McDonald's May Sell Partner Brands. The speculation continues regarding McDonald's plans with respect to its Donato's Pizzeria, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Boston Market brands. Although McDonald's experienced a rise in same store sales for its burger chain, it announced that it would take fourth-quarter charges on its Partner Brands. The Wall Street Journal (subscription only) claims that this announcement signals the coming end for McDonald's partnership with these brands. Jim Cantalupo said that McDonald's would make a decision on the partner Brands by the end of the year.
Posted by franchiselawblog at November 10, 2003 08:26 PM