Crain’s restaurants reporter Ally Marotti updates host Amy Guth on all things McDonald's, including executives taking a hit to the wallet, franchisees fighting against rule tightening and an ad calling out "blatant racism" at the company.

Plus: Chicago Fed report hints at looming recession here, Avli Restaurant Group expanding to Fulton Market, developer details plans for industrial park on Baxter's Deerfield HQ, and business travel is reportedly on the rebound, but in a way that signals the industry is likely to look different than before the pandemic.