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MCDONALDS

Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jul 29, 2020
McDonald’s to sell chunk of Japan business and speed closures in U.S.
McDonald's said it will cut its ownership in McDonald's Holdings Co. Japan to at least 35 percent from 49 percent.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / DESSERT WATCH
May 23, 2020
McDonald’s ramune McShake: Summery, sweet and nostalgic
McDonald's Japan's ramune-flavored McShake is a creamy take on the candy version of the citrusy soda.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / DESSERT WATCH
Feb 15, 2020
With the Kit Kat McFlurry, McDonald's continues its winning streak
Dessert Watch doesn't play favorites, but recently McDonald's Japan has been on a roll that's hard to ignore. The once besieged fast food chain has been scoring sweet hits (and online buzz) in the past few months, and its latest continues the streak.
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / DESSERT WATCH
Dec 7, 2019
The McDonald's strawberry 'chocolate' pie: Confusingly named, but a worth-it guilty pleasure
In all honesty, no one needs dessert following a meal at McDonald's.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 5, 2019
Ousted McDonald's CEO gets to keep $37 million in stock awards
Former McDonald's Corp. Chief Executive Officer Stephen Easterbrook, who was fired for having a relationship with an employee, was allowed to keep stock awards worth more than $37 million as well as $675,000 severance and health insurance benefits.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Nov 4, 2019
McDonald's CEO out after 'consensual relationship' with employee
McDonald's Corp. dismissed Chief Executive Steve Easterbrook over a recent consensual relationship with an employee, which the board determined violated company policy, the fast-food giant said on Sunday.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / MEDIA MIX
Sep 21, 2019
Confusion reigns over scope of the forthcoming tax hike
When the government raised the consumption tax from 5 percent to 8 percent in April 2014, Japan suffered a recession. One possible indicator if such a downturn will happen prior to next month's long-delayed hike to 10 percent is how much people are spending now in anticipation of the increase. On Sept....
Japan Times
LIFE / Food & Drink / DESSERT WATCH
May 4, 2019
The new McDonald's McFlurry tastes like caramel, caramel and, well, caramel
The recently released McDonald's McFlurry Nama Caramel delivers on its promise of caramel flavor and sweetness, but not much else.
Japan Times
WORLD
May 18, 2018
London mayor looks to ban McDonald's and other fast food advertising from public transport
Billboards advertising junk food from vendors like McDonald's Corp. might be banned from London's Underground rail and bus network under new plans announced by the city's mayor, as part of his efforts to tackle rising levels of childhood obesity.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Jan 5, 2018
McDonald's Japan logs 8% uptick in sales for December
McDonald's Holdings Co. (Japan) said Friday its same-store sales in December rose 8.0 percent from a year earlier, up for the 25th straight month.
Japan Times
JAPAN / Media / Japan Pulse
Nov 4, 2017
Video game makers find a marketing recipe for success
Sega's popular video game character Sonic the Hedgehog is famous for running fast, but now it's slowing down to grab a bite to eat with some extra friendly company.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 19, 2017
McDonald's secret sauce for success in Japan
McDonald's Japan took a series of hits starting in 2014 that threatened to crack its golden arches: a supplier was selling expired chicken, a human tooth was found in french fries and a child was injured by a plastic shard in a sundae.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Sep 7, 2017
McDonald's Japan adding restaurants as turnaround gains momentum
McDonald's Japan is adding to its restaurant count in the second half of the year, underscoring a turnaround that has seen same-store sales climb for 21 straight months.
Japan Times
BUSINESS
Aug 23, 2017
For foreign companies in Japan, adapting to local culture seen as key to success
Adjusting to culture in Japan is often a challenge for foreign residents. The same goes for foreign companies.
BUSINESS / Companies
Jun 16, 2017
After decades-long run, McDonald's ends Olympic sponsorship deal early
U.S. fast-food giant McDonald's has ended its 41-year-long Olympic Games sponsorship deal three years early, the International Olympic Committee said on Friday.
Japan Times
BUSINESS / Companies
Apr 26, 2017
McDonald's shelves plans to sell Japan unit stake after rebound
McDonald's Corp. said it's shelving plans to sell a stake in its Japan unit that has seen a turnaround since the company announced it was looking for a buyer more than a year ago.

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