These healthier McDonald’s items are getting the chop
5 months, 3 weeks ago

These healthier McDonald’s items are getting the chop

The Independent  

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McDonald’s E coli outbreak cleared by CDC after investigation
2 weeks, 5 days ago

McDonald’s E coli outbreak cleared by CDC after investigation

The Independent  

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McDonald's invests $100 million in marketing to rebuild trust after E. coli outbreak
1 month ago

McDonald's invests $100 million in marketing to rebuild trust after E. coli outbreak

Salon  

Following a recent E. coli outbreak, McDonald’s is launching a $100 million marketing campaign and providing more than $60 million in support to franchisees in affected states, according to Jordan Valinsky at CNN. McDonald’s also announced that recent tests showed no E. coli in its food, and its Quarter Pounder burgers topped with slivered onions are now back on menus …

McDonald’s spends $100 million to lure customers back after E. coli outbreak
1 month, 1 week ago

McDonald’s spends $100 million to lure customers back after E. coli outbreak

CNN  

New York CNN — McDonald’s is spending $100 million on marketing and to help franchises most heavily affected by a recent E. coli outbreak that has sickened more than 100 people and damaged sales. In a memo sent to employees and obtained by CNN, McDonald’s is spending $35 million on marketing, which includes a value deal focused on its chicken …

Inside McDonald’s plan to win back American consumers amid sales slump, E coli outbreak
1 month, 3 weeks ago

Inside McDonald’s plan to win back American consumers amid sales slump, E coli outbreak

The Independent  

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E. coli Outbreak: McDonald's Takes Precautionary Measures
2 months ago

E. coli Outbreak: McDonald's Takes Precautionary Measures

Associated Press  

McDonald's assures customers that they can still order from their restaurants despite a deadly E. coli outbreak linked to its Quarter Pounders. The company has removed the Quarter Pounder from its menu in the 10 states where dozens of people were sickened, and is working closely with the government and cooperating with the investigation.

McDonald's Denies E. coli Outbreak, Says Food is Safe
2 months ago

McDonald's Denies E. coli Outbreak, Says Food is Safe

CNN  

McDonald's has declared its food safe after an E. coli outbreak tied to Quarter Pounders in the western United States left one dead and 10 hospitalized. The company has stopped using the onions and quarter-pound beef patties in several states and is taking swift action to prevent the outbreak from spreading.

McDonald’s fan favourite returns today after nearly a decade off menus
2 months, 1 week ago

McDonald’s fan favourite returns today after nearly a decade off menus

The Independent  

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McDonald's reduces popular menu item by 50 percent for one day only
2 months, 1 week ago

McDonald's reduces popular menu item by 50 percent for one day only

Daily Mail  

McDonald's customers can bag a bargain with 50 per cent off a fan favourite today. Today, Monday 14 October, fans across the UK can snap up 6 Chicken McNuggets for half price, available exclusively through the McDonald's app. The initiative means every penny spent equals one point, so by purchasing a Cheesy Bacon Flatbread, for example, 119 points will be …

Mon Dieu! McDonald’s puts Beyond Meat’s plant-based McNuggets on French menu
2 months, 2 weeks ago

Mon Dieu! McDonald’s puts Beyond Meat’s plant-based McNuggets on French menu

LA Times  

McDonald’s is putting Beyond Meat’s plant-based chicken McNuggets on its French menu, marking an expansion of the El Segundo company’s European business. proud to help bring more choice to the McDonald’s menu for consumers looking to diversify their proteins with plant-based options,” a company spokesperson said in a statement. Last week, Beyond Meat announced that Panda Express was expanding the …

McDonald's fan favourite is returning to the UK after almost a DECADE - but you'll have to be quick
2 months, 2 weeks ago

McDonald's fan favourite is returning to the UK after almost a DECADE - but you'll have to be quick

Daily Mail  

A legendary McDonald's item is returning to the menu for a limited time this month - almost ten years after it vanished from the restaurant. The popular McRib will make its grand return on October 16, and fans of the fast food chain are thrilled the favourite burger is heading back to the UK. In recent weeks, McDonald's had been …

McDonald's fan favorite menu item is returning to US menus
3 months ago

McDonald's fan favorite menu item is returning to US menus

Daily Mail  

McDonald's is bringing back a popular breakfast item to US menus after four years. They are in at least 1,700 of the fast food chain's 14,000 US restaurants, according to a list that users of the Facebook group update daily as they spot new locations. It is not clear if the Facebook group was key to getting McDonald's to bring …

McDonald's fans rejoice as popular breakfast item returns to US menus after four years
3 months ago

McDonald's fans rejoice as popular breakfast item returns to US menus after four years

Daily Mail  

McDonald's is bringing back a popular breakfast item to US menus after four years. McDonald's is bringing back breakfast bagels in four varieties, including the sausage variant pictured here Facebook groups have sprung up calling for the return of bagels at McDonald's When the DailyMail.com last looked at the list in April, the group had 12,000 members who had spotted …

McDonald’s sales fall globally for first time in over three years
4 months, 3 weeks ago

McDonald’s sales fall globally for first time in over three years

Al Jazeera  

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski says low-income consumers eating at home and finding other ways to economise. McDonald’s worldwide sales fell 1 percent in the April-June period, the fast food giant said on Monday, the first drop since the last quarter of 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic and government restrictions closed businesses and kept millions of people at home. McDonald’s CEO …

McDonald’s same-store sales fall for 1st time since 2020 as tapped-out customers hold on to cash
4 months, 3 weeks ago

McDonald’s same-store sales fall for 1st time since 2020 as tapped-out customers hold on to cash

Associated Press  

They’re not lovin’ it. McDonald’s global same-stores fell for the first time in nearly four years in the second quarter as inflation-weary consumers skipped eating out or chose cheaper options. The company said it’s working on fixes, like meal deals and new menu items, but it expects same-store sales to be down for the next few quarters. “Consumers still recognize …

Americans keep turning their backs on McDonald’s
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Americans keep turning their backs on McDonald’s

CNN  

CNN — Inflation has caught up with McDonald’s, and budget-conscious Americans are looking elsewhere for their fast-food fix. McDonald’s on Monday reported that sales at US stores open at least a year fell 0.7% last quarter from the same period a year earlier, dragged down by fewer customers going to the fast-food company’s restaurants. McDonald’s isn’t alone: Starbucks, Burger King, …

McDonald's quietly confirms it is killing off one of its most divisive menu items ever - leaving fans torn
5 months, 3 weeks ago

McDonald's quietly confirms it is killing off one of its most divisive menu items ever - leaving fans torn

Daily Mail  

McDonald's has given up on its bid to sell meat-free beef burger in America. 'If people really want salads from McDonald's, we will gladly relaunch salads,' Erlinger said at the Global Food Forum, according to Bloomberg. 'Bringing the McRib back for a limited time will spur some interest and foot traffic for McDonald's at a time when performance is flagging,' …

McDonald’s plant-based burger fizzles out — even in San Francisco, company says
5 months, 4 weeks ago

McDonald’s plant-based burger fizzles out — even in San Francisco, company says

LA Times  

An McDonald’s had high hopes for its signature plant-based burger when it rolled out in California and Texas two years ago, but it turns out customers just weren’t lovin’ it. Joe Erlinger, the president of McDonald’s USA, said during this week’s Wall Street Journal Global Food Forum that the meatless burger had fizzled rather than sizzled. Consumers in the United …

Fast food wars are on! Now Burger King launches a $5 meal - and will introduce it before McDonald’s launches
6 months, 4 weeks ago

Fast food wars are on! Now Burger King launches a $5 meal - and will introduce it before McDonald’s launches

The Independent  

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Fast food wars: Wendy’s offers $3 breakfast meal deal after McDonald’s unveiled $5 combo
7 months ago

Fast food wars: Wendy’s offers $3 breakfast meal deal after McDonald’s unveiled $5 combo

The Independent  

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McDonald’s plans $5 US meal deal next month to counter customer frustration over high prices
7 months, 1 week ago

McDonald’s plans $5 US meal deal next month to counter customer frustration over high prices

Associated Press  

McDonald’s plans to introduce a $5 meal deal in the U.S. next month to counter slowing sales and customers’ frustration with high prices. “We know how much it means to our customers when McDonald’s offers meaningful value and communicates it through national advertising,” McDonald’s said in a statement Wednesday. McDonald’s said earlier this year that it was seeing fewer U.S. …

McDonald's sales miss market expectations amid boycott calls in several markets
7 months, 3 weeks ago

McDonald's sales miss market expectations amid boycott calls in several markets

Hindustan Times  

McDonald's, the global fast-food giant, has posted below expectations quarterly results in the first quarter as it fell short of Wall Street estimates for sales amidst economic pressures and geopolitical tensions. Global fast-food giant McDonald's sales miss expectations on the back of geopolitical tensions Despite posting a quarterly adjusted per-share profit of $2.70, slightly below analysts' estimates of $2.72, the …

Enough of the $29 KFC bucket and the $18 Big Mac meal! Americans fed up with rising fast food prices are voting with their feet as McDonald's, KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell sales disappoint
10 months, 1 week ago

Enough of the $29 KFC bucket and the $18 Big Mac meal! Americans fed up with rising fast food prices are voting with their feet as McDonald's, KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell sales disappoint

Daily Mail  

McDonald's CEO has said in 2024 it will need to focus on 'affordability' Americans are turning their backs on fast food as some of the country's largest franchises continue to hike the prices of what were once affordable meals. Americans are turning their backs on fast food as some of the country's largest franchises continue to hike the prices of …

McDonald’s pumps brakes on prices as US traffic falls slightly, but Q3 sales beat expectations
1 year, 1 month ago

McDonald’s pumps brakes on prices as US traffic falls slightly, but Q3 sales beat expectations

Associated Press  

McDonald’s said it’s pumping the brakes on higher prices and focusing more on value meals after seeing a drop-off in visits by some customers. McDonald’s said its U.S. traffic fell slightly in the third quarter as it saw fewer visits from customers with annual incomes of $45,000 or less. McDonald’s revenue rose 14% to $6.69 billion, ahead of the $6.56 …

McDonald's faces heat for offering free meals to Israeli troops amid Gaza offensive
1 year, 2 months ago

McDonald's faces heat for offering free meals to Israeli troops amid Gaza offensive

Hindustan Times  

Fast-food chain McDonald's has been facing a boycott call after its Israeli franchise announced on Instagram that it was giving thousands of free meals to hospitals and troops of the Israel Defence Forces. Earlier this week, McDonald’s Israel’s social media account announced that it had shipped 4,000 meals so far to Israeli soldiers amid a war with Palestine-based Hamas militants. …

Former McDonald's chef reveals how menu items are decided in your region
1 year, 2 months ago

Former McDonald's chef reveals how menu items are decided in your region

Daily Mail  

These regions then vote on what items they want depending on local demand He explained that McDonald's in the USA is broken down into different regions Illinois-based chef Mike Haracaz revealed how items make it onto the menu Ever wondered why some McDonald's have items that others don't? Illinois-based Mike Haracz, who worked at the franchise until 2019, shared how …

Netizens slam nutritionist for criticising people ordering McDonald’s
1 year, 4 months ago

Netizens slam nutritionist for criticising people ordering McDonald’s

Hindustan Times  

A nutritionist stopped by McDonald’s recently to purchase a bottle of water. Picture of McDonald’s meal shared by the nutritionist. Here’s what X users reacted to the nutritionist post: An individual posted, “Didn’t feel awkward clicking pics like this on someone’s table?” “Why are you waiting for a bottle of water at McDonald’s?” enquired another. To this, the nutritionist replied, …

McDonald’s India franchisee in North and East puts tomato off the menu amid price rise, claims ‘non-availability of quality products’
1 year, 5 months ago

McDonald’s India franchisee in North and East puts tomato off the menu amid price rise, claims ‘non-availability of quality products’

The Hindu  

Fast food chain McDonald's has stopped using tomato in its food preparations at most of the stores in northern and eastern parts of the country citing the non-availability of quality products, amid the price of the commodity surging up to ₹200 per kg. McDonald's India - North and East said it is constrained to "hold tomatoes for the time being" …

Fowl-free: McDonald’s debuts plant-based McNuggets
1 year, 10 months ago

Fowl-free: McDonald’s debuts plant-based McNuggets

Associated Press  

McDonald’s McNuggets are going fowl-free. McPlant Nuggets __ made from peas, corn and wheat with a tempura batter __ are the second product McDonald’s has co-developed with Beyond Meat, an El Segundo, California-based maker of plant-based meats. McDonald’s will also start selling the McPlant burger in Germany next week. Availability of the McPlant nuggets and burger in future markets will …

McDonald’s increases price of five menu items
1 year, 10 months ago

McDonald’s increases price of five menu items

The Independent  

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Trump serves McDonald’s at his CPAC VIP party, continuing his fast food obsession
2 years, 9 months ago

Trump serves McDonald’s at his CPAC VIP party, continuing his fast food obsession

The Independent  

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McDonald’s new ‘menu hacks’ include a burger that combines beef, chicken and fish
2 years, 10 months ago

McDonald’s new ‘menu hacks’ include a burger that combines beef, chicken and fish

The Independent  

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Two popular McDonald’s breakfast items are being discontinued permanently
2 years, 10 months ago

Two popular McDonald’s breakfast items are being discontinued permanently

The Independent  

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McDonald’s is launching its first-ever vegan burger
3 years, 3 months ago

McDonald’s is launching its first-ever vegan burger

The Independent  

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McDonald's reveal Big Tasty will be back this week and Monopoly this summer
3 years, 9 months ago

McDonald's reveal Big Tasty will be back this week and Monopoly this summer

Daily Mail  

McDonald's has delighted fans by announcing the return of their Big Tasty from this Wednesday. Alongside the Big Tasty and Big Tasty with Bacon, McDonald's will also be adding Mozzarella Sticks, the Chicken BBQ Smokehouse burger and a Cadbury's Creme Egg McFlurry in time for Easter. Leading the he menu is the Big Tasty, a limited-edition burger is made with …

Peas replace meat in McDonald’s plant-based burgers
3 years, 10 months ago

Peas replace meat in McDonald’s plant-based burgers

Live Mint  

McDonald’s Corp. has quietly begun selling the McPlant burger in Denmark and Sweden, giving the fast-food giant insight into customer interest before more locations roll out the meat alternative. McPlant, which McDonald’s co-developed with Beyond Meat Inc., is made from pea-based protein, according to McDonald’s Danish and Swedish websites, revealing previously undisclosed details of the item’s ingredients. While Burger King …

McDonald’s reassures customers after signs in store warned of post-Brexit ingredient shortages
3 years, 11 months ago

McDonald’s reassures customers after signs in store warned of post-Brexit ingredient shortages

The Independent  

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Updated menu, celeb collaborations, pump McDonald’s sales
4 years, 1 month ago

Updated menu, celeb collaborations, pump McDonald’s sales

Associated Press  

McDonald’s U.S. sales roared back in the third quarter with new menu items and attention-grabbing celebrity collaborations. With new choices like spicy chicken nuggets and a meal deal promotion with rapper Travis Scott, McDonald’s exceeded most projections for the third quarter. Mason Smoot, McDonald’s chief U.S. restaurant officer, said drive-thru represents around 70% of McDonald’s sales in its top markets, …

In blow to Beyond Meat, McDonald’s develops its own plant-based meat
4 years, 1 month ago

In blow to Beyond Meat, McDonald’s develops its own plant-based meat

Live Mint  

McDonald’s Corp. announced it will develop its own line of faux meat, starting with a substitute burger, dealing a blow to Beyond Meat Inc. and Impossible Foods Inc. McDonald’s U.S. has been viewed as the potential crown jewel for up-and-coming faux meat makers like Beyond Meat and its competitor, Impossible Foods, which supplies Burger King with the patties for its …

Burger King asks people to buy food from KFC, McDonald's. Yes, 2020 is that bad
4 years, 1 month ago

Burger King asks people to buy food from KFC, McDonald's. Yes, 2020 is that bad

India Today  

Amid the pandemic, many food businesses have taken a huge blow. Burger King recently left their fans shocked when they asked customers to order from McDonald's or any other food joint so that restaurants employing thousands of employees can get the support in these uncertain times. BURGER KING'S VIRAL TWEET The UK branch of the food chain posted a note …

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