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As part of McDonald’s initiative to use its scale to contribute to positive changes in the communities where it operates, Arcos Dorados – McDonald’s franchisee in Latin America and the Caribbean- will cease to offer plastic straws in its 2,100 restaurants…
International menu items will feature at a special McDonald’s restaurant highlighting the company’s ‘glocal’ philosophy. The restaurant made its debut today in the new McDonald’s global headquarters which is scheduled to open later this year. It serves such…
Global burger behemoth McDonald’s opened its first branch on Saturday (Dec 2) in the historic heart of communist Hanoi, a conservative city renowned for its traditional – and cheap – Vietnamese staples beloved by food-obsessed locals. Hungry customers lined…
The Malaysian franchise of McDonald’s Corp said it was “disappointed” with calls on social media to boycott the fast-food restaurant chain in apparent retaliation against the US’ recognition of Jerusalem as the capital of Israel. Social media users in the…
After news of three local broadcasters bringing World Cup 2018 to Singapore, local organisations have also started revealing their plans to screen the matches with SAFRA and McDonald’s among those committing to do so. SAFRA, for instance, told Channel…
A strong performance in China, partly offset by continued challenges in South Korea, helped build first-quarter momentum for McDonald’s Corporation. President/CEO Steve Easterbrook says the restaurant group has had 11 consecutive quarters of positive…
Soon, diners will have to request a straw if they want one. And it might be paper. It is rare that we have happy news from the fast food sector, but McDonald’s has made a pleasing new promise to tackle plastic waste. It appears the company is taking a…
n March 29, 1988, the McDonald’s franchise opened its first location in South Korea in Apgujeong-dong in the southern part of Seoul. The country was already awash in Olympic fever with the summer games set to open later that year in September as hundreds…
Fast-food chains in Japan are launching the biggest expansion wave in decades and adopting strategies that would have been unthinkable in the early 2000s, when hamburgers were a prime symbol of deflation. McDonald’s Holdings (Japan), the biggest player, is…
McDonald’s Hong Kong has unveiled a major new branding campaign that plays on the emotional connections people feel while eating fast food. Using a cover version of Elton John’s iconic ‘You Song’ as a soundtrack, the one-minute television commercial showcases…
Global burger behemoth McDonald’s opened its first branch on Saturday in the historic heart of communist Hanoi, a conservative city renowned for its traditional – and cheap – Vietnamese staples beloved by food-obsessed locals. Hungry customers lined up for…
McDonald’s Singapore is turning Japanese, launching a Ninja Burger and reviving its Samurai Burger. To promote the two offerings, it has launched an “Honour Your Appetite” marketing campaign. Senior director of marketing, menu and digital innovation Agatha…
Global fast food chain, McDonald’s, has posted an increase in sales for the third quarter as its promotions and fresh food offerings attract more customers. McDonald’s net income rose to $1.88 billion (A$2.42 billion) in the three months ending September 30…
ollowing complains of children falling ill, investigators have raided the Seoul office of McDonald’s Korea. It is alleged the youngsters had eaten undercooked hamburger patties, reports Yonhap News Agency. Seoul central district prosecutors’ office has seized…
In a bid to help families reconnect, McDonald’s Singapore has introduced a locker for mobile phones at its Marine Cove flagship. Its new“Family Playdate” concept includes table service with the aim of promoting human interaction. McDonald’s says a survey it…
Guangzhou-based developer Country Garden has signed a deal to help McDonald’s China reach its goal of opening 2000 restaurants by 2022. In the strategic co-operation deal signed with the new owner of McDonald’s China, the mainland’s third-largest developer by…
