McDonald’s is getting rid of free drink refills — and more fast-food chains may follow
Empty cup and empty heart. McDonald’s customers are bidding a bitter farewell to free drink refills, becoming the latest victims of a brand already facing an identity crisis over extreme pricing. Recent Customers in Pittsburgh told Marketplace.org Local stores are now charging patrons for refills on drinks that were once free at fast-food restaurants. “What […]
McDonald’s considering $5 meal deal to lure back inflation-hit customers
California McDonald’s franchise owner Scott Rodrick joins Barney & Company. to discuss California’s highly controversial $20 minimum wage increase. McDonald’s is giving five U.S. franchisees a bid to persuade price-conscious customers to come back as fast-food restaurants’ sales have slumped due to inflation and more people are eating at home. We’re asking you to consider […]
Inflation, Disney, McDonald’s, Netflix and Tom Brady roast
Ali McCartney, Managing Director of UBS Private Wealth Management, talks about how geopolitical tensions are impacting markets and how to make money. ・President Biden’s impact on inflation is unclear -The Federal Reserve could follow the Bank of England on a path to lower interest rates – Stocks rise to end strong week -Social Security continues […]
McDonald’s to launch $5 meal deal to lure back customers
McDonald’s is reportedly trying to lure back lower-income customers who were being priced out of the Golden Arches after menu prices increased to include $18 Big Macs and $6 hash browns. It is reportedly preparing to launch dollar meal deals. A person familiar with the matter said the affordable menu could include a McChicken or […]
Houston police identify man wanted for killing attorney at McDonald’s
Houston police have identified a man wanted in connection with the murder of a local attorney at a McDonald’s over the weekend. Anthony Martin Landry, 57, is wanted on suspicion of murder in the shooting death of Jeffrey Rimmer, 46, the department said. Officers responded to the McDonald’s located at 8147 Katy Freeway on May […]
Houston gunman, Anthony Landry, charged with murder of attorney, Jeffrey Limmer at McDonald’s
The enraged customer who allegedly killed a Houston lawyer because he was angry about his McDonald’s order was left alone Thursday and was identified as a 57-year-old with a long rap sheet in his possession. Anthony Martin Landry is charged with murder in connection with the bodily injury death of Jeffrey Rimmer inside the fast […]
Houston attorney shot and killed by McDonald’s customer outraged over order
A lawyer was shot and killed by an irate customer at a Houston McDonald’s after trying to calm a man who was angry about his order, police said. The 46-year-old attorney, identified by his family as Jeffrey Rimmer, tried to intervene when a customer demanded a refund from an employee at the McDonald’s on the […]
Here’s how many McDonald’s there are in the world — and the countries where you won’t find one
If it seems like there’s a McDonald’s everywhere you go, that’s because there’s almost always a McDonald’s. According to , the chain restaurant had approximately 41,800 locations worldwide in 2023. Statista via Chowhound. People visiting McDonald’s in Moscow, Russia. Konstantin Zabrazin/Getty Images To be exact, there are 41,822 locations, up from about 40,200 locations in […]
McDonald’s profits hit by inflation, boycotts over Israel-Hamas war
McDonald’s profits were lower than expected as soaring menu prices due to inflation and boycotts at franchised restaurants in the Middle East weighed on profits. McDonald’s on Tuesday reported first-quarter net income of $1.93 billion, or $2.66 per share. Excluding restructuring charges, Golden Arches’ earnings were $2.70 per share. Although it was up from the […]
McDonald’s worker, 15, left with fractured skull after man stomps head
Warning: disturbing content — A thug with a long criminal history violently assaulted a 15-year-old female McDonald’s employee. Earlier, a group of rioters got into a scuffle with her employees inside the store, dragged her by the hair in her parking lot and stomped on her head multiple times. this month, according to police. Johnny […]