibiotics in both its beef and pork products. It urged that the company “ad ...

McDonald’s (NYSE: MCD) has been a strange stock in recent months in terms of its performance. Perhaps the most glaring element contributing to the strangeness has been McDonald’s stockss apparent resistance to the global boycott initiated when the local franchise announced in October it would be delivering free meals to the IDF through the duration of the conflicts.In fact, despite the organization, early October proved to be the bottom of McDonald’s previous decline and MCD shares are up 5.69% in the six m ...

M. Suhail/iStock Editorial via Getty Images Founded in 1955, McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) is arguably the most famous fast-food restaurant chain in the world. It boasts over 40,000 restaurants globally, which we'll delve into further later. It enjoys a strong brand image as well as economies of scale, and despite being a mature company known to all, I believe it still has a trick up its sleeve for the future. But first, let's define the title of the article. The Robustness Ratio, as I understand it bas ...

M. SuhailOverview As a dividend investor, I love collecting income from companies whose products I personally consume. It adds a layer of authenticity to the concept of collecting passive income because you are able to physically see the company and people waiting in line to buy their products. In the case of McDonald's (NYSE:MCD), they have grown to be one of the largest brands in the world with their recognizable golden arches. I believe that the company currently sits at an attractive valuation, tout ...

McDonald's is bringing back bagel breakfast sandwiches to California restaurants.The popular menu item, plus a $15 million ad buy, could boost sales by 10%, according to Bloomberg.Franchisees have said price increases alone won't cover the cost of California's new fast food wage. NEW LOOK Sign up to get the inside scoop on today’s biggest stories in markets, tech, and business — delivered daily. Read preview Thanks for signing up! Access your favorite topics in a personalized feed while you're on ...

Investors looking for a reliable, low-maintenance kind of holding won't find one much better than this one.Generally speaking, the restaurant business isn't a great one to be in. It's not a cheap business to get into, the failure rate is relatively high, and running the ones that do survive is a stressful, time-consuming endeavor. Simply owning shares of publicly traded restaurant chains isn't always a less risky or more rewarding approach, either.There's one noteworthy exception to this norm, however. That ...

Core Viewpoint - California's new $20 minimum wage law is forcing fast food chains to adapt their business models, with franchise owners considering price increases and operational changes to maintain profitability [1][3]. Group 1: Impact on Franchise Operations - Franchise owner Scott Rodrick, who operates 18 McDonald's locations, anticipates an "unprecedented impact" on the franchise business model in California due to the new wage law [3][5]. - Rodrick has already raised menu prices by 5% to 7% in anticipation of the law, but emphasizes that further economic adjustments are necessary for survival [3][4]. Group 2: Strategies for Survival - The focus for franchise owners is on survival, which includes a combination of price adjustments, careful management of capital expenditures, and labor efficiencies [4][5]. - Rodrick expresses a commitment to maintaining his workforce of 800 employees, stating that layoffs are the last option he is considering [5][7]. Group 3: Long-term Considerations - The introduction of the new wage law raises questions about the long-term viability of operating franchises in California, particularly for the next generation of franchise owners [7].

The fast-food chain plans to bring Krispy Kreme doughnuts to all of its locations by 2026.McDonald's (MCD -0.02%) has a problem that it thinks fresh-baked doughnuts might help solve. The burger giant just announced an expanded partnership that will bring Krispy Kreme's sweet treats into all of its U.S. locations by late 2026.It's a huge deal for the doughnut baker, which will soon have access to an extra 14,000 points of sale packed with hungry consumers. It's no surprise that Krispy Kreme's stock shot high ...

A viral social media video about a $25 McDonald’s “deal” recently sparked an online debate about California’s minimum wage increase.A TikTok user who posts videos under the username @shannon_montipaya shared the video on Mar. 27. She was in the drive-thru of a Southern California McDonald’s location when she saw a sign for a 40-piece Chicken McNugget meal deal, which also included two large fries.The price of the meal bundle was $25.39 – including sales tax, it would come to roughly $27. In the video, the s ...