Introduction
It’s a sad day for McDonald’s fans as one of the fast-food giant’s biggest operators has announced that it is pulling out of the business. The news comes as a shock to many, as the operator had been a major part of the McDonald’s family for decades. The operator, which is based in the United Kingdom, has decided to focus on other business ventures instead. This news has left many wondering what this means for the future of McDonald’s and how it will affect the company’s operations. In this article, we’ll take a look at the implications of this decision and what it could mean for the future of McDonald’s.
One of McDonald’s Biggest Operators Pulls Out of the Business — Eat This Not That
McDonald’s has been a staple of the fast food industry for decades, but one of its biggest operators is now pulling out of the business. Arcos Dorados, the largest McDonald’s franchisee in the world, announced that it will be selling off its restaurants in Latin America and the Caribbean.
The move comes as McDonald’s has been struggling to keep up with changing consumer tastes and preferences. The company has been trying to adapt to the trend of healthier eating, but it has been slow to make changes. Arcos Dorados has been one of the biggest operators of McDonald’s restaurants in the region, and its departure could be a sign of further trouble for the fast food giant.
The news of Arcos Dorados’ departure has left many wondering what they should eat instead of McDonald’s. Fortunately, there are plenty of healthier options available. Here are some of the best alternatives to McDonald’s that you can enjoy:
- Subway: Subway offers a variety of healthy sandwiches and salads that are much better for you than a Big Mac.
- Chipotle: Chipotle is known for its burritos and tacos, but it also offers a variety of salads and bowls that are packed with fresh ingredients.
- Panera Bread: Panera Bread offers a variety of soups, salads, and sandwiches that are made with fresh ingredients and are much healthier than McDonald’s.
- Taco Bell: Taco Bell has recently added a variety of healthier options to its menu, including salads and bowls.
- Chick-fil-A: Chick-fil-A is known for its fried chicken sandwiches, but it also offers a variety of salads and wraps that are much healthier than McDonald’s.
McDonald’s may be one of the most recognizable fast food chains in the world, but it’s not the only option. There are plenty of healthier alternatives that you can enjoy instead. So, the next time you’re looking for a quick meal, consider one of these healthier options instead of McDonald’s.
After announcing major changes to its franchisee policies, America’s No.1 fast-food chain is parting ways with one of its most prominent operators.
According to Restaurant Business, McDonald’s is buying out Florida-based Caspers Company and taking over all 60 of its restaurants in the Tampa and Jacksonville area. The chain has not revealed what it plans to do with the stores post-acquisition and whether any closures are expected.
Operators since 1958, the Casper family opened its first McDonald’s location when the chain’s nationwide footprint was below 100 restaurants, making them one of the oldest operators in the McDonald’s system. And according to a message from Jason Clark, vice president of the Atlanta Field Office, Caspers’ locations are also some of the most successful ones in the region based on sales, customer count, and cash flows.
Caspers Company is also credited with starting the nation’s first McDonald’s franchisee organization, the National Owners Association, in 2018. Caspers’ CEO Blake Casper has been serving as its chairman since inception.
McDonald’s recently refreshed its franchise system with policy changes that seem designed to keep operators on their toes, which hasn’t helped its strained relationship with long-term operators.
The Chicago-based burger giant, which has about 13,000 franchise operators in the United States, outlined in an internal memo a new way it plans to vet operators who want to renew their 20-year franchise agreements. No matter how long they’ve been in business, franchisees will have to undergo a whole new application process to remain in the system, even those in generally good standing.
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Additionally, children or spouses of existing operators who apply to become operators themselves will be evaluated as new candidates without preferential treatment.
“Moving forward, we will adopt ‘new term’ across the U.S. market to describe the process of awarding another 20-year franchise agreement based on performance history,” McDonald’s USA president Joe Erlinger wrote in the memo. “The change is in keeping with the principle that receiving a new franchise term is earned, not given.”
In a bid to diversify its network of operators, the chain has been on a buy-out spree. In fact, a record 400 franchisees have left the system last year—representing some 13% of the company’s total franchisee-owned locations. Some speculate that McDonald’s may also be looking for ways to rid its ranks of the most vocal critics.
Mura Dominko