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NEW YORK, NY - JUNE 01: Kim Ward holds an extra large soft drink from McDonald's on June 1, 2012 in New York City. In an attempt by the administration to fight obesity, New York City Mayor Michael Bloomberg announced plans yesterday to implement a ban on the sale of large sodas and other sugary drinks at restaurants, movie theaters and street carts. The ban has proved controversial with many people saying it will not decrease obesity and will be a further erosion of personal choice.
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I was 19 the first time I had fast food, eating at McDonald's. I thought it was the greatest thing in the world.
McDonald's really is looking to be a very responsible corporate marketer ... Part of that is a conscious decision not to include any food or McDonald's products in Happy Studio. You may see fruit, vegetables and water from time to time because we want to get a positive message to kids and are looking at things in a balanced way.
McDonald's really is looking to be a very responsible corporate marketer ... Part of that is a conscious decision not to include any food or McDonald's products in Happy Studio. You may see fruit, vegetables and water from time to time because we want to get a positive message to kids and are looking at things in a balanced way.More quotes »
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Police: Man beaten with his own cane
Jericho man punched another man in the parking lot of a McDonald's restaurant Thursday and then used the victim's walking cane to beat him, Nassau County police said.The victim, 47, was talking on his cellphone at about 10:35 p.m. in the parking lot of the Read more »
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US stocks open higher with stronger earnings
giant posted more than $3 billion in quarterly profits. Orders for locomotives, aircraft engines and other equipment jumped.McDonald's, the world's biggest hamburger chain, said that profits in the first quarter rose 7 percent. Its stock is up 1.7 percent Read more »
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McDonald's reports higher 1Q profit
Corp. is still seeing its value meals and specialty drinks pay off with budget-conscious diners.The world's biggest hamburger chain said Friday that its net income rose 7 percent in the first quarter, in line with Wall Street expectations.McDonald's says global Read more »
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New Burger King menu a McDonald's replica
started in 1954.But there are unmistakable similarities between Burger King's new lineup and the offerings its much-bigger rival McDonald's has rolled out in recent years. The Golden Arches introduced specialty salads in 2003, snack wraps in 2006, premium Read more »
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$5G for McDonald's healthy eating campaign
operators who came up with the idea known as the McDonald's Nutrition Network.Hendel said the initiative is an offshoot of McDonald's new national Happy Meal ad campaign, which makes people aware that Happy Meals have 20 percent fewer calories these days."Every Read more »
Around the web
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Bigger is better in NYC – except for soft drinks
Mayor, has proposed amending the city's health code to ban the sale of soft drinks in cups larger than 16oz (455ml), a size that McDonald's calls small. The chain's medium is 21oz, and its large is 32oz. "You can still be a beast. We're not keeping you from 7:33 PM from The Independent Read more »
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Cracker Barrel vs. Big Mac
Jubak recommended McDonald's (MCD) shares the other day after finding its fast-food competitors' margins less than filling. And I wouldn't dare second-guess Jim, since he's forgotten more about stocks than I'll ever glean. The global fast-food leader's 3.1% 4:57 PM from FOX Sports Read more »
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McDonald's (MCD) Hits Back at NYC Mayor Bloomberg Over 'Sugary Drink' Debate
(NYSE: MCD) is firing back at NYC Mayor Michael Bloomberg Friday via the microblogging service Twittter. On Thursday, Bloomberg's Twitter account (@MikeBloomberg) posted the message: "@McDonalds drinks have increased 457% in volume since 1955. Portion size 2:20 PM from Street Insider Read more »
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McDonald’s slams NYC Mayor Bloomberg in tweet over large soft drink ban
the proposed ban. “Public health issues cannot be effectively addressed through a narrowly focused and misguided ban,” said McDonald’s USA spokeswoman Heather Oldani. “This is a complex topic, and one that requires a more collaborative and comprehensive approach.” 1:58 PM from The Daily Caller Read more »
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Fat? Don't Blame McDonald's
be swept away in the wake of the obesity epidemic, rest easy. Chef Dan Coudreaut — senior director of culinary innovation for McDonald's USA and the man the Chicago Tribune called "the most powerful chef in America" — says it ain't gonna happen. "If we were 1:21 PM from Cleveland Scene Read more »
