Toronto Is About To Get A McCafe
The quick coffee scene in Canada is about to get a lot more interesting as fast-food chain McDonald’s is set to cut the ribbon on a stand-alone McCafe next week.
The location, which is at Toronto’s Union Station, will open up next week. A second, in an office-based location, is due to follow in January next year.
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KFC targets China for coffee sales
The Chinese coffee sector is about to welcome a new, super-sized player in the coming weeks, one that could cause Starbucks and other established coffee chains a real headache or two.
Enter KFC, the company formerly known as Kentucky Fried Chicken.
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McDonald’s goes upmarket with The Corner
A little sigh gets let out as figure reaches up remove the calendar from its home for the past twelve months. In its place a new calendar, all shiny, picturesque and blank. “New year; new me,” says whispers in a sullen tone.
It is a scene that gets played out in houses around the world. As soon as one year ends, resolutions aplenty get thrown around. Some might opt to head to the gym more regularly; other may decide to be more positive and a few opt for a complete overhaul. McDonald’s certainly fall into the latter category.
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McCafe set to be introduced into India
The McCafe concept may be making McDonald’s restaurants some rather large profits, but the idea of the fast-food outlet serving coffee isn’t as widespread as you might imagine.
However, success is often replicated so therefore the only surprising thing about McCafe’s imminent arrival in key Indian markets is how long it has taken to get there.
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McDonald’s in new ‘hot coffee’ case
After originally being denied the chance to take a Brooklyn-based McDonald’s franchise to court, Boris Khanimov now has a second bite of the cherry and intends to take full advantage of the situation.
His initial claim was waved away two years, but a local appeals court has reinstated him claim and proceedings against the franchise, officially known as 82 Court Street Corp., will begin again.
“There was no competent proof submitted by 82 Court,” the appeal judges wrote in their statement.
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McMousecafe
It was just like any other day in Fredericton, New Brunswick.
In the local McDonald’s store there was a queue of people patiently waiting to be served in the so called ‘Breakfast rush’. Ron Morais picked up his cup of coffee, paid, and left.
As he made his way through the Canadian town he sipped on his coffee until he reached the dregs.
McDonald’s to offer free coffee for a fortnight
If you one of the many people who like to start their day off by having a cup of coffee, then McDonald’s might just have a deal for you – but only if you act quickly.
From next Tuesday (September 16th) through America’s National Coffee Day (September 29th), the retailer famed for their golden arches will be offering customers a free (small) coffee during their breakfast trading hours.
Only while stocks last and only at participating restaurants, obviously.
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McCafe is heading to retail
One of the biggest companies vying over the lucrative coffee market is about to enter the similarly ultra-competitive retail sector, it has been announced.
But the question is, would you willingly buy McCafe coffee from your local supermarket or grocery store?
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Man upset with McDonald’s coffee arrested
Sometimes we get a bad cup of coffee. Some of us even, occasionally, make a bad brew, and when that time comes, most people would take the rough with the smooth and act in a civilised and adult manner.
Not for one Gasuel Perez who is currently facing a police investigation after being charged with failing to remain at a crash that involved an injury.
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A Maryland McDonald’s slap their landlords with a lawsuit
When Dunkin Donuts signed an agreement to open up and outlet in a Montgomery County shopping centre, the move, as expected, did not sit well with McDonald’s.
The New England favourite offers a menu that includes signature ranges of coffee, breakfast and lunch items that you may associate with other food and beverage retailers.
McDonald’s took note and reacted to this news in a headline grabbing manner.
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