McDonald’s

McDonald’s on Friday asked a judge to dismiss the racial discrimination lawsuit filed by former franchisees, arguing that it wants every operator in its system to thrive. The company also said that the complaint from 52 Black plaintiffs relies on “vague and conclusory allegations” and fails to provide viable claims of intentional race discrimination, breach of contract and fraud. McDonald’s also...

McDonald’s is adding baked goods to its permanent menu for the first time in more than eight years as the fast-food giant tries to revive its breakfast sales.

Who doesn’t love a new McDonald’s breakfast item? The fast-food restaurant announced Wednesday it will debut three later this month at participating locations in New York and across the country: The Apple Fritter, Blueberry Muffin and Cinnamon Roll. Starting Oct. 28, baked goods junkies will be able to enjoy the sweet treats at any time of day, not just...

McDonald’s announced musical artist J Balvin’s order will hit menus across the U.S. starting Oct. 5. Customers can order the award-winning artist’s meal until Nov. 1, featuring a Big Mac sandwich, medium french fries with ketchup and an Oreo McFlurry. If purchasing on the McDonald’s app, customers will receive the McFlurry free of charge. “From topping charts around the...

Just eight days after McDonald’s kicked off its collaboration with rapper Travis Scott, the fast-food giant is reporting some ingredient shortages tied to the promotion.  The meal comes with a Quarter Pounder burger with cheese, bacon and shredded lettuce, Sprite soda and fries dipped in BBQ sauce, for just $6. Travis Scott, who uses the nickname “Cactus Jack,” is also selling McDonald’s...

More than 50 former McDonald’s franchisees are suing the fast-food giant for racial discrimination, alleging that it denied them the same opportunities as white operators and pushed them out of the system.

McDonald’s slammed former CEO Steve Easterbrook in a new legal filing on Monday, arguing that he should have to defend his conduct in court.

Who doesn’t love a new McDonald’s menu item? The fast-food restaurant announced Tuesday it will debut two next month at participating locations in New York and across the U.S.: Spicy Chicken McNuggets and a Chips Ahoy!® McFlurry®. The nuggets are breaded with a sizzling tempura coating made of both cayenne and chili peppers, and the “Mighty Hot Sauce” boasts...

McDonald’s is suing Steve Easterbrook, the CEO it ousted last year over an inappropriate relationship with an employee, alleging he covered up relationships with other employees and destroyed evidence

McDonald’s says it will be requiring customers to wear face coverings when entering its U.S. restaurants as the number of new virus cases continue to surge in many states. The move, announced Friday, will be in effect on Aug. 1. McDonald’s Corp. joins a parade of companies issuing mask mandates for its customers in the last week or so...

As protective equipment, social distancing and other pandemic protocols become the new normal at businesses across the country, some employees on the front lines are suffering at the hands of unhappy customers. Last month, Maria Resendiz, a 19-year-old McDonald’s cashier from Oakland, California, was physically attacked after she asked a customer coming through the drive-thru to wear a mask. Now, a...

Yes, there’s a National French Fry Day, and yes, you can get free fries for it. McDonald’s said Monday that participating locations will be giving away a free medium order of fries to celebrate the occasion. The offer requires the McDonald’s app; users can either use mobile ordering to claim their free fries, or scan a code in store....

McDonald’s is pausing its U.S. reopening plans for 21 days as coronavirus cases spike across the country.

If you’re a tourist in New York City, or even a harried local trying to get across midtown Manhattan, you’ve seen it, or maybe eaten in it — the giant McDonald’s on 42nd Street in Times Square with the Broadway-style marquee. No more, though — the company confirmed Wednesday that the location has shut down for good as of...

Georgetown Professor Marcia Chatelain, the author of ‘Franchise: The Golden Arches in Black America,” discusses the positive and negative aspects of the long history between McDonald’s and the Black community.

McDonald’s said Thursday that it would hire 260,000 workers in the United States this summer. The announcement follows similar hiring plans from Subway, Yum Brands’ Taco Bell, Panda Express and Dunkin. However, McDonald’s plans are nearly double all four of those chains’ combined summer hiring plans. The Chicago-based chain is one of the largest private employers in the country. The summer months typically spark...

In the wake of nationwide demonstrations protesting police brutality, many large food companies — including at least one which has a history of fighting policies that would benefit employees of color — are now making public statements about racial injustices. These statements, issued in press releases and across social media, varied in tone, but culminated in similar messages about supporting black...

America’s top fast-food chain is preparing to reopen dining rooms across the country, but like many other restaurants, it will have to follow a new set of protocols while operating.

Three workers at an Oklahoma City McDonald’s were injured Wednesday by gunfire and a scuffle that appeared to have started because the restaurant’s dining area was closed for social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, police said.

With health care workers, police officers and firefighters working to protect and save lives during the coronavirus pandemic, McDonald’s is saying thanks by providing a “Thank You Meal” in appreciation of their service. Most McDonald’s locations have remained open while stay at home orders are in place. Thank You Meals will be available through May 5. The meals will...