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☆ People are really annoyed about the price of fast food
▼ + stars: | 2024-04-20 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +7 min

Fast food is getting more expensive, and Americans are annoyed about it. Diners told BI they're cutting back on how often they get fast food because of rising prices. AdvertisementBut cheaper fast food may be some way off. Experts say it could have a ripple effect on wages across the fast food industry nationwide, meaning that your favorite spots could become even pricier. The main reason Rodriguez gets fast food is the taste, he said.

Persons: —, Sara Senatore, Dunkin, Warren Colehour, Chad Frye, Artur Widak, Frye, Martin Jennings, it's, Chipotle, James R, Martin, Ben Heyworth, Burger King, He's, Del, Richard McConnell, Ricardo Rodriguez, Rodriguez Organizations: Service, Bank of America, McDonald's USA, Getty, Subway, Consumers, McDonald's Locations: Ukraine, McDonald's, Kentucky, California, Florida, Olive, Burger, Oregon

☆ A McDonald's exec explains how she broke through the 'bamboo ceiling' of corporate America by learning how to speak up
▼ + stars: | 2023-10-23 | by ( Josée Rose | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +11 min

Today, she has 300 pairs and "I tell my story about shoes because shoes keep me grounded," she told Insider. AdvertisementAdvertisementDoria told me, "this was a proud moment for me because I broke the bamboo ceiling. I call it the bamboo ceiling because the glass ceiling is easier to break," she said. The bamboo ceiling, you throw a stone it's gonna go back to you because the pliability of that how it's made up." But in the McDonald's culture, they told me that I didn't speak up enough in meetings, I didn't challenge others.

Persons: Myra Doria, Doria, —, it's, I've, McDonald's, We've, They've, we've, people's Organizations: USA, Service, Field Locations: Philippines, McDonald's, San Antonio, Texas

☆ McDonald's franchisee group pushes back against 'detrimental' fee hike
▼ + stars: | 2023-09-25 | by ( Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

McDonald's is increasing its royalty fee from 4% to 5% of gross sales for select franchisees. AdvertisementAdvertisementMcDonald's decision to increase its royalty fee for the first time in 30 years is sparking a backlash from a key franchisee advocacy group representing about 1,000 McDonald's franchisees. AdvertisementAdvertisementThe email was sent after McDonald's told operators and employees it plans to increase its monthly royalty fee, formerly called a service fee, from 4% to 5% of gross sales. McDonald's told Insider on Monday that the "claim that McDonald's is getting rid of services simply isn't true." The royalty fee hike comes as McDonald's plans to increase its new unit growth.

Persons: —, McDonald's, NOA, Joe Erlinger Organizations: Service, National Owners Association, CNBC

The Chicago-based fast food chain plans to eliminate self-service soda machines at its U.S. restaurants by 2032, McDonald's confirmed this week. For years, McDonald's customers have used the machines to fill and refill their beverages without additional trips to a cashier. Behind-the-counter soda machines already exist at some other fast food chains — and a handful of McDonald's locations across the country have also begun the transition. McDonald's digital sales — made up of app, delivery and kiosk purchases — accounted for almost 40% of systemwide sales for the second quarter of 2023. The price increases that have helped fuel McDonald’s sales in recent quarters will moderate as inflation comes down, Chief Financial Officer Ian Borden said during July's Q2 earnings call.

Persons: McDonald's, Uber, Ian Borden Organizations: Associated Press, McDonald's, The State, Revenue Locations: Coke, Chicago, U.S, McDonald's USA, Illinois

☆ Florida family awarded $800,000 after suing McDonald's and a franchisee when their child was burned by a chicken nugget
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-20 | by ( Beatrice Nolan | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

A Florida family was awarded $800,000, following a lawsuit against McDonald's and a franchisee. The family said their daughter was left with second-degree burns from a chicken nugget. Franchisee Upchurch Foods was found liable for negligence and failure to warn customers about the risk of hot food. McDonald's was not found to be negligent, as Insider previously reported. Representatives for McDonald's and Upchurch Foods did not immediately respond to Insider's request for comment, made outside usual business hours.

Persons: McDonald's Organizations: McDonald's, Service, Upchurch, CNN, NBC, Sun - Sentinel, Upchurch Foods Inc Locations: Florida, Wall, Silicon

☆ Byron Allen sues McDonald's for allegedly lying about commitment to Black media
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-08 | by ( Jonathan Stempel | ) www.reuters.com time to read: +3 min

[1/2] Byron Allen, Founder, Chairman and CEO of Entertainment Studios and Allen Media Group, speaks at the 2021 Milken Institute Global Conference in Beverly Hills, California, U.S., October 19, 2021. REUTERS/David SwansonMay 8 (Reuters) - The media entrepreneur Byron Allen has filed a second lawsuit against McDonald's Corp (MCD.N) over the fast-food chain's alleged refusal to advertise with Black-owned media. Allen said he would know if McDonald's were honoring that pledge because his Allen Media Group represents more than 90% of Black-owned media. The case are: Weather Group LLC et al v. McDonald's USA LLC, California Superior Court, Los Angeles County, No. 23STCV10045; and Entertainment Studios Networks Inc et al v McDonald's Corp, U.S. District Court, Central District of California, No.

☆ McDonald's franchisees fined after 305 minors, including 10-year-olds, found working illegally
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-03 | by ( Noah Sheidlower | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +4 min

More than 300 minors — including two 10-year-olds who were unpaid — were found to be working in violation of federal labor laws at McDonald's franchise restaurants across Kentucky and other states, the U.S. Labor Department said this week. The news comes as Republican lawmakers have targeted child labor laws nationwide. Labor Department investigators discovered two 10-year-olds working unpaid as late as 2 a.m. at a McDonald's location in Louisville, Kentucky, operated by Louisville-based Bauer Food LLC, according to a Tuesday release. Last year, the Labor Department division found that 688 minors were employed illegally in hazardous positions in fiscal year 2022, the highest annual count since fiscal year 2011. Child labor laws exist to ensure that when young people work, the job does not jeopardize their health, well-being or education," said Garnett-Civils.

☆ McDonald’s is upgrading its burgers
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-17 | by ( Danielle Wiener-Bronner | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +3 min

New York CNN —McDonald’s, which has been focusing on upgrading its core items to boost sales, is rolling out a series of changes designed to improve its signature burgers. The Big Mac will come with more Big Mac sauce. “In an environment where our customers are looking for the simple and familiar, our core menu items have never been more relevant,” he said. McDonald's USAFocusing on promoting its core menu items, rather than introducing new products, is a way to keep processes simpler and reduce friction in the kitchen. “Throughout 2022, some of our most successful campaign platforms brought our customers closer to the core menu items,” Kempczinski said during the January call.

☆ McDonald's is making 4 key changes to its burgers — here's what to expect
▼ + stars: | 2023-04-17 | by ( Danni Santana | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +2 min

McDonald's is making four tweaks to its signature Big Mac sandwich and cheeseburgers. Additions include caramelized onions, softer buns, melted cheese, and more Big Mac sauce. McDonald's last month also decided to rebrand its crispy chicken sandwich to the McCrispy. Big Macs will also come with more Big Mac sauce, the company said in a press release. The decision to tinker with its burgers follows McDonald's rebranding its crispy chicken sandwich to the McCrispy last month.

☆ McDonald's Exec Slams California Lawmakers for Passing Fast-Food Law
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-26 | by ( Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +5 min

The FAST Recovery Act could raise minimum wage for California fast food workers to $22 an hour. This week, a top McDonald's exec slammed lawmakers for passing the law in an open letter. AB 257 creates a 10-member council of fast food workers, franchisees, franchisors, advocates for fast food employees, and representatives from the governor's office. The organization said higher wage mandates could raise costs for California fast-food restaurants by $3 billion. "As California fast-food workers defend this landmark law and assert their voice, SEIU is absolutely committed to standing with them in their fight."

☆ McDonald's plans reorganization, job cuts as it accelerates restaurant openings
▼ + stars: | 2023-01-06 | by ( Amelia Lucas | ) www.cnbc.com time to read: +2 min

McDonald's is planning job cuts and a reorganization as the company refocuses its priorities to accelerate restaurant expansion, CEO Chris Kempczinski told employees Friday. As part of the reorganization, the company will be deprioritizing and halting certain initiatives, according to a company-wide memo from Kempczinski viewed by CNBC. "Today, we're divided into silos with a center, segments, and markets," Kempczinski wrote. Currently, McDonald's organization is divided into three segments: the U.S., international operated markets and international developmental licensed markets. Additionally, McDonald's said Friday it will speed up its development plans for new restaurants.

☆ A McDonald's franchisee is accused of asking 100 teens to work too many hours or late shifts. Restaurants are recruiting younger workers during ongoing labor shortage.
▼ + stars: | 2022-12-07 | by ( Nancy Luna | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

13 McDonald's restaurants in Pennsylvania violated child labor laws, according to a federal probe. The franchisee, Santonastasso Enterprises LLC, was accused of assigning shifts to 14- and 15-year-old workers that violated the Fair Labor Standards Act. "Employers who hire young workers must understand and comply with federal child labor laws or face costly consequences." McDonald's and Burger King restaurant operators have advertised work to teens as young as 14. Teens 14 to 15 years old can work in restaurants and quick-service businesses during non-school hours, up to three hours on school days, and up to 18 hours on a school week.

☆ McDonald's is launching Happy Meals for adults, featuring an unnerving set of toys with 2 pairs of eyes
▼ + stars: | 2022-09-28 | by ( Grace Dean | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +4 min

From October 3, McDonald's will be selling limited-edition Happy Meals for grown-ups. The boxes are designed by Cactus Plant Flea Market, and merch will also be available. For the Happy Meals currently available, McDonald's charges more for ones that come with hamburgers than those with nuggets. McDonald's x Cactus Plant Flea MarketThe Happy Meals are a collaboration with streetwear brand Cactus Plant Flea Market, which McDonald's called "one of the most important brands in culture." Cactus Plant Flea Market currently appears to only have four products available on its website – a $70 T-shirt, a $75 towel, a $35 water bottle, and a $60 pair of boxers.

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