Steve Easterbrook

Ex-McDonald’s CEO Repays $105M Severance Deal
Risk & Compliance

Ex-McDonald’s CEO Repays $105M Severance Deal

The company had sued Steve Easterbrook for deceiving it into making the payout when it fired him for sexual misconduct.
By Matthew Heller | December 16, 2021
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McDonald’s Sues Ousted CEO
Risk & Compliance

McDonald’s Sues Ousted CEO

The company alleges Steve Easterbrook lied about sexual relationships he had with three employees.
By Lauren Muskett | August 10, 2020
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McDonald’s Shares Jump 6% on Earnings Beat
Financial Performance

McDonald’s Shares Jump 6% on Earnings Beat

The company benefited from value deals and increased menu prices as it undergoes the largest construction project in its history.
By Matthew Heller | October 23, 2018
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McDonald’s Serves up 5.5% Comp Sales Gain
Financial Performance

McDonald’s Serves up 5.5% Comp Sales Gain

The fast-food giant benefited in Q1 from menu price increases that fueled higher check averages in the U.S.
By Matthew Heller | May 1, 2018
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Promotions Drive McD’s 6% Comp Sales Jump
Financial Performance

Promotions Drive McD’s 6% Comp Sales Jump

Deals such as McPick 2 and the Signature Crafted premium sandwich helped the chain post a 4.1% Q3 gain in U.S. same-store sales.
By Matthew Heller | October 24, 2017
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McDonald’s Continues Double-Digit EPS Growth
Turnarounds

McDonald’s Continues Double-Digit EPS Growth

The popularity of McDonald's all-day breakfast menu and the McPick 2 promotion fueled a 5.4% increase in U.S. same-store sales.
By Matthew Heller | April 22, 2016
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All-Day Breakfast Boosts McDonald’s Sales
Turnarounds

All-Day Breakfast Boosts McDonald’s Sales

U.S. comparable store sales rose 5.7% in the fourth quarter as McDonald's turnaround strategy gained traction.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | January 25, 2016
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McDonald’s Says REIT Wouldn’t Benefit Investors
Strategy

McDonald’s Says REIT Wouldn’t Benefit Investors

Burger giant's CEO says the structure would "put future value at risk."
By Matthew Heller | November 11, 2015
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McDonald’s Q3 Profit Shows Turnaround Is Legit
The Economy

McDonald’s Q3 Profit Shows Turnaround Is Legit

U.S. sales grew for the first time since 2013, increasing 0.9%.
By Katie Kuehner-Hebert | October 22, 2015
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Is Mickey-D Marketing Souring McDonald’s Bottom Line?
Risk Management

Is Mickey-D Marketing Souring McDonald’s Bottom Line?

Despite an executive shakeup at McDonald's, it still doesn't seem to get that times have changed.
By David McCann | February 13, 2015
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