McDonald’s is buying its 30-year-old Israel franchise from Alonyal Ltd., taking back ownership of 225 restaurants in the country that employs more than 5,000 people, the companies said on Thursday.The fast-food chain has been subject to boycotts and protests since Alonyal announced shortly after the Oct. 7 attack by Palestinian Islamist group Hamas that it would be donating free meals to the Israeli military.McDonald’s is a global chain but its franchises are often owned locally and operate autonomously.Its ...

McDonald’s has jacked up its menu prices by more than 100% over the course of the last decade — more than three times the rate of US inflation, according to a research report.The Chicago-based burger giant has been slammed with customer complaints over eye-popping prices, including $18 for a Big Mac meal in Connecticut as well as $7.29 for an Egg McMuffin and $5.69 for a side of hash browns.Now, a Quarter Pounder with Cheese meal goes for $11.99 — more than double the $5.39 it cost in 2014, according to a s ...

A McDonald’s franchisee who owns 18 restaurants in Northern California said he has been forced to raise menu prices in response to the state’s new $20-an-hour minimum wage law for fast food workers — though he will resist raising the prices of Happy Meals.“We have looked at price, although I can’t charge $20 for a Happy Meal,” Scott Rodrick, who owns Rodrick Management Group, told CNN on Monday.In the last three months, Rodrick has raised menu prices between 5% and 7% in anticipation of the new law going in ...

If you're hungry for a cheap stock to put in your portfolio, you're in luck. McDonald's (MCD -0.61%) shares have sat out of the market rally in the past year, barely rising since March 2023 compared to the 31% spike in the S&P 500. That performance is a bit surprising given that the fast-food titan was setting records around sales and earnings heading into early 2024.There are some clouds on the horizon, to be sure. McDonald's noticed weaker spending and sluggish customer traffic in the core U.S. market ove ...

Amidst the ongoing stock market rally, not all businesses are benefiting from bullish sentiment. McDonald's (MCD -0.03%) is an example.Its shares are down 5% this year (as of March 27). And they currently sit almost 7% below their peak price. Investors looking to add a blue chip to their portfolios might be eyeing this opportunity.Should you buy this top restaurant stock hand over fist and hold through 2024 and beyond? To help us answer that question, let's dive into some valid reasons on both sides of the ...

When it comes to fast-food burger chains, the first name that likely comes to mind is McDonald's (MCD -0.03%). After all, the quick-serve restaurant operator has over 41,800 locations across the globe. Its golden arches are one of the most iconic logos in the world, and the company is a marketing machine.However, McDonald's stock is not the best investment option in the quick-service hamburger space today -- that title belongs to Shake Shack (SHAK -0.24%). So why does this smaller rival have more potential ...

Call it a schmear campaign.Thousands of McDonald’s locations have put bagels back on the menu — after the company discontinued the breakfast item four years ago.The Chicago-based fast-food giant – which earlier this week announced a partnership with Krispy Kreme doughnuts – has seen a surprising surge in demand for the doughy delight, according to franchise owners. 4 McDonald’s removed breakfast bagels from its menu in 2020. McDonald's“I am hearing from operators who just rolled out that they are selling ...

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Graphics-chip maker Nvidia (NVDA 3.12%) seems like it can do no wrong these days. With its shares soaring past $900 recently, it wouldn't be surprising to see them reach $1,000 soon. This is extraordinary considering shares were trading at less than $50 just five years ago. The semiconductor specialist, which has been benefiting from the boom in generative artificial intelligence (AI) as companies race to buy up its advanced AI chips, has become the ultimate Wall Street darling.Nvidia shares undoubtedly des ...

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