All McDonald’s articles – Page 3
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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NewsMcDonald’s announces recipe changes to core items
The chain will make changes to the Big Mac among other items, in its first major menu change since launching the crispy chicken sandwich
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NewsMcDonald’s closes US offices as it prepares to announce redundancies
The chain has closed its US offices for three days to inform corporate employees about layoffs as part of a broader company restructuring
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NewsMcDonald’s UK staff were attacked over 900 times last year
A Freedom of Information request revealed workers were throttled, punched, kicked and attacked with chemical sprays, the Daily Mail reports
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NewsMacron versus McDonald’s: how France ditched disposable food packaging
‘Anti-waste’ law has been costly for restaurant chains and some doubt its environmental benefits, The Financial Times reports
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NewsMcDonald’s ups prices, trials saver meals
The fast food brand is increasing the price of five menu items as rising food and energy costs hit, while at the same time introducing a saver meal deal offering in the South East
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NewsMcDonald’s signs agreement to protect staff from harassment
The fast food brand has signed an agreement with the Equality and Human Rights Commission (EHRC) in response to concerns about the handling of sexual harassment complaints made by staff in its UK restaurants
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NewsMcDonald’s Raise the Arches campaign hits the right note
Recently launched in the UK, the marketing campaign – which never mentions the brand name – has been driving customer engagement
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NewsEasterbrook banned over ‘false statements’
The former McDonald’s CEO was fined $400,000 and agreed to a five-year directorship ban after misleading investors over inappropriate personal relationships with staff
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NewsMcDonald’s eyeing ‘drive-tos’ and delivery hubs
The fast-food chain is achieving more than £1bn of sales annually through delivery or click and collect purchases, with these channels an increasing focus when it comes to new sites