Entrepreneur was behind significant innovations for McDonald's.

US comparable sales were flat while sales growth in other regions advanced.

Restaurant chain plans to take innovation beyond lunch and into snacking, but still isn't done with breakfast day part.

Udi's Gluten Free hamburger buns will be available at the fast-casual chain's US locations.

Madison Jobe will oversee chain's expansion initiatives.

Quarterly earnings up but flat adjusted for special items.

The c-store chain will offer the regional product exclusively at its stores in Texas.

The launch is in partnership with John Morrell.

David Novak will step into executive chairman role Jan. 1, 2015.

Same-store sales and higher customer traffic lift operator optimism.