McDonald’s uses customer data to predict future visits and spending. One journalist wanted to see what they had on him: ‘Received a 515-page file’ "500 pages is kind of a wake-up call" We Got This Covered · Aug 17
A cheap American sandwich conquered the world. Now China is rewriting the burger's 100-year-old story Burgers are experiencing a surge in popularity across China's fast-food market. Global chains and local operators are now fiercely competing for market share. Consumers seek convenient and affordable meal options amid economic shifts. Pizza Hut's burger counters are expanding rapidly, showing strong growth potential. This trend reflects a broader change… The Economic Times · Aug 17
Woman takes niece to McDonald’s PlayPlace and goes down the slide. She feels something sticky and disturbed staff immediately shut it down: ‘threw up’ The staff shut off the area afterward. We Got This Covered · Aug 16
Other brands are throwing shade at the new Instagram logo From McDonald's to ChatGPT, they've all decided it's "time for a refresh". Creative Bloq · Aug 16
7 McDonald’s Menu Items Employees Say They Order Differently Fast-food drive-thrus handle many transactions daily using streamlined kitchen systems designed for speed. However, navigating the extensive menu can be challenging for customers looking for the best taste and value. Employees working behind the counter develop insider knowledge regarding which items offer superior quality and how to customize orders for… Grocery Coupon Guide · Aug 15
McDonald’s worker claims manager gave low performance review to avoid raising her salary. But it backfires: ‘So entitled’ She lost the room. We Got This Covered · Aug 15
RFK Jr reveals Trump’s plane is filled with boxes of his favorite fast food IN FULL The Independent UK · Aug 14
Trump’s plane is filled with ‘boxes and boxes of McDonald’s,’ RFK Jr reveals Kennedy once said the junk food served on the president’s plane was ‘poison’ The Independent UK · Aug 14
Luigi Mangione pleads guilty in Thompson case: The key twist before his September murder trial Luigi Mangione admitted guilt to federal stalking charges related to the Thompson killing. He still faces a state murder trial scheduled to begin soon. Thompson, the UnitedHealthcare CEO, was fatally shot in Manhattan last year. Mangione was apprehended in Pennsylvania after a nationwide manhunt. This plea resolves one part of… The Economic Times · Aug 14
Luigi Mangione case: Key events from CEO’s killing to guilty plea Mangione is scheduled to go on trial on state murder charges on Sept 8 The Independent UK · Aug 14
The secret history of Ray Dalio and the creation of Chicken McNuggets—how a 1980s hedge strategy unlocked a whole new menu The Bridgewater founder began as a commodities expert and doesn’t claim credit: “the cost of a chicken has nothing to do with the price of the chick.” Fortune · Aug 14
Uber Eats driver is told to ‘hurry up’ over a $5 tip. Then the customer calls him a ‘little maid’ so he turns the order into a mukbang He felt offended. We Got This Covered · Aug 13
San Diego man at Starbucks was asked to move closer to his table. 2 years later, he is suing them for ‘deblitating nerve damage’ to his genitals He claims that a Star wars employee "created a foreseeable risk." We Got This Covered · Aug 13
Oil exec says ‘wobbly’ Starbucks table left him with ‘debilitating nerve damage to his genitals’ in hot-drink lawsuit Exclusive: Oil-and-gas executive Vladimir Podlipskiy, 63, says the coffee chain was negligent for allowing a ‘wobbly’ table to remain in service The Independent UK · Aug 12
The Independent UK · Aug 11 McDonald’s teams up with Red Bull for its first-ever energy drink - and fans can customize it IN FULL
The Independent UK · Aug 11 McDonald’s announces collaboration with popular energy drink New menu also features a drink add-on that mixes a flavor swirl into soda and adds a cold foam cap
The Independent UK · Aug 11 Trump’s secret escape from Air Force One in Turkey turns into memes and jokes for social media Social media users imagined the president squeezed into everything from a catering cart to a laundry bin
Benzinga · Aug 11 Scott Bessent Tells Robert Reich 'McDonald's Problem Is Called Burger King, Professor' Amid Clash Over the 'K-Shaped' Economy: 'No Wonder Bill Clinton...' Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent criticized Economist Robert Reich‘s analysis, arguing that McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) issues are not due to structural inequality but rather competition from rivals like Burger King, whose parent company is Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR).
MarketBeat · Aug 11 3 Overlooked Stocks Analysts Still Like as AI Trades Get Crowded Analysts favor JBS, Primis Financial, and Arcos Dorados for strong earnings momentum, low valuations, and notable upside potential, offering alternatives to mega-cap tech stocks.
Barchart · Aug 11 What Are Wall Street Analysts' Target Price for McDonald's Stock? Despite its recent weakness, McDonald’s still has some support on Wall Street, with analysts maintaining a generally positive view of the stock’s longer-term prospects.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 11 Alan Jones’s alleged victim told brother indecent assaults weren’t ‘too bad’ but involved broadcaster grabbing his penis, court hears Former 2GB and 2UE radio host, now 85, has pleaded not guilty to 22 charges of indecent assault and sexual touching
We Got This Covered · Aug 10 California woman got charged 10 cents for a McDonald’s bag. So she walked out with the tray instead: ‘Thank You’ McDonald's isn’t to be blamed for the bag charge, though.
Benzinga · Aug 10 Scott Bessent Says America's 'K-Shaped' Economy Is Dead, But Robert Reich Fires Back With a McDonald's Warning: 'Very Much Alive, Even CEOs are Admitting It's a Problem' Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent says the U.S. economy is moving beyond the K-shaped divide, but economists and corporate leaders continue to offer mixed views on the health of American consumers.
Evening Standard · Aug 9 Biggest McDonald's in London set to open 24 hours a day McDonald’s biggest London branch has the go-ahead to run as a 24-hour restaurant
The Economic Times · Aug 7 Burger King gets 'whopping' success while McDonald's struggles: What is happening in burger market as Americans move away from junk food Burger King's US sales increased significantly last quarter, marking five consecutive periods of growth. This surge followed investments in advertising, remodels, and menu upgrades, including a revamped Whopper. Limited-time offers, such as a Star Wars tie-in, also attracted more customers to the restaurants. In contrast, McDonald's US business experienced its…