McDonald's vendors start to descend on West Loop

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By: Danny Ecker | March 8, 2018 | Crain's Chicago Business

West Loop office landlords have salivated over McDonald's moving its headquarters to the neighborhood, ready to pounce on companies that do business with the company and might be interested in following them there. Now some are starting to reap the benefits. Seeking proximity to McDonald's executives, vendors and suppliers are starting to set up shop near the fast-food chain's new building at 110 N. Carpenter St. in the Fulton Market District. McDonald's will move there in the weeks ahead from its longtime Oak Brook home. Some are moving from former homes in the western suburbs or elsewhere in the city, while others are testing the West Loop waters with satellite offices while they scout out a long-term place nearby. Read More....