California McDonald’s franchisee mulls reducing hours, lifting prices to offset $20 minimum wage
McDonald’s franchisees, which own 18 restaurants in California, are reducing store hours, increasing menu prices and implementing renovations to offset the impact of the state’s $20-an-hour minimum wage for fast food workers. We are considering postponement. Scott Rodrick said he needed to rethink his business strategy in the wake of a new law that took […]
McDonald’s to buy back all franchises in Israel
McDonald’s announced Thursday that Omri Padan, CEO and owner of Aronyaru Limited, will sell the Israeli franchise to the company. Aronial started McDonald’s operations in Israel more than 30 years ago and has now “grown the business to 225 restaurants and more than 5,000 employees.” Employees and restaurant operations will continue on equal terms. McDonald’s […]
McDonald’s to buy Israel franchise hit by boycotts after Oct. 7
McDonald’s will buy the 30-year-old Israeli franchise from Aronyar, taking back ownership of 225 restaurants in the country that employ more than 5,000 people, the companies announced Thursday. The fast-food chain has been the target of boycotts and protests since Aronyar announced it would donate free meals to Israeli troops shortly after the Oct. 7 […]
McDonald’s menu prices have increased by over 100% during the last decade: study
McDonald’s has increased menu prices by more than 100% over the past decade, and the increase is more than three times the U.S. inflation rate, according to the study. The Chicago-based burger giant has faced complaints from customers over its eye-watering prices, including $18 for a Big Mac meal in Connecticut, $7.29 for an Egg […]
Maniac punches woman in front of NYC McDonald’s in latest random attack on female pedestrians: cops
A violent man punched a female pedestrian in the face as she stumbled out of a Union Square McDonald’s, police said, amid a surge in unprovoked attacks on women in the Big Apple. Police say the 23-year-old victim was walking on Avenue of the Americas near West 14th Street around 10 a.m. on March 20 […]
McDonald’s franchisee in California won’t charge $20 for a Happy Meal
A McDonald’s franchisee with 18 restaurants in Northern California said he was forced to raise menu prices in response to the state’s new $20-an-hour minimum wage law for fast-food workers. He says he plans to resist any increase in meal prices. “We looked at pricing, and we can’t charge $20 for a Happy Meal,” said […]
McDonald’s brings back bagels as breakfast staple
It’s called the Schmair Campaign. Thousands of McDonald’s restaurants have brought bagels back to their menus after McDonald’s discontinued its breakfast menu four years ago. Franchise owners say the Chicago-based fast food giant, which announced a partnership with Krispy Kreme Donuts earlier this week, has seen a surprising spike in demand for its doughy donuts. […]
McDonald’s to sell Krispy Kreme donuts at US locations by the end of 2026
McDonald’s plans to sell Krispy Kreme donuts in all of its more than 13,500 stores across the United States by the end of 2026. It will take about two-and-a-half years to add Krispy Kreme donuts to McDonald’s national menu, the fast food giant said on Tuesday, as the rollout begins in the second half of […]
CA McDonald’s Franchisee Slams Gavin Newsom’s $20 Minimum Wage
California giant McDonald’s franchisees oppose Gov. Gavin Newsom’s (D-Calif.) new minimum wage law that would require fast-food restaurants to pay workers at least $20 an hour, and will respond to increases. claims that menu items become “out of reach.” wage. Kelly Harper Howie, a Los Angeles-based franchisee who with her sister owns 21 McDonald’s restaurants […]
McDonald’s outage shows challenge of going from Big Mac to Big Tech
Mike Binger, president of Gradient Investments, explained to Claman Countdown why he added McDonald’s and Ulta Beauty to his portfolio. “Technology failure” that affected McDonald’s restaurant And the company’s app on Friday highlights the fast food giant’s growing reliance on technology systems that are becoming increasingly common in the restaurant industry. Friday’s power outage affected […]