Strategic menu price increases, higher traffic benefited US results.

Buns also will be ‘freshly toasted to a golden brown.’

CEO also discusses McDonald’s partnership.

McDonald’s ranks as the favorite restaurant for children age 9 and under.

Zalotrawala to join company from Chipotle.

Starbucks tops list for seventh straight year.

Initiative grows to 160 restaurants.

Planning to open first new US units in eight years.

Krispy Kreme and Hostess look to expand into more dayparts.

Part of company’s Accelerating the Arches 2.0 strategy.