McDonald's News & Media

McDonald's to buy 225 units in Israel from franchisee

April 8, 2024

McDonald's corporate operations will purchase all 225 restaurant locations in Israel from franchisee Alonyal Limited, owned by Omri Padan, according to a press…

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McDonald's meets cage-free egg goal 2 years early

February 7, 2024

McDonald's has met its goal of sourcing 100% cage free eggs in the U.S. by 2025. It's a goal the company set in 2015, according to a press release.

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McDonald's gets in a St. Patty's Day mood with early release of Shamrock Shake

February 6, 2024

McDonald's has released its popular Shamrock Shake — usually found around St. Patrick's Day — early, according a The New York Post report.

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McDonald's popular Breakfast Wrap returns, but there's a catch

January 18, 2024

McDonald's is bringing back its popular Breakfast Wrap, but there's a catch — the menu item is only available in the U.K. and Ireland, according to a company…

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QSRweb’s Top 10 most-clicked news in 2023

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Connect Media

QSR dining remains a mainstay due to its lower price point and ease of service. We took a look at the top news stories over the past 12 months, and here's what…

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McDonald's to release popular kids toy Happy Meal

December 20, 2023

Squishmallows are coming to McDonald's. Characters from the hot toys will launch in Happy Meals on Dec. 26, according to a press release.

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McDonald's to test CosMc's beverage-led concept

December 7, 2023

McDonald's begins testing its CosMc's concept — a small-format, beverage-led concept — in Bolingbrook, Illinois, this month. Additional CosMc's units are…

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McDonald's to get rid of McFlurry spoons

October 25, 2023

The McFlurry spoon is on its last leg. Chicago-based burger chain McDonald's is retiring the dessert spoon in favor of a more sustainable option, according to…

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McDonald's launches '1 in 8' homecoming initiative

October 12, 2023

McDonald's has found that one in eight Americans have worked at one of its restaurants, leading the brand to launch its "1 in 8" initiative, according to a…

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McDonald's bringing back McRib for another year

October 9, 2023

The McRib will return to McDonald's despite giving the menu item a "farewell tour" last year. The saucy sandwich is a fan favorite and will make a comeback in…

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Judge dismisses false advertising suit against Wendy's, McDonald's

October 5, 2023

A judge in Brooklyn has dismissed a false advertising suit against McDonald's and Wendy's alleging the brands used under cooked beef for its advertisements to…

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McDonald's to launch 2 sauces for limited time

September 27, 2023

McDonald's is releasing two sauces for a limited time only. The Chicago-based burger brand announced Tuesday the sauces will release Oct. 9, according to a…

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McDonald's to raise royalty fee for new restaurants

September 25, 2023

McDonald's is raising its royalty fee for franchisees opening new domestic and Canadian restaurants, according to a CNN report.

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McDonald’s to replace self-serve beverages

September 8, 2023

McDonald's will be transitioning away from self-serve beverage stations in dining rooms across the U.S. by 2032, according to an email from a company…

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Rick Lenny to retire from McDonald's board of directors

September 5, 2023

Richard "Rick" Lenny will retire from the McDonald's board of directors effective Oct. 31, according to a press release.

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McDonald's tests XL chicken sandwich in limited markets

August 25, 2023

McDonald's is testing a super-sized chicken sandwich in limited markets, according to a Chew Boom report.

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Domino's Pizza plans to pull out of Russia

August 22, 2023

Domino's Pizza plans to close all 142 restaurants in Russia, according to a CNN report.

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McDonald's franchises host 'Fries for School Supplies' campaign

August 21, 2023

Local McDonald's franchisees at certain stores in Chattanooga, Tennessee, North Alabama and in Bowling Green, Kentucky, are hosting a "Fries for School…

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McDonald's latest meal celebrates iconic moments in film, television

August 9, 2023

McDonald's latest meal features a collection of fan-favorite menu items that have made iconic appearances in film, television and music, called the As Featured…

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McDonald's to pull 3 bakery items

July 14, 2023

McDonald's is phasing out three bakery items, according to a Nexstar report.

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