All McDonald’s articles – Page 2
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
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
-
OpinionMcDonald’s: ‘Magnitude of claims suggests a systemic issue’
Franchise specialists Gordon Drakes and Kate Williams of international law firm Fieldfisher dissect the scandal surrounding employee claims against McDonald’s and unravel where liability lies in a franchised business
-
NewsMcDonald’s abuse claims personally shocking, says UK boss
McDonald’s has launched a new investigation handling unit after the BBC reported on dozens of abuse allegations at the fast-food chain
-
Analysis & InsightMcDonald’s ‘can’t hide behind excuse it’s a franchise business’
Following explosive allegations of sexual assault, harassment, racism and bullying at McDonald’s, MCA explores the reputational damage to the brand, potential legal liability, and how it can move forward under its complex franchise-operated business model
-
NewsMcDonald’s says it has 'fallen short'
The chain has “deeply apologised” following a BBC investigation that revealed over 100 allegations from workers relating to sexual assault, harassment, racism, and homophobia
-
NewsMcDonald’s toxic culture of harassment and bullying
More than 100 current and recent staff at UK outlets of the chain allege a culture of sexual assault, harassment, racism and bullying, according to a damning BBC investigation
-
InterviewsMcDonald’s: ‘It’s not about innovation for the sake of it’
The global fast food chain’s Convenience of the Future programme has sought to improve the experience for staff as well as customers, with retention levels up as a result of its rollout, Alison Gillham, vice president, technology and change at McDonald’s UK & Ireland tells MCA
-
Interviews‘Britain’s bloated planning rules are wrecking McDonald’s expansion plans’
McDonald’s chief Alistair Macrow speaks to The Telegraph about planning headaches, the £280 million investment plan and vegan dining
-
NewsMcDonald's faces shareholder revolt over antibiotics
Legal & General Investment Management is to take McDonald’s to task over its ‘overuse’ of antibiotics in mass meat production at its AGM this week
-
NewsFrom Greggs to McDonald’s: five bulletproof businesses defying the downturn
Pandemic? Cost of living crisis? Some firms keep pulling in the punters, The Sunday Times’ Laith Al-Khalaf writes
-
NewsMother wins legal battle with McDonald’s after daughter suffers burns from chicken nugget
A mother has won a legal battle with McDonald’s after her daughter suffered second-degree burns from a hot nugget, Sky News reports
-
NewsMcDonald’s reports consistent global sales performance
The fast food brand reported strong global sales growth across each of its market segments, with guest counts up across the world