Jeff Greenberg | Universal Images Group | Getty Images McDonald’s signed a deal to purchase all 225 of the restaurants that comprise its Israel franchise, the American fast-food chain announced, following months of dramatically lower sales due to pro-Palestinian boycott action amid the Israel-Hamas war. The restaurant outlets in Israel have been owned by local … Read more
McDonald’s is buying the franchise that sparked global boycotts by offering free meals to Israeli forces shortly after the start of the Israel-Gaza war, taking ownership of its 225 stores. Alonyal, a McDonald’s franchise operating in Israel that is owned by Omri Padan, began offering free meals to troops early in the war, a move … Read more
McDonald’s is rolling out a new burger bun recipe in the US, UK, and Australia. It’s also changing the way it cooks burger patties and stores some of its fresh ingredients. The new bread is good, but the new Big Mac tasted too sweet. McDonald’s burgers are getting a new look. The menu shakeup comes … Read more
by Evie Scott Posted on March 27, 2024 at 2:00 pm PST Model Veronika Rajek has attracted attention over her diet and lifestyle as she continues to flaunt her ripped abs in her sizzling Instagram photos. The former Miss Slovakia has even had some users deem her too skinny, although she maintains that her diet … Read more
Shrinkflation strikes again. ‘Tis the season—for fast food fish sandwiches that is! Most fast food chains re-release their crispy fish sandwiches during Lent this year, and even though McDonald’s is one that’s available year-round, the spring is definitely the most popular time for the sandwich. This year, as fans hit the drive-thru to get their … Read more
Have you seen a photo on social media recently that appears to show a man in 1980s-style clothes smoking a cigarette in McDonald’s? The image has gone viral, racking up over 21 million views at the time of this writing. But it’s completely fake. The image was made using generative AI. ChatGPT’s Creator Buddies Up … Read more
People dit at McDonald’s outdoor seating after going out on a Saturday night along Rothschild Street on June 11, 2022 in Tel Aviv, Israel. Alexi Rosenfeld | Getty Images McDonald’s and Starbucks, two of the biggest U.S. restaurant companies, both said the Israel-Hamas war hurt their sales at the end of last year. Shares of … Read more
Visitors are attending a New Year event held by McDonald’s in Shanghai, China, on January 25, 2024. Costfoto | Nurphoto | Getty Images McDonald’s reported mixed quarterly results Monday as turmoil in the Middle East took a toll on its sales in those markets. Shares of the company fell less than 1% in premarket trading. … Read more
Screenshot: YouTube: Television Archives/KFC, Taco Bell, Pizza Hut Remember fast-food kids meals with specially marketed pop culture toys? They just don’t make ‘em like they used to. In the 1990s, Taco Bell, KFC, Pizza Hut, McDonald’s, and Burger King often chose chaos with their tie-ins, like the Batman Forever glass mugs or the Hercules plates. … Read more
Wisconsin mom Analysia Beck used to shudder when she read stories about babies being born in unusual places. “It was my worst nightmare,” Analysia, 25, tells TODAY.com. Then she gave birth in a McDonald’s parking lot. “I’m still in shock,” Analysia shares, as her husband, Daniel, laughs in agreement. “It was pretty intense,” Daniel, 27, … Read more