Fast food franchise shows impressive financial results

We're connecting with customers worldwide by providing a convenient, affordable and relevant restaurant experience. This ongoing commitment to customers continues to drive our momentum in every area of the world."

McDonald's restaurants, remains firmly entrenched at the top. Its systemwide sales increased 12 percent after a year in which it could seemingly do no wrong. Despite that, No. 2, 7-Eleven, managed to reduce the distance between it and the top spot by increasing its worldwide sales an astonishing 27 percent

As unemployment goes up, interest in entrepreneurship goes up and people consider starting small businesses and franchises.

USA -  An Iowa gay man who claimed he was fired by a McDonald's franchise in Dyersville after management learned he is gay and HIV-positive has dropped his lawsuit.

Daniel Carver, 46, withdrew the suit "with prejudice" meaning he cannot legally reinstate it and court documents do not indicate why he decided not to proceed.

The fast food franchise chain is testing a new broiler designed to more save time, energy, and money, and - more over - makes the Whopper taste better.

NUMBER 1: SUBWAY

"A Global Reputation for Offering Fresh, Tasty, Healthier Alternatives to Traditionally Fatty Fast Foods"

Here's what Subway's Public Relations Coordinator Rob Wilson had to say: