McDonald's announces surprise return of Szechuan Sauce
The popular, but rare, sauce will return for a limited time starting at the end of this month.
Russian fast-food chain reveals near-identical logo of McDonald’s after restaurant suspends operations
A Russian fast-food franchise is positioning itself to become the next McDonald’s after the Chicago-based company suspended operations in the country over Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Russia warns Western companies of arrests, asset seizures over government criticism
Russian prosecutors have issued stern warnings to Western businesses operating in Russia, threatening to arrest corporate leaders who criticize the Kremlin or to seize the assets of companies that pull out of the nation.
Burger King halts Russia operations following Ukraine invasion
Burger King suspended “all of its corporate support for the Russian market."
McDonald's estimates Russia operation suspension will cost $50M per month
McDonald's CFO Ken Ozan emphasized the fast-food giant is still calculating the overall impact, which will include paying for its leased locations, the salaries of its approximately 62,000 employees in Russia, related supply-chain costs and other expenses.
McDonald's pausing Russia operations, temporarily closing restaurants
Russia and Ukraine combined represented approximately 2% of McDonald's system-wide sales, roughly 9% of its revenue and less than 3% of its operating income in 2021.
McDonald's, PepsiCo urged to cease Russia operations by NY pension fund
The New York State Comptroller's office helps guide a $280 billion fund that has an estimated $110.8 million in public equity investments, including direct holdings and co-mingled funds in Russian companies.
Calls to boycott McDonald's, other brands in wake of Russia's invasion of Ukraine
Major global brands, including McDonald's Corp, PepsiCo Inc. and the Estee Lauder Cos Inc. should consider pausing their operations in Russia, New York state's pension fund chief wrote in letters to several companies on Friday.
US fast food brands vulnerable to shutdowns in Russia amid Ukraine conflict
Major American fast food giants could take a hit if Russia decides to shut down locations in its country in response to U.S. sanctions
Carl Icahn takes on McDonald's over pig welfare
Billionaire investor and Icahn Enterprises founder Carl Icahn is waging a proxy battle against McDonald's in an effort to pressure the fast food giant to switch to "crate free" pork.
Carl Icahn nominates two to McDonald’s board
Carl Icahn has launched a proxy fight for two board seats at McDonald’s Corp., as the activist investor pushes the fast-food chain to require its suppliers to change their treatment of pigs.
Wanted Florida man caught after passing out drunk in McDonald’s drive-thru, deputies say
Luis Salinas, 35, had a warrant out for his arrest in connection to the sexual battery of a child, the Highlands County Sheriff’s Office said.
DoorDash to bump up its fees on slow McDonald’s restaurants
The delivery service, which earns money by charging restaurants a commission on every order and separately charging consumers a service fee, agreed to lower its base commission rate for McDonald's U.S. restaurants.
McDonald's Shamrock Shake and OREO Shamrock McFlurry return for 52nd 'Shamrock SZN'
McDonald’s beloved Shamrock Shake will be back on menus later this month. Two varieties of the minty green frozen treat will be available at participating restaurants nationwide, starting on Monday, Feb. 21.
Inflation hits McDonald's on food costs, labor
McDonald's is dealing with higher commodity and labor costs.
Elon Musk's crypto proposition for McDonald's
Elon Musk has a request for the world's largest fast-food giant.
Starbucks, Chipotle among companies reducing operational hours due to staffing shortages
Companies across the country are announcing plans to cut hours of operation due to staffing shortages as the country deals with a record surge of coronavirus cases, vaccine mandates, and supply chain issues.
McDonald's locations have cut hours by 10% due to staffing shortages: CEO
McDonald's plans to cut operational hours in response to a lack of employees at a number of its U.S. locations.
Israel McDonald's kiosk denies service to people without valid Green Pass
The Green Pass is a health certificate used to identify people who have a COVID-19 vaccine or have recovered from a previous infection.
McDonald's is open on Christmas, these other establishments as well
For anyone needing a meal or a snack on the go on Christmas Day — or an in-person visit, for that matter — check out some restaurant and store options here.














