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And they still want us to eat there?

Somehow, the “I’m lovin’ it” jingle doesn’t come to mind when I read this:

McDonald’s CEO Resigns to Fight Cancer

McDonald’s has taken yet another body blow to its battered but resilient executive suite. The fast-food giant’s cancer-plagued CEO stepped down Monday, less than one year after the previous CEO was killed by a heart attack.

Chief Executive Charlie Bell, 44, resigned to focus on his battle with cancer and was replaced by Jim Skinner, 60, who had been vice chairman. Skinner began his career at McDonald’s 33 years ago as a restaurant trainee. (full article)

Check out my series on fast food restaurants in the black community.

Part I & II

Part III

November 23, 2004 - Posted by Duane | Uncategorized | | No Comments

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