The new emphasis on diversity comes as McDonald’s faces a public relations dilemma with a lawsuit by Herb Washington, a former Oakland A’s player.
A Labor Department proposal is an "obvious road map" for companies to evade liability for labor law violations by franchisees, a critic says.
The rapid rise of third-party delivery services is reshaping the restaurant business, says the CFO of fast-casual brand Firehouse Subs.
The burger chain's bottom line has benefited from the sale of company-owned stores, resulting in higher franchise fees and lower costs.
Comp sales for the second quarter were well below expectations but Wendy's says its move to franchising is paying dividends.
