Imagine - walking inside McDonald’s, seeing a musician’s stage with a guy playing keyboard and singing, a disco ball reflecting lights off the interior, and senior citizens dancing to Rock N’ Roll songs from decades past. That’s exactly what happens every Wednesday evening from 5 to 9 p.m. at the McDonald’s located at 2400 W. Lincoln Highway in Olympia Fields, Illinois. What’s it all about? Just good, clean, FUN.

Owner Randy Conn’s idea has been a success, not only in keeping his customers active, but increasing the store’s profit. Annual income has nearly doubled since he decided to offer live nightly entertainment, from $1.7 million to $3.3 million.

[ via Craig Russell ] - Read the full story and watch the video at Southtown Star.

Gas is $4 a gallon, it costs $9 for a movie ticket, and my electric bill for a small apartment during this blazing hot summer is over $200 per month. So I guess it should come as no surprise the $1 Double Cheeseburger at McDonald’s is in danger. The rising cost of beef and dairy is something even the fast food giant can’t overcome. In a newly posted interview with The Wall Street Journal, the president of McDonald’s said the company has plans to change their Dollar Menu by next year, and have already begun testing ways of making the burger cheaper to produce.

Some restaurants are selling it with one slice of cheese instead of two, and billing it as a “double hamburger with cheese.” Others are offering a double hamburger without cheese. — Don Thompson, president McDonald’s U.S.

Thanks to my friend — Craig Russell at 94.3 The Fox FM — for the heads up.