McDonald's to overhaul corporate structure

McDonald's yesterday outlined a restructuring plan that includes an overhaul of its corporate structure.

The fast-food giant intends to increase “resources in key strategic areas like technology and field consulting,” according to information posted on the company’s website.

McDonald’s expects to record a pretax charge of $80 million to $90 million in the second quarter as it eliminates its existing regional corporate structure in favor of field offices.

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