McDonald's global ambition

McDonald’s super sizes in India

McDonald's is planning to expand its operations in India through a franchisee network. The company plans to invest INR4.0bn (US$89m)…

US: McDonald’s margins increase the world over

McDonald's has posted a first quarter 2006 revenue increase of 6%, compared to the same period last year, and improved…

CHINA: McDonald’s accepts fine for illegal levels of bacteria

Hong Kong courts have fined McDonald’s HKD4,000 (US$513) after the fastfood giant pleaded guilty to selling ice cream that contained…

JAPAN: McDonald’s profits drop by 98.3% in 2005

Despite posting a 5.7% rise in sales, McDonald's Japan said its group net profit in 2005 plunged 98.3% from the…

SINGAPORE: McDonald’s launches rice burger

Encouraged by the successful introduction of rice burgers in Taiwan in February 2005, US fastfood giant McDonald's has added them…

CHINA: McDonald’s opens first drive-thru in China

Fastfood giant McDonald's China has announced the official opening of its first drive-thru restaurant in China.  The all new 645…

Can Yum! Brands overtake McDonald’s?

Yum! Brands has been undergoing a revamp in recent years as it attempts to improve the performance of its famous…