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McDonald's has replaced its CEO Don Thompson with insider Steve Easterbrook.

McDonald’s replaces CEO after months of sluggish sales

June 16, 2018 at 3:34 a.m.

After shaking up its menu and its advertising, McDonald's took its boldest step toward a turnaround late Wednesday, replacing its chief executive with its top brand officer. The Oak Brook-based...

Google executive to join McDonald’s board

June 16, 2018 at 3:07 a.m.

McDonald's named Google executive Margo Georgiadis as a member of its board Wednesday, a move that highlights the restaurant chain's efforts to improve its digital connections with customers. "As we...

A sampling of burgers at Red Robin, whose fast-service Red Robin Burger Works is opening two new locations in the Loop.

Restaurant group forecasts 3.8 percent sales gain in 2015

June 16, 2018 at 3:51 a.m.

Americans' appetite for dining out is showing no signs of slowing down. Especially when it comes to hamburgers. The National Restaurant Association predicted Tuesday that 2015 sales at U.S. restaurants...

Nonni’s Foods names Brian Hansberry CEO

June 16, 2018 at 3:12 a.m.

Biscotti maker Nonni's Foods names Brian Hansberry CEO Nonni's Foods said it has named Brian Hansberry chief executive, replacing Dave Bere. Bere will continue as chairman of the biscotti maker....

McDonald's called its 2014 "challenging" as it failed to meet expectations in every quarter of its fiscal year.

McDonald’s earnings: Not much to love in fourth quarter

June 16, 2018 at 3:48 a.m.

McDonald's latest recipe for a turnaround: a dash of menu changes, a pinch of new restaurants and a smidgen of hope. The world's largest restaurant company ended 2014 with declines...

Peet's Coffee in the historic Wrigley Building on Michigan Avenue in Chicago.

Peet’s expanding in a crowded Chicago coffee field

June 16, 2018 at 8:00 p.m.

Peet's Coffee & Tea plans to open its 17th area store Monday in the historic Wrigley Building and sees potential to double its number of locations in Chicago's already crowded...

Lawsuit alleges racial, sexual discrimination at 3 McDonald’s in Virginia

March 29, 2019 at 10:52 p.m.

Ten former McDonald's workers are suing the company and one of its franchisees, alleging racial and sexual discrimination and harassment in a suit that links the restaurant giant to employee...

Ghiradelli plans to open a 7,000-square-foot store in the south tower of the Wrigley Building, foreground right, on Memorial Day.

Ghirardelli to open in Wrigley Building on Memorial Day

June 16, 2018 at 3:14 a.m.

Ghirardelli is taking another bite out of Chicago, digging in to one sweet landmark. The California-based chocolate company signed a lease for a 7,000-square-foot store in the south tower of...

McDonald’s turnaround efforts not working, analyst suggests

June 16, 2018 at 4:44 a.m.

McDonald's turnaround efforts, including a new advertising campaign, have not led to a pickup in sales at its existing U.S. restaurants, a Wall Street analyst said Wednesday. McDonald's performance in...

Red velvet Oreos coming in February

May 31, 2019 at 1:37 p.m.

Oreo's latest twist on its best-selling cookie: a red velvet makeover in time for Valentine's Day. The latest limited edition Oreos, with red cookies and cream cheese-flavored filling, are set...

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