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McDonald’s chief says anti-Israel boycotts hitting sales

The fast-food giant’s boss criticises “misinformation” about McDonald’s view on the conflict in Gaza

The Independent UK

McDonald’s chief says Israel-Gaza ‘misinformation’ is hurting sales

The fast food chain has faced boycotts after its Israeli franchise donated thousands of meals to soldiers fighting in Gaza

Evening Standard

McDonald's CEO admits Middle East boycotts are impacting business

"We abhor violence of any kind and firmly stand against hate speech, and we will always proudly open our doors to everyone."

Fortune

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McDonald’s to take on Starbucks with retro-style stores called CosMc’s

New restaurants – serving more complex, customisable drinks – will be trialled in the US

The Guardian - UK

The CEO of McDonald's talks about his AI goals, the 'emotional benefits' of their menu items, and big plans for a China expansion

"There's no reason why China couldn't be our largest market."

Fortune

McDonald’s CEO says consumers suffering ‘difficult times’ can actually be a good thing for his business

Bosses couldn't rule out further price hikes at McDonald's on its Q3 2023 call, but did say the rate of increases will slow in line with inflation.

Fortune

McDonald’s Launches New Restaurant Concept: Why The Timing Could Be Perfect For Aliens

Two news items may have collided in the last week with restaurant giant McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE: MCD).

Zenger

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McDonald’s plans to launch a new restaurant based off an ‘80s character

The fast-food chain plans to test a small-store format called CosMc’s, which was the name of a character from its TV ads in the 1980s.

Chicago Sun-Times

The U.S. economy is losing steam. Bank woes and other hurdles are to blame.

The country's GDP growth is slowing as banks cut back on credit and the Federal Reserve tries to crack down on inflation.

WEKU

McDonald's CFO is starting to sound like a CMO—here's why

Marketing is one of McDonald's "primary competitive edges," says Wedbush analyst Nick Setyan.

Fortune

Outrage over $16 McDonald's meals as viral video exposes 'exorbitant' prices

A TikTok user with the handle @xconmedia left his followers in disbelief when he denounced the high prices of a McDonald's restaurant where a Big Mac combo meal cost $16.89

Daily Mirror

McDonald's menus around world could change as firm to sack thousands of workers

McDonald's Corporation will keep its US offices closed from Monday until Wednesday to announce what could be mass lay-offs 'with comfort and confidentiality' - while the CEO hints at menu changes across the globe

Daily Mirror

‘McDonald’s, I’m done’: Fast food chain’s new AI ordering system isn’t exactly going to plan according to bewildered TikTokers

McDonald's had believed it would get 85% accuracy from its AI ordering system but baffled TikTokers are showing where it's fallen short.

Fortune

Adult Happy Meals, McRib, feed McDonald’s sales in Q4

Sales soared in October after McDonald’s launched adult Happy Meals featuring limited-edition toys designed by the streetwear brand Cactus Plant Flea Market.

Chicago Sun-Times

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Zenger

McDonald’s Plans Reorganization, CEO Says Layoffs Are Coming: What Investors Need To Know

McDonald's Corp has announced that it will accelerate its restaurant expansion plan and review corporate staffing levels.

Fortune

McDonald’s former security chief claims he was fired for publicly criticizing CEO's controversial text messages

Michael Peaster claims he was barred from using the company's private jet after he accused the CEO of victim-blaming following two fatal shootings in Chicago.

Chicago Tribune

Tyson Foods will move about 500 corporate employees in Chicago and suburbs to Arkansas headquarters

Meat processor Tyson Foods will move about 500 corporate employees based in its Chicago office and Downers Grove, Illinois, innovation center to its Springdale, Arkansas, world headquarters, the company said in a news release Wednesday.

Chicago Tribune

After McDonald’s CEO says Chicago needs to ‘face facts’ about problems, Mayor Lightfoot says he should ‘educate himself’ before speaking

CHICAGO — Mayor Lori Lightfoot fired back Wednesday at McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski after he raised concerns about crime in Chicago, and she defended the city’s economic outlook.

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The Weekly Wrap for Saturday, 17 September 2022

Inflation lunged sideways, stocks dropped all over the shop, the European Union massaged its slapping hand, and Adobe suite went brrr.

Chicago Tribune

McDonald’s plans to expand Chicago HQ, but CEO says city needs to ‘face facts’ about downtown business climate

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski raised concerns about the effects of crime on doing business in Chicago, even as the company announced plans to bring more of its suburban employees downtown.

Chicago Sun-Times

‘What is the plan?’ McDonald’s CEO asks about city’s crime problem

The company is adding 100 jobs to its West Loop headquarters, but the city’s crime is making recruiting talent difficult, McDonald’s President and CEO Chris Kempczinski said Wednesday.

Benzinga

McDonald's Executive Shake-Up: What's On The Cards

McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD) CEO Chris Kempczinski announced several executive changes. MCD has appointed Ian Borden, currently President, International, as its next Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 1. The current CFO, Kevin Ozan, has been promoted to Senior Executive Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, effective August 31. He plans to…

Chicago Sun-Times

McDonald’s to sell its Russian business, will try to keep workers

The fast food giant pointed to the humanitarian crisis caused by the war, saying holding on to its business in Russia “is no longer tenable, nor is it consistent with McDonald’s values.”

Daily Mirror

McDonald’s to pull out of Russia after 'profound consequences' of Ukraine war

The fast-food chain giant McDonald's is exiting Russia for good after 30 years, following Russia's brutal invasion of Ukraine and the "unpredictable operating environment" caused by the war

Wales Online

McDonald's to sell its 850 restaurants in Russia

The eateries employ 62,000 people

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