Trend Watch: Say Good Bye to Trans Fat

McDonald'''s Speeds Up Franchise Conversion, But No New Oil Yet CEO of McDonald’s, Jim Skinner, said the chain plans to quicken the transfer of corporate stores to franchisees. He also stated that McDonald's is making "very good progress" toward developing a healthier oil for French fries cooked in its U.S. restaurants but would not give a timetable for when a switch will be made. Proposed Trans Fat Ban in NYC Likely To Take More TimeNYC restaurants may get more time to rid their menus of trans fats after the health commissioner said the Bloomberg administration was almost certain to revise its proposed ban before the Board of Health meets next month. The 18-month timetable for the phase-out of trans fat could be extended, and measures could be added to assist businesses with the transition.