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McDonald’s to support Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games Korea

By Aiko Tanaka
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McDonald’s Korea has started building a giant burger, box of fries and drink carton – a novelty building to serve as its outpost at next year’s Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games in South Korea.

It will cater to visitors only, with a separate McDonald’s location to offer complimentary meals to athletes expected to be situated within the Olympic Village.

McDonald’s to support Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games Korea

The fast-food company has already hired 260 workers to run the two stores, who are undergoing cultural-awareness training so they can serve a diverse range of customers.

Questions & Answers

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What kind of structures will McDonald's be building for the Pyeongchang Winter Olympic Games?

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McDonald's Korea has begun constructing a novelty building shaped like a giant burger, box of fries, and drink carton. This structure will serve as their public outpost at the Games.

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Who will the McDonald's outlets at the Olympic Games be serving?

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One outlet, the novelty building, is intended for visitors. A separate McDonald's location within the Olympic Village will be providing complimentary meals specifically for athletes.

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How many staff has McDonald's hired to operate these Olympic locations?

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McDonald's has hired 260 workers for the two stores. These employees are currently receiving cultural-awareness training to prepare them for serving a diverse international customer base.

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