McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD) KSA has chosen MenaITech for Human Capital Management.

McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD) Makes Human Capital Decision

The full suite of MenaITechs human capital management solution has been selected by McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD) Saudi Arabia‘s exclusive franchisee Riyadh International Catering Corporation (RICC), for the automation of its human capital, personnel and payroll processes in its Riyadh head office and across the Kingdom.

Alaa Nassar, MenaITech KSA’s country manager said that, “We’re proud to add McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD)’s Saudi Arabia to our reference list as we consider it a strategic client, bearing in mind that MenaITech has earned the trust of McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD)’s Jordan last year, and it became one of our esteemed clients. Moreover, we have solid expertise in the food industry with clients ranging from Kout Food Group in Kuwait to Casper & Gambini’s in Lebanon”.

MenaITech’s implementation of its complete Human Capital Information System (HCIS) at McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD) is planned to open before the year end.

McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD) shares were at 92.74 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 6.3% change in the stock price over the past 3 months.

McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy
Mean recommendation: 1.58
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: 1.63
Zack’s Rank: 13 out of 47 in the industry

McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD) has announced senior management changes.

McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD) Shakeup At Top

McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD), the world’s leading global foodservice retailer, has announced several new appointments.

Doug Goare has been named President of McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD) Europe and Jose Armario has been appointed as Executive Vice President of Global Supply Chain, Real Estate Development and Franchising.

The new postings took place as Steve Easterbrook, President of McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD) Europe is resigning to join the privately owned Gondola Group.

Don Thompson, McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD) President and Chief Operating Officer, said that, “Doug has led our strategic efforts for both global supply chain and restaurant development in Europe and around the world. I’m confident that his strong management and operations experience, his deep working knowledge of our business, and his subject matter expertise will bolster his leadership of McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD) Europe”.

McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD) company shares are currently standing at 86.67.

Price History
Last Price: 86.67
52 Week Low / High: 71.74 / 89.57
50 Day Moving Average: 84.46
6 Month Price Change %: 13.9%
12 Month Price Change %: 20.8%

McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD) is planning to create 300 jobs in Ireland.

McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD) Planning Ireland Expansion

McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD) will be opening a location in Balbriggan, Co Dublin, at the end of next month, which will create a total of 300 jobs for the year.

An officials from McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD) said that, “McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD) is more confident that next year we will have another four store openings, which will create the same amount of jobs as this year. McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD) can’t say which stores yet, as we are not sure which locations will come through first, but we are pursuing a number of sites. Both Liffey Valley and Cashel, which is our first motorway site, have been trading very strongly and above expectations. Cashel is 24hours and has already become a regular stop-off site for motorists”.

McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD) stocks were at 86.82 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 7.1% change in the stock price over the past 3 months.

McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy
Mean recommendation: 1.63
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: 1.79
Zack’s Rank: 10 out of 44 in the industry

McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD) has introduced a few healthy changes.

McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD) Making Health Moves

McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD), the fast-food giant, has made some healthy changes in its meals.

As part of the changes, McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD)’s Happy Meals for children will include a few fruits slices and the amount of french fries will be reduced.

McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD) will release a new Happy Meal in September ,which is expected to include the choice of chicken nuggets, a hamburger or cheeseburger with fries and apple slices.

McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD) is hoping that the change will increase their sales and will also enhance the chain’s image in the market.

McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD) shares are currently standing at 82.11.

Price History
Last Price: 82.11
52 Week Low / High: 71.04 / 89.57
50 Day Moving Average: 83.98
6 Month Price Change %: 11.8%
12 Month Price Change %: 14.5%

McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD) has plans to provide a serving of fruit or vegetable with every Happy Meal.

McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD) To Improve Happy Meals

McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD), the fast food giant, is getting ready to serve a dish of fruit or vegetable with every Happy Meal sold in the US, and also plans to shrink the portion of fries.

This offer will start in September in some markets, with all 14,000 American restaurants getting the revamped offering by next April.

Jan Fields, president of McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD)’s USA, said that, “People come to McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD) and, first of all, they want the choice and the control to be theirs, but their expectation of a Happy Meal does include a fry. When we did it without fries, there was a huge disappointment factor. While apple slices will often be the healthy side dish, other options may be carrots, raisins, pineapple slices or mandarin oranges, depending on the time of year and the region in which they are being served”.

McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD) stocks were at 88.12 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 15.2% movement in the stock price over the past 3 months.

McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy
Mean recommendation: 1.79
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: 1.71
Zack’s Rank: 3 out of 44 in the industry

McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD) has plans to super-size new outlets in Japan.

McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD) To Open Bigger Restaurants

The Japan Times has reported that McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD) Holdings Co. (Japan) Ltd. has plans to open large-size restaurants.

The fast-food chain plans to create 150 to 200 new outlets, mainly large ones, annually while closing almost the same number of smaller restaurants.

Eiko Harada, chairman and chief executive officer of McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD), said that, “Unless we boost the capacities of our restaurants, we won’t be able to meet customer needs and will lose (business) opportunities. Of restaurants to be launched over the next three to five years, 90 percent will be suburban-type, drive-through outlets”.

McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD) stocks are currently standing at 86.54.

Price History
Last Price: 86.54
52 Week Low / High: 68.59 / 87.04
50 Day Moving Average: 82.9
6 Month Price Change %: 15.1%
12 Month Price Change %: 23.4%

McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD) Canada has adopted electronic money in its restaurants.

McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD) Canada Pushing Contactless Payments

McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD) Canada has added the use of electronic money for customers.

The fast food giant has installed Visa PayWave and MasterCard PayPass-enabled point-of-sale (POS) payment terminals at more than 1400 restaurant locations in Canada.

Customers will be able to pay for their food securely and quickly by tapping their mobile or credit card against a reader.

Jacques Mignault, chief operating officer, McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD)’s Restaurants of Canada Limited, “We believe in giving our customers a quick and convenient way to enjoy quality food and superior service. We’re excited to be able to offer our customers the convenience, speed and security of contactless payments in our restaurants”.

McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD) shares were at 85.35 at the end of the last day’s trading. There’s been a 12.6% change in the stock price over the past 3 months.

McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD) Analyst Advice
Consensus Opinion: Moderate Buy
Mean recommendation: 1.71
(1=Strong Buy, 5=Strong Sell)
3 Months Ago: 1.71
Zack’s Rank: 14 out of 43 in the industry

McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD) has introduced wraps to their menu in the UK.

McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD) Intros Wraps To UK

McDonalds Corp. (NYSE:MCD), the fast food chain, is introducing wraps to its Deli Choices menu in the UK.

The range includes a Grilled Chicken Salad Wrap and a Sweet Chilli Crispy Chicken Wrap.

According to company officials, it is the biggest introduction to its permanent menu in four years.

Alistair Macrow, vice president of marketing for McDonald’s UK, said that, “Introducing the new Wraps range is the next step in the expansion of our menu. In order to meet the changing demands and desires of our customers, over the last four years we’ve added more choice than ever before. We aim to give customers another reason to consider McDonald’s as their lunchtime destination”.

McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD) company shares are currently standing at 82.83.

Price History
Last Price: 82.83
52 Week Low / High: 65.31 / 83.08
50 Day Moving Average: 79.95
6 Month Price Change %: 7.7%
12 Month Price Change %: 18.4%