Whenever McDonald's Corp. installs a CEO who lacks an operations background
he sets about getting rid of executives with operational knowledge. It happened
with Greenberg and it's happening with this guy. By the time they make the move
to the new offices there will be no one working there who's ever run a restaurant.
McDonald's taps relative outsider to lead key US business - AP
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August 31, 2016
August 30, 2016
WSJ on "Agency of the Future"
Lots of new people spending McDonald's Operator's money.
What Would McDonald’s ‘Agency of the Future’ Do? - WSJ
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What Would McDonald’s ‘Agency of the Future’ Do? - WSJ
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McDonald's App = Endless Free Food
It's a new week, which means new McD App offers! What's your favorite?
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August 13, 2016
Boomers Move In on Millennial Housing Stock
While retailers and restaurateurs try to figure out how to market to millennials
home builders are really missing the mark. It's one thing to try to sell the wrong
McWrap - how about building the wrong subdivision?
From Builder Magazine
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home builders are really missing the mark. It's one thing to try to sell the wrong
McWrap - how about building the wrong subdivision?
From Builder Magazine
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August 12, 2016
August 11, 2016
QSR CEOs Are So Full Of It
Wendy's CEO tries to blame soft sales on a presidential election?
WENDY'S CEO: People don't want to buy our food because of the election
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WENDY'S CEO: People don't want to buy our food because of the election
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August 8, 2016
Logan’s Roadhouse Files for Bankruptcy
This article also mentions the bankruptcy of Quaker Steak and Lube where former
McDonald's VP Debra Koenig was serving as Chairman of the Board.
Logan’s Roadhouse files for bankruptcy
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McDonald's VP Debra Koenig was serving as Chairman of the Board.
Logan’s Roadhouse files for bankruptcy
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August 5, 2016
Simplification is Dead - Long Live Simplification
It's been obvious from the first draft of the Plan to Win that McDonald's management
was not serious about simplifying the menu and the operation. Changing the term
"Simplification" to "Optimization" is an attempt to hide the problem and distract the
Operators.
Meanwhile management will be obsessed with political correctness and will continue
striving to be all things to all people.
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was not serious about simplifying the menu and the operation. Changing the term
"Simplification" to "Optimization" is an attempt to hide the problem and distract the
Operators.
Meanwhile management will be obsessed with political correctness and will continue
striving to be all things to all people.
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August 4, 2016
Futuristic McDonald’s Debuts Thursday in St. Joseph MO
For all the money spent on this Operator's "McDonald's of the Future" most of the
headlines are about the bottomless fries offer.
Futuristic McDonald’s debuts Thursday in St. Joseph - with unlimited fries for a time
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headlines are about the bottomless fries offer.
Futuristic McDonald’s debuts Thursday in St. Joseph - with unlimited fries for a time
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August 2, 2016
Logan's Roadhouse Near Foreclosure?
We occasionally have fun here keeping track of former McDonald's corporate bureaucrats
and once in a while its good to review the track record of current corporate execs.
For instance - let's check in on Logan's Roadhouse where Mike Andres spent 18 months as
CEO before returning to McDonald's.
Parent company LRI Holdings is in trouble with its lenders and their current forbearance
period ends in mid-August.
The company has lost more than $300 million over the past three years. Andres was CEO
of Logan's during the first of those three years and has been back at McDonald's for the
past two years. Apparently the damage was too severe to repair.
Say what you want about Mike Andres but his timing is impeccable.
Logan’s lenders agree to extend forbearance again - Nashville Post
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and once in a while its good to review the track record of current corporate execs.
For instance - let's check in on Logan's Roadhouse where Mike Andres spent 18 months as
CEO before returning to McDonald's.
Parent company LRI Holdings is in trouble with its lenders and their current forbearance
period ends in mid-August.
The company has lost more than $300 million over the past three years. Andres was CEO
of Logan's during the first of those three years and has been back at McDonald's for the
past two years. Apparently the damage was too severe to repair.
Say what you want about Mike Andres but his timing is impeccable.
Logan’s lenders agree to extend forbearance again - Nashville Post
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McDonald's Executive "Retiring"
Based on the corporate chatter on-line, the move into Chicago, and recent
retirements it appears that anyone with long term employment with McDonald's
Corp. has a target on thier back.
McDonald's executive retiring, another change for company
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retirements it appears that anyone with long term employment with McDonald's
Corp. has a target on thier back.
McDonald's executive retiring, another change for company
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We're From The Government and Are Here to Help
Dangerous stuff - U.S. Department of Labor is pushing Subway closer to being a
"Joint Employer".
Subway reaches labor deal with regulators
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"Joint Employer".
Subway reaches labor deal with regulators
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