McDonald’s has temporarily halted the sale of espresso-based drinks at certain U.S. locations following a safety issue with its espresso machines. The machines, which are used to make popular McCafé beverages like iced lattes, cappuccinos, and macchiatos, have been decommissioned while the problem is investigated. The affected machines, manufactured by Melitta, are valued at $3,000…
McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski has issued a formal apology following an E. coli outbreak in the United States linked to the chain’s Quarter Pounders. The incident, which has added pressure to the fast-food giant amid a decline in global sales, has seen the company halt Quarter Pounder sales in affected U.S. locations while suspending ties…
McDonald’s has resumed sales of its Quarter Pounder burgers across the United States, following confirmation that its beef patties were not linked to a recent E. coli outbreak that led to at least one death and sickened dozens. Tests conducted by the Colorado Department of Agriculture (CDA) cleared McDonald’s beef patties of contamination, allowing the…
A Colorado man has filed the first lawsuit against McDonald’s following an E. coli outbreak connected to the fast-food chain’s Quarter Pounder, which has so far resulted in 49 reported cases of illness across 10 states and one death. The lawsuit was filed shortly after the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued…
McDonald’s is set to introduce its Chicken Big Mac to U.S. customers, following its resounding success in the United Kingdom, where the sandwich sold out within 10 days. Starting October 10, the Chicken Big Mac will be available at McDonald’s locations across the U.S. for a limited time. The Chicken Big Mac mirrors the classic…
Wendy’s has launched a strategic move against its rival, McDonald’s, by offering a $1 Frosty to capitalize on the fast-food giant’s notorious issue with broken McFlurry machines. The promotion, which runs until September 30, offers a small-sized Frosty for just $1 and is part of a collaboration with McBroken, a website dedicated to tracking McDonald’s…
When McDonald’s first introduced touchscreen kiosks in its restaurants 25 years ago, many feared they would lead to job losses. However, the actual outcome was unexpected: rather than eliminating jobs, these kiosks have increased the workload for kitchen staff and shifted employees to new roles, leading to more tasks for workers rather than fewer. Back…
McDonald’s is continuing its push towards sustainability with new changes to its iconic McFlurry dessert, set to take effect on September 10. The fast-food giant is replacing the plastic dome-shaped lid with a new cardboard cup featuring four flaps to cover the top, marking the latest step in its ongoing environmental initiatives. This update follows…
McDonald’s has announced an ambitious plan to open over 200 new restaurants across the United Kingdom and Ireland, a move expected to generate more than 24,000 jobs. The fast-food giant revealed on Wednesday that this expansion will include testing new restaurant formats, such as “drive-to” locations and smaller urban stores, in addition to traditional town…
McDonald’s is grappling with declining sales as inflation pushes budget-conscious Americans to seek cheaper dining alternatives. The fast-food giant reported a 0.7% drop in sales at U.S. locations open for at least a year in the latest quarter, with fewer customers visiting their restaurants. This trend mirrors a broader industry downturn, affecting competitors like Starbucks,…
McDonald’s, once a promoter of its salads, has removed them from its menu since 2020, concluding that customers prefer their classic burgers and fries. According to Joe Erlinger, president of McDonald’s USA, the decision aligns with customer demand. “If people really want salads from McDonald’s we will gladly relaunch salads,” Erlinger stated in a June…
McDonald’s has unveiled a new $5 value meal aimed at attracting customers amid rising inflation and sluggish sales. Starting June 25, the fast-food giant will offer the “$5 Meal Deal” at US locations for a limited time. The meal includes a choice of a McDouble cheeseburger or a McChicken sandwich, small french fries, a 4-piece…
In a significant ruling, McDonald’s has lost its exclusive rights to the “Big Mac” trademark for chicken burgers in the European Union. The EU’s highest court determined that the fast-food giant had not demonstrated continuous use of the trademark for a period of five years, paving the way for other companies to use the name…
McDonald’s USA President Joe Erlinger recently clarified misconceptions about the company’s pricing, responding to viral claims that their menu prices have surged disproportionately. In an open letter posted on McDonald’s website on Wednesday, Erlinger countered reports suggesting that the chain’s prices have dramatically increased. He emphasized, “The average price of a Big Mac in the…
Western companies, including McDonald’s, Apple, and Tesla, are encountering significant challenges in the Chinese market as an economic downturn and increased competition from local rivals reshape consumer behaviour and market dynamics. The once lucrative bet on the unstoppable growth of the Chinese consumer market is now facing uncertainties, with price wars erupting across various sectors,…
In response to the fallout from the Israel-Hamas conflict, McDonald’s Corporation has announced plans to repurchase all its Israeli restaurants, marking a significant shift in its Middle Eastern operations. The decision follows criticism directed at the fast-food giant after its franchisee, Alonyal, initiated a controversial campaign of providing free meals to Israeli soldiers. As tensions…
McDonald’s faced a widespread IT outage on Friday, disrupting operations and online orders across several countries, including the United States, Australia, Japan, Hong Kong, and the United Kingdom. According to Brian Rice, McDonald’s global chief information officer, the system failure occurred around 1 a.m. ET but was swiftly identified and rectified. Rice clarified that the…
Fast-food giant McDonald’s has reported that its business is being affected by the escalating tensions in the Middle East. While announcing overall growth in sales and earnings for the fourth quarter, the company highlighted that the regional turmoil has put pressure on its sales in the Middle East, prompting McDonald’s to closely monitor the evolving…
The Department of Labor was not afraid to enforce the law by fining three franchises of the famous McDonald’s fast food chain $212,544 due to various irregularities regarding child labor, including the cases of two 10 year old children. The aforementioned three franchises operated a grand total of 62 locations of the famous hamburger company…
McDonald’s (MCD) had a juicy first quarter, but fat sales and profits aren’t guaranteed this year as consumers begin to push back on higher prices for things like Big Macs and fries. “We are seeing in some places resistance to pricing, more resistance than we saw at the outset,” McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski warned on…
When Burger King launched a new marketing campaign late last year with a little jingle to support the Whopper, Tom Curtis was initially skeptical. “You just can’t say ‘Whopper’ four times,” Curtis, Burger’s King’s president in the US and Canada, told CNN, recounting a conversation with the brand’s creative and marketing teams. “There’s got to…
McDonald’s is closing its U.S. offices and telling U.S. and some international staff to work remotely between Monday and Wednesday as the fast food giant prepares for layoffs. As reported on Fortune, the company made the request in an internal email last week, reports the Wall Street Journal. It also asked employees to cancel all…
Just like the McRib, straws might be a thing of the past at McDonald’s. The chain has begun testing strawless lids in some US cities as part of a multi-year effort to make its packaging more environmentally friendly. “These lids help optimize our packaging and eliminate the use of small plastics, just one example of…
In a tragic tur of event, a 20-year old man who shot a 23-year-old McDonald’s employee in the face for allegedly arguing with him over the temperature of fries have been arrested by the police. The incident happened at around 19:00 local time. As reported by the Daily News, the customer ordered some fries and,…
