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 ...

A McDonald’s franchisee who owns 18 outposts in California is considering reducing store hours, hiking menu prices and delaying renovations to offset the impact of the state’s $20 hourly minimum wage for fast-food workers.Scott Rodrick said he’s had to rethink his business strategy in the wake of the new law, which went into effect April 1 and has spurred some of his fast-food rivals to raise menu prices. “There is more than extraordinary labor costs stressing restaurant P&Ls right now,” Rodrick, whose 18 M ...

The restaurant giant faces headwinds, but UBS is still optimistic.McDonald's (MCD -0.86%) is well positioned to gain market share, according to UBS analyst Dennis Geiger. The fast food chain faces tough economic environments in certain international markets as well as weakening spending from lower-income consumers in the U.S. However, Geiger still sees McDonald's as one of the best-positioned restaurant chains to ride out the storm.UBS maintained its buy rating on McDonald's stock on Friday while slightly l ...

McDonald's signed a deal to purchase all 225 of the restaurants that comprise its Israel franchise, the American fast-food chain announced, following months of dramatically lower sales due to pro-Palestinian boycott action amid the Israel-Hamas war.The restaurant outlets have been owned by Israeli company Alonyal Limited for more than 30 years."An agreement to sell Alonyal to McDonald's Corporation has been signed," the McDonald's statement said Thursday. "Upon completion of the transaction, McDonald's Corp ...

McDonald’s Corporation announced Thursday an agreement to buy its Israel franchise that has 225 restaurants and more than 5,000 employees. This comes as the war between Israel and Hamas continues and other unrest in the Middle East upticks. Alonyal Limited, which owns and operates McDonald’s restaurants in Israel, signed an agreement with McDonald’s Corporation for the sale."For more than 30 years, Alonyal Limited has been proud to bring the Golden Arches to Israel and serve our communities," Omri Padan, CE ...