As burgers boom in Russia, McDonald's touts discipline: to maximize a market, chain rations growth; trimming wait lines

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Diner traffic for fast food chain McDonald's Corp. is highest in Russia, where each store serves approximately 850,000 customers per year, or more than double the traffic figures for the company's other markets in 118 countries. Controlled growth and an emphasis on quality improvement have boosted shares by 33%.

Foreign operations, Sales, profits & dividends, Securities issued, listed, Russia, Securities, Company sales and earnings, Company earnings/profit, Company securities

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McDonald's president to quit; move sparks management shift

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McDonald's Corp. of the United States is in the middle of a management shake-up. Don Thompson has been named president of McDonald's U.S.A. and Vice President Mike Roberts has resigned. Mr. Roberts will be succeeded by Ralph Alvarez at the fast food restaurant giant.

Company overview, Roberts, Mike, Thompson, Don

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A quick ascent at McDonald's despite stumble

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Cuban-born Ralph Alvarez has risen through the ranks quickly at McDonald's Corp., despite having left the company for two years. Mr. Alvarez now holds the number two position at McDonald's.

Management dynamics, Cuba, Management, Company business management

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