McDonald’s franchisees want help with $5 value meal from corporate HQ
McDonald’s franchisees are dissatisfied with the cost of promotions such as the $5 value menu announced this month by the burger giant, arguing in a letter that they “require funding from McDonald’s.” The National Owners Association, an independent, self-funded advocacy group representing McDonald’s franchisees, sent a letter to its members urging them to bring more […]
McDonald’s employee caught drying mop underneath fries heat lamp
One Big Mac and a side of wet mop. A McDonald’s employee in Australia was caught drying a seemingly wet mop under a heat lamp at the fry station, sparking disgust from customers in the store and online. On April 4, Debbie Barakat took her son to the Boubar fast food restaurant in the suburbs […]
McDonald’s franchise owner backed by top Dems wins key primary that could swing control of Congress
Oregon state Rep. Janelle Bynum won the Democratic primary for Oregon’s 5th Congressional District on Tuesday, setting her up to face off against Republican incumbent Lori Chavez DeRemer this fall. Bynum defeated Jamie McLeod-Skinner to advance to a showdown with Chavez-Dellemer in a race widely expected to play a key role in determining which party […]
Wendy’s takes on McDonald’s with $3 breakfast value meal
Food fight! As fast-food giants struggle to lure back customers hurt by inflation, Wendy’s has declared war on McDonald’s by offering discounted McDonald’s meals for just $3. Wendy’s breakfast plans include your choice of Bacon, Egg, and Cheese English Muffin or Sausage, Egg, and Cheese English Muffin, served with small seasoned fries. The Dublin, Ohio-based […]
Texas woman fired 8 gunshots at McDonald’s employees after complaining about missing hash browns and biscuits, police say
A woman fired at least eight times at a McDonald’s drive-thru employee in San Antonio after she allegedly lost her hash browns and biscuits, Texas state police said. San Antonio police said no one was injured in the incident at a fast food restaurant on South Laredo Street in December. according to in the affidavit. […]
McDonald’s ‘skimpy’ $5 menu deal angers customers
McDonald’s customers are furious that the fast food chain’s new $5 worth of items are “cheap” and that the promotion will only last for one month. The Chicago-based company will launch a $5 combo meal on June 25 that includes a McDouble or McChicken sandwich, small fries, four Chicken McNuggets and a small soft drink. […]
McDonald’s confirms $5 value meal promotion to lure back customers
McDonald’s has confirmed it will roll out a limited-time $5 combo meal this summer in hopes of attracting customers who have been turned away by inflation since the fast-food chain’s price hikes. The Chicago-based company announced it will be introducing a month-long promotion starting June 25th. During the event, customers can choose from four items: […]
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 […]