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Opinion

McFlop: How McDonald's Big Arch video went viral but failed to flip its sales story

A viral video of McDonald's CEO Christopher Kempczinski trying the chain’s latest big-bite burger gave the brand massive publicity across America, but sales didn’t budge. Is McDonald’s losing touch? Has its pricing barbell been bent by a K-shaped economy?

3 min read31 Mar 2026
Global

How McDonald’s lost its value edge—and is trying to claw it back

The Golden Arches aren’t so golden for deal seekers these days. The nation’s biggest fast-food chain is facing its toughest fight in years to convince Americans of its value bona fides.

11 min read25 Jul 2025
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Bollywood, boba drinks and burgers on the menu as McDonald's seeks to double store footprint in north and east India

Connaught Plaza Restaurants is stepping up marketing efforts and menu offerings along with a new celebrity campaign to boost business.

4 min read6 Jun 2025
Global

Forget McDonald’s. This Chinese fast-food chain is now the world’s biggest.

It sells ice cream and sugary drinks for under $1. Its mascot looks like the love child of Frosty the Snowman and the Michelin Man. And its stores relentlessly blare a jingle set to the tune of “Oh! Susanna.”

2 min read3 Mar 2025
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News

From Elon Musk and David Sacks to JD Vance— top tech billionaires among 12 key figures in Donald Trump's inner circle

Elon Musk, David Sacks and Peter Thiel — three influential allies, all members of the so-called ‘PayPal Mafia’ — appear to be driving policy and staffing choices in Trump’s incoming administration.

3 min read3 Jan 2025
News

KFC, Pizza Hut stop using onions after McDonald's burgers kill 1, leaves 75 sick due to E. coli outbreak: What we know

An E. coli outbreak linked to McDonald's Quarter Pounder has resulted in 75 confirmed cases and one death in Colorado. The source is suspected to be uncooked onions from Taylor Farms, prompting McDonald's to remove the burger from menus in affected areas and halt sourcing from the supplier.

1 min read27 Oct 2024
News

Donald Trump's 2024 tariff proposal: Sweeping import taxes to revive US manufacturing; energy prices in focus

As the 2024 U.S. presidential election heats up, Republican candidate Donald Trump is doubling down on his plan to revive American manufacturing through sweeping tariffs.

2 min read13 Oct 2024
Markets

Westlife Foodworld stock climbs 9% after Goldman Sachs boosts rating to 'Buy', just 2% away from record high

Goldman Sachs upgraded Westlife Foodworld to 'buy' with a target price of ₹1,075, citing recovery potential from new product launches like the McCrispy platform. Shares surged over 9% following the recommendation, reflecting optimism for future same-store sales growth.

2 min read27 Sep 2024
Companies

Mint Primer | Millets are good. But is a millet burger healthy?

Nutrition Advocacy in Public Interest, a think tank on public health and nutrition said burger buns are industrial formulations containing additives and preservatives—just adding millets does not make them healthy.

2 min read12 Sep 2024
Companies

KFC Malaysia Shutdown: Why fried chicken has become ‘collateral damage’ amid global McDonalds and Starbucks boycott

KFC Malaysia closed multiple outlets amidst economic challenges linked to Israel-Palestine boycotts. Reports reveal that over 100 out of the 600 stores in the country have been affected.

6 min read30 Apr 2024