Home Depot names Ted Decker as new CEO, replacing Craig Menear
Jan 31, 2022 06:11 am UTC| Business Economy
The Home Depot announced late last week that it had appointed Ted Decker as its new chief executive officer. He will be replacing Craig Menear, who has been the companys chief for more than seven years. Decker will take...
McDonald's Malaysia forced to ration fries due to 'fry-tening' supply crunch
Jan 30, 2022 21:51 pm UTC| Economy Business
Malaysia has been added to a list of countries whose McDonalds stores were forced to ration French fries due to supply chain problems Large French fries portions and a type of large meal set, have been taken off menus...
McDonald’s, Starbucks, Papa John’s, Wendy’s among best places to work for LGBTQ+ community
Jan 30, 2022 21:44 pm UTC| Economy Life
McDonalds, Papa Johns, Starbucks, and Wendys were among the 842 companies that earned a 100 percent rating in the Human Rights Campaign Foundations Corporate Equality Indexs 2022 list of best places to work for LGBTQ+...
McDonald's Sweden lures nightclub goers to indulge in Big Macs after partying
Jan 30, 2022 21:40 pm UTC| Economy Business Life
McDonalds has been tapping into Swedish nightlife through the digital out-of-home campaign from Nord DDB to promote eating in its restaurants after the last call. The outdoor locations selected for the campaign, which...
Hard Mtn Dew offers an alcoholic spin on Taco Bell exclusive Baja Blast
Jan 29, 2022 23:44 pm UTC| Life Economy
Hard Mtn Dew hasnt even been released yet but has already added a surprise fourth flavor, the Baja Blast, an alcoholic spin on the beloved Mtn Dew variety that began as a Taco Bell exclusive. The initially announced...
Sales of Big Mac, McNuggets, French fries comprise 60% of McDonald’s total
Jan 29, 2022 23:39 pm UTC| Economy Business
Big Mac, Chicken McNuggets, and French fries drove around 60 percent of McDonalds Corp.s business during Fiscal 2021, when sales were $23.2 billion, up 21 percent on-year, according to Christopher J. Kempczinski, the...
Burger King adds tangy goodness with its Ultimate Yuzu Burgers
Jan 29, 2022 23:35 pm UTC| Economy Business Life
Burger King is bringing in a uniquely Asian twist to their menu with the Ultimate Yuzu Burgers, two sandwiches that contain a new Yuzu Mayo sauce to bring a tangy jolt with every bite. The first is the Double Ultimate...
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