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McDonald's sharpens focus on Quarter Pounder, moves away from Signature Crafted
April 19, 2019
McDonald's said customer feedback and a move toward more menu simplification has prompted the chain to "move away" from its Signature Crafted Recipes…
read nowMcDonald's Australia free burger kiosk hack up to 1.6M+ views
April 9, 2019
A viral video of two customers hacking a kiosk at an Australian McDonald's is making the rounds via YouTube. The 2-minute video, which was uploaded this…
read nowBojangles hires former Krispy Kreme, McDonald's exec as CMO
April 2, 2019
Former Krispy Kreme and McDonald's marketing executive, Jackie Woodward, has joined Bojangles' as CMO, a news release said. She will work alongside marketing…
read nowMcDonald's tells NRA it will no longer lobby against minimum wage hike
March 29, 2019
McDonald's told the National Restaurant Association that when it comes to minimum wage hikes, the brand is laying down its sword and will stop taking part in…
read nowPapa John's names former Subway, McDonald's marketing exec as global CMO
March 28, 2019
Papa John's International has named Subway Senior Vice President of Marketing/North America Karlin Linhardt as its global CMO, a news release said. At Subway…
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McDonald's drive-thrus to get more 'suggestive' with major tech acquisition
March 26, 2019
Expect many more drive-thru menu suggestions at McDonald's after it buys the tech-based personalization company, Dynamic Yield, to use the company's core…
read nowChick-fil-A, McDonald's star at 2nd White House athletes QSR feast
March 5, 2019
Chick-fil-A and McDonald's assumed the starring role in the second White House QSR-based meal for winning athletes Monday afternoon. President Donald Trump…
read nowMcDonald's Happy Meal toys target STEM subjects
February 27, 2019
McDonald's and Discovery have created a Happy Meal initiative to debut Discovery #Mindblown S.T.E.M. robot toys. A news release about the new Happy Meal…
read nowMcDonald's Stockholm supply chain delivery project makes for a 'silent night'
February 15, 2019
A pilot study to test silent overnight deliveries has been launched at six McDonald's restaurants in Stockholm, Sweden using a hybrid truck from Scania…
read nowPrankster releases rat at McDonald’s, causing chaos
February 14, 2019
It's not the type of publicity McDonald's seeks.
read nowMcDonald's Shamrock shake returns to menu
February 14, 2019
McDonald's has officially reintroduced Shamrock Shakes to its menu. This limited time offering will be available through March 24 at select stores, according…
read nowBurger King mocks McDonald's for losing Big Mac trademark in EU
February 12, 2019
McDonald's has lost its trademark for the Big Mac in the European Union after a legal battle with Supermac's, an Irish QSR chain.
read nowMcDonald's to offer donut sticks for Valentine's Day and beyond
February 11, 2019
McDonald's will offer McCafe donut sticks to go with its premium roast McCafe coffee this week, and beginning Feb. 20, will offer combo of donut sticks and…
read nowMcDonald's franchisee 'wall problem'
January 25, 2019
McDonald's franchisees are letting the chain's leaders know in no uncertain terms that the inclusion of a kitchen wall in remodeling plans for their units is…
read nowControversial McDonald's Taiwan YouTube ad removed
January 22, 2019
McDonald's has apologized and removed a December Egg McMuffin ad from YouTube after a two-second clip of video in it sparked a Chinese protest by those who…
read nowMcDonald's McCafe adds some caffeinated incentive to 'Ditch your Resolution' day
January 17, 2019
McDonald's retail coffee product, McCafé at Home is working with actor, Mark Consuelos to launch the brand's Brew Happier Mobile, an interactive experience…
read nowMcDonald's loses a Big (Mac) one in the EU
January 16, 2019
McDonald's said it will appeal a European Union case ruling this week against its trademark use of the Big Mac, which includes the famous "two all-beef…
read nowWelcome to the White House, Tigers ... D'you want fries with that?
January 15, 2019
QSRs including Wendy's, Burger King and McDonald's got some presidential afterglow Monday when President Donald Trump chose their fare as the "selection of the…
read nowFlorida QSR workers set to strike today, allege restaurants aren't safe
January 8, 2019
Following the release of that startling video of a Florida McDonald's employee allegedly being pulled across the counter by an irate customer in search of a…
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From pickle slush to nightmare burgers: Former 'Simpson's' writer names best, worst fast food of 2018
by S.A. Whitehead — Food Editor, Net World Media Group
Bill Oakley, the writer behind "The Simpson's" episode featuring "steamed ham" sandwiches, has capped off his first year as a "fast food reviewer" with awards…
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