The company tries to tamp down criticism from activists who argue that the mascot promotes childhood obesity.
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Local eateries pledge to feed the Cleveland man who helped rescue 3 kidnap victims. McDonald's, however, has remained mum.
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The retail giant doesn't always get the credit it deserves for operating one of the most efficient businesses in the world.
The three-quarter pound serving of fries is called the 'Mega Potato' in Japan. It's also the type of gimmick competitors are using to crush the fast-food giant in the US.
It's still No. 1 among the world's 100 biggest names, whose combined worth is $2.6 trillion. No. 8 might surprise you.
The sub-slinger simply told us something we already know.
A survey by Subway pokes at its competitor, which has far bigger problems than its image.
Both the incorrigibly unhampered DJIA and broader S&P 500 have been rocketing to record highs.
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