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McDonald’s takes a bigger stake in its China businessMcDonald’s takes a bigger stake in its China business

With the acquisition of Carlyle’s minority stake, McDonald’s increases its ownership stake in China from 20% to 48% as it aims to get to 10,000 units in the market by 2028.

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Chick-fil-A debuts a family game brand in time for the holidays
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NRN editors discuss discounts at McDonald’s and Domino’s, and how KFC is appealing to Gen Z and Alpha
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Chipotle is bringing back its Boorito promotion with late-night hours
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Chick-fil-A launches its first cookbook to support Shared Table program
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