McDonald’s
You read that right, even one of the flagship restaurants of America – with the billions of burgers it served and the millions of dollars it has – hasn’t been immune to the COVID-19 pandemic. After stopping many of its operations overseas (including Israel, the UK, Spain, and Italy), the fast food giant was forced to shut doors across the U.S. as well. Fortunately, the chain has reconfigured its business model, and while some doors will stay closed for good, other branches have made the transition to takeaway-only offers. However, the death of on-site dining has already bitten a chunk off of the walk-in market of McDonald’s.
McDonald’s
Del Taco
Founded in the 1960s, this Mexican-inspired restaurant serves burgers and fries as well. Del Taco has 564 restaurants in total and is more popular in the Southwest and West. In 2020, it will close down branches that are less popular, continuing its trend, but it is moving more towards franchisee territory. In 2015, Levy Acquisition bought out Del Taco, which became a public company. Currently located in 15 states, Del Taco recently expanded into Detroit, but it did not have as much success in its eastward expansion. However, Del Taco’s revenue can still compete with Taco Bell.
Del Taco
