Fast Food & QSR

In her new role, she will oversee technology strategy and execution for nearly 14,000 McDonald’s restaurants across the United States, leveraging her global expertise to accelerate innovation and enhance both customer and crew experiences.

Turner’s deep understanding of the company’s diverse portfolio, which includes well-known brands such as KFC, Pizza Hut, and Taco Bell, positions him to continue advancing Yum!’s market leadership and innovation in the quick-service restaurant industry.

The US$500 million secured notes, due in 2032, will be guaranteed by subsidiaries of Sizzling Platter and offered primarily to qualified institutional buyers under applicable securities regulations.

This integration is expected to reduce wait times, minimize friction at the point of sale, and support McDonald’s ongoing commitment to convenience and customer satisfaction.

The agreement, finalized in June 2025, comes just weeks before a federal trial was set to begin on July 15 in Los Angeles, averting what could have been a lengthy and highly publicized legal battle.

Central to this growth is the ongoing implementation of Wendy’s “Global Next Gen” restaurant concept.

The company’s long-term vision includes opening 70 new restaurants in the region by 2030, with drive-throughs like Roxburgh Park playing a central role in this growth strategy.

The planned openings for 2025 will span major cities, including Birmingham, Leeds, Bristol, Manchester, Liverpool, London, and Scotland, and will feature a variety of formats such as eat-in restaurants, drive-thrus, and delivery kitchens.

Despite the change in ownership, Dave’s Hot Chicken’s leadership team, including CEO Bill Phelps and the original founders, will remain in place to drive menu innovation, oversee operations, and manage marketing efforts.