11.McDonald's

McDonald's

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MOST ADMIRED

Top 50 rank: 11
Rank in Food Services: 1
(Previous rank: 1)
Overall score: 8.27
Ticker: MCD

Why it's admired:

A rise in beef prices haven’t kept this admired company from bringing in a hefty profit. New menu items and long operating hours have helped this fast food restaurant beat out competitors like Burger King. The company showed a strong 4Q earnings report with a profit of $1.38 billion, up nearly 11% from a year earlier.