Why is Chick-fil-A Better Than McDonald’s?
Mary Vinnedge
July 10, 2021
Chick-fil-A was Rated the Top Fast-Food Restaurant Once Again. What’s the Appeal? The results are in and Chick-fil-A wins big
Mary Vinnedge
Mary Vinnedge is an award-winning journalist who has served as editor in chief, managing editor and senior editor at national and regional publications, including SUCCESS and Design NJ magazines. She also held reporting and editing roles at The Dallas Morning News and Charlotte Observer newspapers.
Before Mary began covering franchise news and trends as a staff writer for FranchiseWire and Franchise Consultant Magazine, she developed articles on topics ranging from lifestyle, education, health and science to home projects, horticulture, gardening, interior design and architecture. These articles included her reporting on academic news at her alma mater, Texas A&M University, when Mary worked in the marketing department of the Texas A&M Foundation. She continues to be a news junkie and subscribes to several publications.
Today Mary and her husband are empty nesters living on Galveston Island near Houston. The couple’s blended family – scattered around the United States – includes five children, five grandchildren and two very spoiled, very barky miniature schnauzer rescues.
McDonald’s first nationwide U.S. loyalty program starts July 8
Mary Vinnedge
June 29, 2021
Customers using app can swap MyMcDonald’s Rewards points for varied menu items McDonald’s new app-based loyalty program, which will begin
Black Franchise Leadership Council to Celebrate Juneteenth on June 24
Mary Vinnedge
June 19, 2021
IFA Group Supports Diversity and Equality in Franchising The International Franchise Association (IFA) and its Black Franchise Leadership Council invite
Round 2 Proposed for Restaurant Revitalization Fund
Mary Vinnedge
June 15, 2021
With initial money quickly claimed, a bigger aid package introduced in Congress could mean more help for franchise restaurants The Restaurant
Author Marcia Chatelain Wins 2021 Pulitzer Prize
Mary Vinnedge
June 13, 2021
The Georgetown University Professor explores McDonald’s relationship with Blacks in America Dr. Marcia Chatelain won the 2021 Pulitzer Prize in
Subway Seeks Drastic Terms in New Franchise Agreements
Mary Vinnedge
June 10, 2021
Store Operators Face Harsh Rules and Restrictions if They Want to Limit Royalties to 8% Once upon a time, there
These Franchise Fast-Food Giants Support Pride Month
Mary Vinnedge
June 8, 2021
Some of the Biggest Brands in the Fast-Food Industry are Promoting Pride Month 2021 Now you can enjoy a side
Franchising Pride Council Trumpets Opportunities for LGBTQ Entrepreneurs
Mary Vinnedge
June 4, 2021
Leaders Within Franchising Advocate for Diversity and Inclusion June is LGBTQ Pride Month, and leaders within franchising want to spread
Peyton Manning and Papa John’s Franchise: The Full Story
Mary Vinnedge
June 1, 2021
Why is the Retired NFL Quarterback no Longer a Multi-Unit Franchisee for the Pizza Giant? Former National Football League star
McDonald’s workers to strike in the push for $15 minimum wage
Mary Vinnedge
May 13, 2021
McDonald’s cooks and cashiers plan to walk off the job in at least 15 U.S. cities. That meal may not
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