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The lawsuit says McDonald’s discriminates against black franchisees

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2 years ago

September 1, 2020

Kenneth Woodward

The lawsuit says McDonald's discriminates against black franchisees

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McDonald’s facts you didn’t know

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The only McDonald’s in the world where the arches are blue

McDonald’s may be known for its golden arches, but there is one place where the arches are blue instead of yellow.

In 1993, the chain was building its site in Sedona when city officials protested the chain’s iconic color scheme. They feared that the gold would clash too much with the city’s natural red surroundings. The teams agreed on a turquoise blue color, which is quite different from its iconic logo, but the rest is history.

McDonald’s in the style of a spaceship in New Mexico.

Although the infamous Roswell UFO incident in 1947 occurred about 75 miles outside the city, that did not stop believers from heading south-east.

With the creation of Urban McDonald’s in the 1990s, the fast food company went to great lengths to create a place that matched the place’s brand. It’s not just architecture that matches an extraterrestrial theme: art and murals in the restaurant’s galactic motif.

You can visit Hamburger University at the chain’s headquarters.

If you’re ever in Chicago, be sure to add the network’s global headquarters to your itinerary and sample some of the most popular menu items from around the world. The university is a real school where students can focus on leadership and development. It’s even harder to accept than Harvard…

The trendiest McDonald’s is in Ohio

This Independence, Ohio McDonald’s trades golden arches and playrooms for stately chandeliers and cascading staircases.

There are over 1,000 McDonald’s in just two states.

California and Texas have the most McDonald’s in the country, California has 1,286 people and Texas has 1,189 people. Florida is in third place with 907.

You can get a lobster at McDonald’s in Maine

When in Maine! McDonald’s in Freeport used to be the only McDonald’s in the state, but now there are 62. Seafood lovers can even add lobster rolls to their orders.

The oldest McDonald’s in the world is 66 years old.

California is home to 1,286 McDonald’s, the largest in the country, including the oldest!

McDonald’s at 10207 Lakewood Blvd. Downey was built back in 1953. From a kitchen aquarium to Speedee’s single arched sign, it hasn’t changed since it opened nearly seven decades ago.

You can step back in time with this McDonald’s in Massachusetts

Featuring white and black checkerboard tiles, vinyl booth, and neon decor, this retro diner in Fairhaven brings a strong nostalgic vibe to us.

This New York McDonald’s is the most adorable

Chain fans are crazy about this McDonald’s located just off the Jericho Highway for its charming southern-style architecture, with elongated porches and shuttered windows.

This McDonald’s is like a train

All aboard McDonald’s in Barstow, California! The restaurant is home to several more culinary specialists at Barstow Station, which is built from 16 railroad cars connected together. Customers can dine on passenger train carriages, and Instagram seems to have everything they need.

The state with the least McDonald’s is …

North Dakota has the smallest McDonald’s in the country, with 25 outlets. Vermont has 26 people, Washington DC 27, Wyoming 29, and South Dakota 30.

Chief Executive Officer Chris Kempchinski told CNBC in June that diversity is “critical” and should affect “every aspect” of his business.

He also defended the McDonald’s story, stating that the Chicago-based company “has created more millionaires in the black community than probably any other corporation on the planet, but there is still work to be done.”

Ferraro called the claim “complete nonsense,” stating that the number of Black franchisees had dropped to 186 from 377 since 1998.

More than 90% of the 14,400 McDonald’s restaurants in the United States are recently served by approximately 1,600 franchisees.

The company renewed its values before suing ousted CEO Steve Easterbrook for $ 41.8 million in severance pay for allegedly covering up inappropriate sexual relations with three employees.

Easterbrook said the claim was “groundless.”

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ERSE bans the cost of the Iberian contract mechanism from being included in electricity bills until April 26 – ECO

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August 13, 2022

Kenneth Woodward

ERSE bans the cost of the Iberian contract mechanism from being included in electricity bills until April 26 – ECO

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Economy

Kazakhstan is preparing to supply oil to Azerbaijan instead of Russia – Oil

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14 hours ago

August 12, 2022

Kenneth Woodward

Kazakhstan is preparing to supply oil to Azerbaijan instead of Russia - Oil

In the international oil market, a new adjustment of black gold routes may occur. Kazakhstan is preparing to export its oil via Azerbaijan’s largest oil pipeline to circumvent Russia’s threat to close the Black Sea port of Novorossiysk.

After a Russian court threatened to cut off an oil route through which Kazakhstan exports black gold to the world, Astana is preparing to ship its oil from Azerbaijan’s largest oil pipeline as early as September, sources close to the case say, citing Reuters.

For about two decades, Kazakh oil, which accounts for 1% of the world’s oil reserves, was transported through the CPC (Caspian Pipeline Consortium) pipeline, which was sent to the Russian port of Novorossiysk on the Black Sea, from where the oil was shipped. the rest of the world.

However, in July a Russian court threatened to shut down the CPC pipeline to Kazakhstan, prompting the Astana government and foreign companies operating in the country’s oil sector to reach out to other possible partners to ensure that if Russia ceases to act as a bridge between Kazakhstan’s oil and the world There may be other transportation options.

Thus, one of the sources assured Reuters that the Kazakh oil company Kazmunaigas (KMG) is negotiating with the Azerbaijani side to export 1.5 million tons of oil per year through the Azerbaijani pipeline, which transports raw materials to the port of Ceyhan. , Turkey. The contract is to be signed in August, and oil on this route is to start in September.

However, these agreements may not be enough to ensure that the world receives the same number of barrels of oil from Kazakhstan as before Russia’s possible production cuts.

According to the British agency, this partnership will bring 30,000 barrels of oil per day to countries buying Kazakh oil, which is very small compared to the 1.4 million barrels per day currently transported by CPC.

In addition, two other sources report that Astana is in talks to have another 3.5 million tons of crude oil annually exported via another pipeline to the port of Supsa in the Black Sea region from Georgia starting next year. In a Reuters report, KMG representatives declined to comment on the issue.

Kazakhstan can make a difference in the uncertain future

By seeking to sign these agreements, Kazakhstan can not only ensure its own economic viability, but also ensure that the imbalance between supply and demand for oil on the international market does not worsen.

Oil consumption is expected to rise to 2.1 million barrels a day this year, up 300,000 barrels from the previous forecast, according to International Energy Agency data released this Thursday.

Kenneth Woodward

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Economy

Caixa Geral de Depósitos may close 23 branches this month – Executive Digest

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22 hours ago

August 12, 2022

Kenneth Woodward

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The union of workers of the CGD group companies, STEC, has published information received from the administration of Caixa Geral de Depósitos (CGD), announcing that the bank intends to further cut costs and close 23 more branches during August, with more frequency in the Lisbon and Porto areas .

The union warns that with this closure there will be an “inevitable congestion” of other branches in these areas, pointing out that even now they are having difficulty responding to services and recalling that from 2012 to 2022 they left CGD more than 3,300 workers and 300 branches were closed in Portugal.

STEC points to the government’s statement that it “cannot abdicate its responsibility for territorial integrity” and that “it is essential that the state defines the strategic direction that the bank must take, namely its responsibilities in terms of the public interest “. … and the needs of the population, guaranteeing them a service of proximity and quality.”

Kenneth Woodward

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