All McDonald’s articles
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NewsMcDonald’s at 50: ‘We’re proud of what we’ve delivered’
The fast food brand has had a cumulative £94.45bn gross value added (CGA) impact on the UK economy since it entered the country 50 years ago, according to a report marking its anniversary
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InterviewsMcDonald’s UK: ‘We still have a lot to learn’
The chain is keen to trial a variety of different formats across its estate, with its recently launched ‘Drive To’ restaurants well received by customers
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NewsMcDonald’s to open 200 restaurants across UK&I
Part of a £1bn investment by the chain and its franchisees, the new stores will be rolled out over the next four years as McDonald’s celebrates 50 years in the UK
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NewsMcDonald’s sees global comparable sales drop
The 1% decline was driven by negative comparable sales across all three segments in Q2 2024, reflecting a drop in demand in China and the impact of the Middle East war
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NewsMcDonald’s: ‘Headwinds more significant than anticipated’
The fast food giant expects ‘moderated’ top line growth this year, but continues to invest in its loyalty scheme, a new and more ‘satiating’ burger, as well as the rollout of beverage-led concept CosMc’s
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NewsMcDonald’s buys back 225 Israeli franchise restaurants
The US fast-food chain has been subject to boycotts and protests since franchise owner Alonyal announced it would be donating free meals to the Israeli military
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NewsMcDonald’s blames global outage on third party
The chain said the global outage happened during a “configuration change” and stopped stores taking orders in the UK, Australia and Japan - amongst others
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NewsMcDonald’s trialling bigger burgers
The fast food giant sees significant opportunity to roll out ‘more satiating’ burgers to its menu, according to CFO Ian Borden
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NewsIn pictures: McDonald’s unveils new staff workwear collection
The new line gives team members the chance to create a personalised style with the choice of classic and tailored fits, and marks the first time the brand has made changes to its uniform since 2016
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NewsMcDonald’s UK increases market share in breakfast
Expanding Saver meal deals and enhancing the value proposition has driven growth in an earlier day part, while the UK also continues to build on success in the chicken category, according to CEO Chris Kempczinski
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InterviewsMcDonald’s Rising Star wins praise for her selfless approach
Chief restaurant officer Gareth Pearson praises the company’s director of operations UK&I, Mel Harrison, for her unwavering commitment to developing people and the business, in the latest in a series of finalists’ profiles for MCA’s Hospitality Awards
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NewsHonest Burgers appoints new CEO
Thomas Kelly was previously McDonald’s CEO in Finland and Sweden, and more recently global executive director at Costa Coffee. He replaces Frank Hayes, who has stepped down as CEO of Honest to pursue other opportunities
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NewsMcDonald’s experiencing ‘meaningful business impact’ due to Middle East conflict
CEO Chris Kempczinski has said that “misinformation” about the fast food giant’s support for Israel is “disheartening and ill-founded”
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NewsMcDonald’s reveals more about CosMc’s
Based on a part-alien mascot from the 1980s, the small-format spin-off will look to rival Starbucks with a range of sweetened, customizable cold drinks, and a short menu of McDonanald’s favourites
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NewsMcDonald’s plans 10,000 by 2027
Despite macro-economic challenges and consumer uncertainty, McDonald’s has remained largely unaffected, due to affordable menu items, aggressive promotions and marketing campaigns
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NewsMcDonald’s ups stake in China business
The acquisition of investment firm Carlyle’s 28% holding in the burger chain’s China business will allow the corporation to “further benefit from our fastest growing market’s long-term potential”
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NewsMcDonald’s fires 18 people after harassment claims
UK CEO Alistair Macrow told MPs the firm had received 407 employee complaints since July and investigated 157 to date
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NewsMcDonald’s UK boss summoned for questioning over staff allegations
The Business & Trade Committee has summoned Alistair Macrow as the BBC reveals a further 160 allegations of staff mistreatment in McDonald’s UK stores
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Analysis & InsightWhy is McDonald’s being targeted by Pro-Palestinian protests?
As militant activists target potent corporate symbols over their perceived political alliances, MCA explores the PR tightrope brands must walk during such a bitter partisan conflict
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NewsDelivery and drive-thrus drive growth for McDonald’s UK
Despite its high street estate impacted by declining footfall, the fast food giant said like-for-like growth has been driven by other channels