All McDonald’s articles – Page 2
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NewsMcDonald’s blames global outage on third party
The chain said the global outage happened during a “configuration change” and stopped stores taking orders in the UK, Australia and Japan - amongst others
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NewsMcDonald’s trialling bigger burgers
The fast food giant sees significant opportunity to roll out ‘more satiating’ burgers to its menu, according to CFO Ian Borden
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NewsIn pictures: McDonald’s unveils new staff workwear collection
The new line gives team members the chance to create a personalised style with the choice of classic and tailored fits, and marks the first time the brand has made changes to its uniform since 2016
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NewsMcDonald’s UK increases market share in breakfast
Expanding Saver meal deals and enhancing the value proposition has driven growth in an earlier day part, while the UK also continues to build on success in the chicken category, according to CEO Chris Kempczinski
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InterviewsMcDonald’s Rising Star wins praise for her selfless approach
Chief restaurant officer Gareth Pearson praises the company’s director of operations UK&I, Mel Harrison, for her unwavering commitment to developing people and the business, in the latest in a series of finalists’ profiles for MCA’s Hospitality Awards
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NewsHonest Burgers appoints new CEO
Thomas Kelly was previously McDonald’s CEO in Finland and Sweden, and more recently global executive director at Costa Coffee. He replaces Frank Hayes, who has stepped down as CEO of Honest to pursue other opportunities
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NewsMcDonald’s experiencing ‘meaningful business impact’ due to Middle East conflict
CEO Chris Kempczinski has said that “misinformation” about the fast food giant’s support for Israel is “disheartening and ill-founded”
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NewsMcDonald’s reveals more about CosMc’s
Based on a part-alien mascot from the 1980s, the small-format spin-off will look to rival Starbucks with a range of sweetened, customizable cold drinks, and a short menu of McDonanald’s favourites
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NewsMcDonald’s plans 10,000 by 2027
Despite macro-economic challenges and consumer uncertainty, McDonald’s has remained largely unaffected, due to affordable menu items, aggressive promotions and marketing campaigns
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NewsMcDonald’s ups stake in China business
The acquisition of investment firm Carlyle’s 28% holding in the burger chain’s China business will allow the corporation to “further benefit from our fastest growing market’s long-term potential”
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NewsMcDonald’s fires 18 people after harassment claims
UK CEO Alistair Macrow told MPs the firm had received 407 employee complaints since July and investigated 157 to date
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NewsMcDonald’s UK boss summoned for questioning over staff allegations
The Business & Trade Committee has summoned Alistair Macrow as the BBC reveals a further 160 allegations of staff mistreatment in McDonald’s UK stores
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Analysis & InsightWhy is McDonald’s being targeted by Pro-Palestinian protests?
As militant activists target potent corporate symbols over their perceived political alliances, MCA explores the PR tightrope brands must walk during such a bitter partisan conflict
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NewsDelivery and drive-thrus drive growth for McDonald’s UK
Despite its high street estate impacted by declining footfall, the fast food giant said like-for-like growth has been driven by other channels
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Analysis & InsightContemporary fast-food players driving QSR outlet growth
Players such as Popeyes and Wendy’s are expected to lead outlet growth in 2023, according to Lumina Intelligence
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NewsMcDonald’s: Saver menu drives market share
Accessibly priced combos have driven share in core day parts, while the McCrispy chicken continues to be highly popular in the UK, according to CEO Chris Kempczinski
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NewsQSR chains dominate UK’s most loved brands
Quick service brands feature more prominently in the UK’s top loved brands than any other restaurant category, with McDonald’s, KFC and Domino’s ranking the highest in the segment
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NewsBurger King continues operating in Russia despite pledge
Restaurant Brands International, which owns 15% of the company’s franchise business in Russia, pledged in March 2022 to begin exiting the country
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Analysis & InsightFast food outlets ramp up menu prices
Figures show considerable price hikes across fast food chains, after Pret came under fire for increasing the cost of some menu items by 72% since 2020
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NewsMcDonald’s: UK close to worst consumer climate in Europe
The fast food giant is trialling a small-format concept called CosMc’s and remains “overall pleased” with the performance of its European markets, says CEO Chris Kempczinski