McDonald's News & Media

Russian McDonald’s fan protests store closing in unique way

March 14, 2022

A Russian man isn't too happy that McDonald's is closing locations in Russia due to Russia's war on Ukraine.

Panda Express latest QSR ceasing Russian support

March 10, 2022

Panda Express is ceasing all corporate support to its three franchise locations in Russia in response to the Russian war against Ukraine.

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McDonald’s shutters Russia locations on temporary basis

March 8, 2022

McDonald's is temporarily shuttering its nearly 850 stores in Russia and putting the brakes on operations as of today.

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QSRs quiet regarding operations amidst Russia-Ukraine war

March 7, 2022

While some high profile brands, including Apple, are pausing or closing locations in Russia in response to the war against Ukraine, many U.S.-based QSRs and…

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Beyond Meat reports disappointing Q4

February 25, 2022

Beyond Meat reported a disappointing fourth quarter 2021, despite the brand's launch of KFC's Beyond Fried Chicken and McDonald's test of its highly…

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McDonald's makes $100K donation to HBCU band

February 24, 2022

McDonald's USA and its local owner/operators have donated a surprise $100,000 to the Platinum Sound Marching Band at Shaw University, one of the oldest…

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McDonald's releases limited-edition racewear with 23XI Racing

February 18, 2022

McDonald's USA and 23XI Racing have launched an apparel line. The co-branded, limited-edition racewear collection will be available for purchase starting today…

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Chicken Big Mac so popular in UK, McDonald's can't keep up

February 14, 2022

It's a sad day for UK chicken lovers. McDonald's has temporarily removed its Chicken Big Mac from its UK menus due to customer demand, according to a Business…

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McDonald's brings back 2 dessert favorites

February 9, 2022

McDonald's is bringing back two fan favorites, according to a press release.

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McDonald's Future 22 campaign spotlights young Black gamechangers

February 4, 2022

McDonald's has launched Future 22, a creative campaign that celebrates the work of 22 young, gifted and Black leaders whose passion and talent are creating…

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McDonald's, designer Humberto Leon partner on zodiac metaverse project

February 1, 2022

McDonald's is teaming up with fashion designer Humberto Leon for a collection of zodiac animal designs.

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Analyst: McPlant selling better than expected for McDonald's

January 27, 2022

McDonald's McPlant is selling better than expected, a senior analyst told CNBC.

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McDonald's adds 'menu hacks' for LTOs

January 26, 2022

McDonald's is encouraging fan hacks by debuting four fan-favorite creations on menus across the country for a limited time, according to a company press…

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Elon Musk wants McDonald's to accept dogecoin

January 26, 2022

Elon Musk is hoping McDonald's Corp. will accept cryptocurrency dogecoin, according to a Wall Street Journal report.

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How McDonald’s helps low vision customers with self-serve kiosks

by Elliot Maras — Editor, Kiosk Marketplace & Vending Times

Attendees at the Self-Service Innovation Summit last month got an inside look at this project during a "Lunch And Learn" session, titled, "Making Self-Service…

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McDonald's releases another LTO pie

January 21, 2022

The Blueberry & Crème Pie is back at McDonald's for the first time since 2017. The fan favorite is now available as a regional menu item at approximately…

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McDonald's expands McPlant to San Francisco, Dallas markets

January 20, 2022

McDonald's will expand its plant-based sandwich, the McPlant, to 600 locations in the San Francisco Bay and Dallas markets beginning Feb. 14, according to a…

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McDonald's can't build near ancient Roman site

January 3, 2022

McDonald's is blocked from opening a franchise next to the ancient Baths of Caracalla in Rome, according to a report in The Art Newspaper.

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What wowed QSRweb readers in 2021

by Mandy Wolf Detwiler — Editor, Networld Media Group

From legal issues at some of the industry’s biggest names to freebies and viral videos, here’s what was most read on QSRweb this year.

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Mastercard to acquire Dynamic Yield from McDonald's

December 23, 2021

McDonald's has announced an agreement for Mastercard to acquire McDonald's state-of-the-art personalization platform and decision engine company, Dynamic Yield.

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