Monday January 7, 2019, 00:00:00

Tidbits re MCD, SBUX, and Taco Bell (owned by YUM)

By Mark Kalinowski

We briefly note the following tidbits regarding McDonald’s (MCD; Buy), Starbucks (SBUX; Neutral), and Taco Bell (owned by Yum Brands [YUM; Buy]):

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Monday January 7, 2019, 00:00:00

MCD Detailed Results from Online Poll of 1,000+ McDonald’s Franchisees

By Mark Kalinowski

Recently, McDonald’s (MCD; Buy) National Leadership Council (NLC) — a group that represents McDonald’s franchisees — hired a top consulting firm to conduct an online poll “with 1,154 McDonald’s Owner Operators [franchisees].” We have obtained a copy of the detailed survey results, and include them in this report.

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Thursday January 3, 2019, 00:00:00

Tidbits re MCD, Luckin Coffee, CAKE, and DNKN

By Mark Kalinowski

We briefly note the following tidbits regarding McDonald’s (MCD; Buy), privatelyheld Luckin Coffee, The Cheesecake Factory (CAKE; Neutral), and Dunkin’ (owned by Dunkin’ Brands Group [DNKN; Neutral]):

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