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Chick-fil-A leads fast-food industry for eighth year straight, McDonald’s remains last

For the eighth year straight, Chick-fil-A has been named the fast-food industry leader in customer satisfaction, according to the American Customer Satisfaction Index.

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A YouTuber journalist visiting a rebranded McDonald's in Russia says the air smells different, the buns aren't the same, and the Coke is flatter and not as sweet as the original

After McDonald's restaurants pulled out of Russia amidst the war in Ukraine, the restaurant was bought and rebranded as Vksuno i tochka.

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McDonald's worker praised for kicking 'entitled' customer out of drive-thru

A drive-thru employee at McDonald's has gone viral for telling off a customer. Find out why viewers are on her side.

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McDonald's simplifies franchising policies to attract more diverse candidates

McDonald's is making changes to how it awards franchises in the hopes of attracting more diverse candidates.

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The CEO of the rebranded Russian McDonald's isn't happy that some old franchisees are still using McDonald's branding and selling Big Macs

Some former McDonald's restaurants in Russia are selling Big Macs under a different name and are using packaging with its branding, Reuters reported.

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McDonald's proposal goes horribly wrong, sends internet into stitches

A marriage proposal hasn't gone to plan for one unlucky Macca's customer and people can't stop making McJokes.

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McDonald's Russian restaurants have just reopened. Photos show thousands of people queueing for their first Big Mac when the chain arrived in Moscow in 1990.

The opening of Russia's first McDonald's, synonymous with capitalism and American culture, symbolized the impending collapse of the Soviet Union.

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Russia's rebranded McDonald's restaurants are hastily scribbling out the golden arches on ketchup packets

The chain's hurried rebranding shows its attempt to create restaurants that serve as McDonald's substitutes while not violating trademarks.

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Russian-Owned Successor Of McDonald's Opens In Moscow

A new Russian-owned fast food restaurant has replaced McDonald's in Moscow after the franchise left Russia altogether.

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Russian-Owned Successor Of McDonald's Opens In Moscow

A new Russian-owned fast food restaurant has replaced McDonald's in Moscow after the franchise left Russia altogether.

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Russian-owned successor of McDonald's opens in Moscow

Three months after McDonald’s suspended operations in Russia, its famous former outlet on Moscow’s Pushkin Square as the restaurant reopened under a Russian owner and a new name.

Russia unveils 'tasty' McDonald's substitute

The fast food outlets are being rebranded as "Tasty and that's it" after the burger giant pulled out.

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Russia's rebranded McDonald's unveils a new logo, but keeps its name a secret

The iconic Golden Arches have been replaced with two bold orange backslashes and a red circle, representing a tiny burger and a pair of large fries.

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Russia's new version of McDonald's unveils logo

It comes as the fast food chain is due to reopen 15 of the rebranded restaurants this weekend.

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A fix for McDonald's soft-serve machines?

As the fast-food chain's non-functioning ice-cream machines became a national punchline, tech startup Kytch developed a device that helped franchisees get their machines back online – and that's when the fight over soft-serve began to really heat up.

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McDonald's intentionally sold Muslim family bacon, complaint alleges

A civil rights group claims workers deliberately added bacon to a fish sandwich that a Muslim woman ordered for her kids.

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I visited the world's 'fanciest' McDonald's in Hong Kong. Here are 7 things that surprised me the most.

Located in Asia, the fancy version of the fast-food chain had a sleek design, special menu items, a huge salad bar, free WiFi, and more cool features.

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This week on "Sunday Morning" (May 29)

A look at the features for this week's broadcast of the #1 Sunday morning news program

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Carl Icahn loses proxy fight with McDonald's over animal welfare

Activist investor Carl Icahn lost his proxy fight with McDonald's on Thursday, signaling that shareholders weren't swayed by his animal-welfare concerns.

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I tried the biggest burgers at 5 fast-food chains and my favorite tasted fresh off the grill

An Insider reporter tried the biggest signature burgers at McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King, In-N-Out, and Shake Shack.

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McDonald's shareholders to vote on proxy fight with Carl Icahn over animal welfare practices

McDonald's shareholders meeting on Thursday morning will mark the climax of a proxy fight waged by activist investor Carl Icahn.

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Starbucks is exiting Russia, shutting 130 stores

The coffee chain joins McDonald's in taking its brand out of the country. Starbucks had temporarily paused operations in March.

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Starbucks joins McDonald's in exiting Russia

After pausing operations in March, caffeine brand completes departure and condemns "horrific attacks on Ukraine."

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Starbucks leaving Russian market, shutting 130 stores

Starbucks is pulling out of the Russian market.

Starbucks will exit Russia after 15 years, closing 130 licensed cafes

The coffee chain has 130 locations in the country, which account for less than 1% of its annual revenue.

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Mass shooting at downtown Chicago McDonald's

At least two people are dead and eight more wounded following a late-night mass shooting at McDonald's near the corner of State Street and Chicago Avenue.

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Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 19)

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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McDonald's name to vanish from Russia as chain sells its business

Fast-food giant says existing licensee will purchase and run 850 restaurants under a different name.

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McDonald's to sell Russian business to existing Siberian licensee

McDonald's said Thursday it has struck a deal to sell its Russian business to its current licensee in the market, Alexander Govor.

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Cost of living: Police officers 'struggling' with low pay

A North Wales Police detective says she has to borrow money from her mother at the end of the month.

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Russia-Ukraine war: What happened today (May 16)

A roundup of key developments and the latest in-depth coverage of Russia's invasion of Ukraine.

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Once a powerful symbol in Russia, McDonald's withdraws

Two months after the Berlin Wall fell, another powerful symbol opened its doors in the middle of Moscow: a gleaming new McDonald’s.

McDonald's is leaving Russia, after more than 30 years

In 1990, the Big Mac's arrival in Moscow signaled a new era. Now McDonald's is tearing down the golden arches and writing off its investment in Russia.

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McDonald's to leave Russia for good after 30 years

The Ukraine war means operating in Russia is no longer "consistent with McDonald's values", the firm says.

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McDonald's says it will sell its Russia business after previously pausing operations due to Ukraine war

McDonald's said Monday that it would sell its business in Russia, a little more than two months after it paused operations in the country due to its invasion of Ukraine. "The humanitarian crisis caused by the war in Ukraine, and the precipitating unpredictable operating environment, have led McDonald's to conclude that continued ownership of the business in Russia is no longer tenable, nor is it consistent with McDonald's values," the company said in a news release. McDonald's has more than 800 restaurants and 62,000 employees in Russia. McDonald's exit from Russia is a bitter end to an era. The company, among the most recognizable symbols of American capitalism, opened its first restaurant in Russia over 30 years ago as the communist Soviet regime was falling apart and Western businesses and ideas infiltrated the Iron Curtain.

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McDonald's franchisees are worried the company's new grading system will alienate workers

McDonald's is rolling out a new grading system for its restaurants and tensions are boiling over for some owner-operators.

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An Illinois couple found half-eaten, 'very well-preserved' McDonald's fries from the 1950s inside a bathroom wall while renovating their home

They also found two grease-soaked burger wrappers featuring Speedee, McDonald's mascot before the now-iconic clown Ronald McDonald.

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McDonald's closures in Russia cost the fast-food giant $127 million in Q1 — here's what it could mean for the country

McDonald's last month announced it would be temporarily closing all 850 of its locations in Russia.

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McDonald's is about to report earnings. Here's what to expect

McDonald's and its franchisees have been raising prices in the U.S. as oil and other commodity costs soar.

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Carl Icahn calls out Wall Street 'hypocrisy' over ESG investing in letter to McDonald's shareholders

Carl Icahn is engaged in animal-welfare battles with McDonald's and Kroger to push them to require U.S. suppliers to move to "crate-free" pork.

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As the dollar jumps to two-year highs, the 'Fast Money' traders deliver winners and losers

The "Fast Money" traders take a look at winners and losers as the dollar jumps to two year highs.

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Retail is plagued with workers making less than $15 an hour, despite employers' rising profits

More than 90% of workers at Dollar General earn below $15 an hour, according to survey from economic think tank.

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These photos show what shopping in Russia is like among closed stores and deserted malls

Companies like H&M Group, Disney, and IKEA have suspended operations in Russia, leaving a trail of closed stores and empty shelves.

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McDonald’s is bringing back its viral Szechuan Sauce for a limited time

McDonald’s is bringing back a cult favorite menu item for a limited-time run.

Carl Icahn calls out Kroger on treatment of workers and animals

The billionaire activist investor takes his fight over the treatment of pigs to the nation's biggest grocery chain.

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Carl Icahn is expanding his animal-welfare campaign to Kroger, after first targeting McDonald's

Carl Icahn is expanding his animal-welfare campaign to the nation's largest supermarket chain, Kroger Co.

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Toxic chemicals found in food packaging at Sweetgreen and McDonald's, and experts say 'these substances migrate into the food you eat'

An investigation by Consumer Reports found some level of indicators of PFAS in packaging from 24 different restaurant chains.

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Burger King says it wants to shut down its 800 restaurants in Russia but it can't

Burger King's franchising agreement means it doesn't have unilateral control of Russian operations.

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These companies continue to do business in Russia

Although public pressure is building on major businesses to exit the country, a number of prominent players remain.

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China's elevated Covid cases may not hit the economy as hard as feared

As China tackles its worst Covid-19 outbreak since early 2020, consumption looks set to be hit the hardest while factories find ways to keep producing.

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These companies continue to do business in Russia

Although public pressure is building on major businesses to exit the country, a number of prominent players remain.

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These companies continue to do business in Russia

Although public pressure is building on major businesses to exit the country, a number of prominent players remain.

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These companies continue to do business in Russia

Although public pressure is building on major businesses to exit the country, a number of prominent players remain.

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Russian officials warned companies like McDonald's and IBM that corporate leaders who criticize the government could be arrested, report says

One source told The Wall Street Journal that some companies had already transferred their executives out of Russia in response to the threats.

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Russians try to sell Big Macs for $36 each and a McDonald's paper bag for more than $300, following the closure of branches

After the chain pulled out of the country, some Russians have started selling McDonald's items at inflated prices on the website Avito.

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Investor pushes McDonald's to change the way it buys pork

An activist investor is trying to make McDonald’s change the way it buys pork for its bacon cheeseburgers and sausage patties.

McDonald’s is bringing back its St. Patrick’s Day treats

McDonald's seasonal favorite is back in time for St. Patrick's Day.

Ex-Chicago officer who killed Laquan McDonald leaves prison

The former Chicago police officer who was convicted in the shooting death of Black teenager Laquan McDonald has been released from prison after serving less than half of his sentence.

Anger, questions as ex-cop who killed Black teen is set free

The imminent release from prison of the former Chicago police officer who shot Laquan McDonald 16 times in 2014, killing the Black teenager, is a reminder for some of what they say is an unfair criminal justice system.

California eyes giving 500,000 fast food workers more power

California’s more than half-million fast food workers would get increased power and protections under a first-in-the-nation measure approved by the state Assembly.

McDonald's ends 2021 strong, but rising costs ding profit

McDonald’s ended 2021 on a high note, with U.S. customers spending more and fewer restaurant closures in Europe.

McDonald’s expanding test of McPlant burger in US stores

McDonald’s is expanding sales of its meatless McPlant burger to hundreds of locations.

Ousted McDonald's CEO returns $105M after misconduct

Former McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook has paid back more than $105 million in equity awards and cash to the burger giant after it learned that he had lied about the extent of his misconduct while he was its top executive.

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McDonald's sales surged 14% as virus restrictions eased

McDonald’s has reported stronger-than-expected sales in the third quarter, boosted by larger orders and higher prices on the menu.

Person arrested in connection with deadly shooting at Vinton McDonald’s

Vinton police have arrested an individual in connection with the shooting earlier this month at McDonald’s.

Police shooting looms over Emanuel in confirmation battle

The fatal police shooting of a Black teen in Chicago seven years ago is looming large over former Mayor Rahm Emanuel as he hopes to win Senate confirmation as ambassador to Japan.

McRib is back! Fan-favorite item returns to McDonald’s menu this fall

Get ready, McRib fans! You’ll be able to get your hands on this fan-favorite soon.

Check out Cindy Crawford rocking out daisy dukes... again

Join Rachel and Lindsey as they chat about Cindy Crawford recreating an iconic commercial from the 90′s, how the Macy’s Thanksgiving Parade will be in person this year and McDonald’s latest happy meal toy series.

McDonald's introducing McPlant vegan burger in UK, Ireland

McDonald’s will begin selling a vegan burger in the United Kingdom and Ireland this month.

Broken McDonald’s ice cream machines under investigation by the FTC

McDonald’s customers always joke about how the fast-food chain’s ice cream machines are always broken. Now, the federal government is getting involved in this situation.

Here’s why the McDonald’s ice cream machines are never working

When you go to McDonald’s, you almost expect the ice cream machine to be broken.

McDonald’s may close dining rooms again due to rise in COVID-19 cases

McDonald’s may be closing its dining rooms doors yet again to mitigate the spread of the coronavirus, according to WDIV reporting.

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Supply issues take shakes off the menu at British McDonald's

McDonald’s says it has pulled milkshakes from the menu in all 1,250 of its British restaurants because of supply problems stemming from a shortage of truck drivers.

Crispy chicken, boy bands and dining in; McDonald's rebounds

McDonald’s posted better-than-expected sales in the second quarter as dining rooms reopened and new products like the Crispy Chicken Sandwich drew customers.

Did you know that Chandler and Monica are related?!

Join Lindsey and Jenna as they chat about Matthew Perry and Courteney Cox being related, how chicken, amongst other products, are experiencing a shortage, and how BTS is partnering up with McDonald’s for their next celebrity meal.

Biden betting on wage growth, while GOP warns of inflation

The Biden administration is giving a bit of simple advice to businesses that are unable to find workers: Offer people more money.

Activists blockade McDonald's distribution centers in UK

Animal rights protesters are blockading four McDonald’s distribution centers in the U.K. in an attempt to get the burger chain to commit to becoming fully plant-based by 2025.

McDonald's raising US workers' pay in company-owned stores

McDonald’s is raising pay at 650 company-owned stores in the U.S. as part of its push to hire thousands of new workers in a tight labor market.

McDonald's comes roaring back as restrictions ease

The bounce back for McDonald’s as restrictions were lifted across the U.S. was so strong in the first quarter that the company surpassed sales during the same period even in 2019, long before the pandemic broadsided the country.

One Florida McDonald’s offers $50 to anyone who interviews for a job

One Florida McDonald’s started offering a $50 incentive to anyone who went in for an interview to help hire more workers, according to Tampa Bay’s CBS affiliate WTSP.

US jobless claims fall to 547,000, another pandemic low

The number of Americans applying for unemployment aid fell last week to 547,000, a new low since the pandemic struck and a further encouraging sign that layoffs are slowing on the strength of an improving job market.

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McDonald's to mandate anti-harassment training worldwide

McDonald’s will mandate worker training to combat harassment, discrimination and violence in its restaurants worldwide starting next year.

McPlant and more: Beyond Meat inks McDonald's, Yum deals

Beyond Meat on Thursday announced distribution agreements with McDonald's as well as with Yum Brands, the parent company of KFC, Taco Bell and Pizza Hut. Beyond Meat had limited partnerships with McDonald's and Yum Brands before, testing its products in limited geographies or with only an item or two. Chicago-based McDonald's will use the Beyond Meat partnership to roll out what it is calling the “McPlant” burger, as well as eventually plant-based pork, egg and chicken products. AdYum will use Beyond Meat to expand its “Beyond Fried Chicken” products, as well as pizza toppings at Pizza Hut. Burger King has partnered with Impossible Foods to provide products that use plant-based products as well.

Black franchise owner sues McDonald's, cites persistent bias

Washington, the Black owner of 14 McDonald's franchises in Ohio has sued the corporation in federal court asserting numerous instances of unfair treatment compared with white owners. “By relegating Black owners to the oldest stores in the toughest neighborhoods, McDonald’s ensured that Black franchisees would never achieve the levels of success that White franchisees could expect,” the lawsuit said. “Black franchisees must spend more to operate their stores while White franchisees get to realize the full benefit of their labors." He blames his advocacy on behalf of Black McDonald's owners for his troubles with the company. According to the lawsuit, the number of Black McDonald's franchise owners in the U.S. has fallen from 377 in 1998 to 186 today.

The Latest: Keselowski has no regrets about Daytona 500 end

Racers crash during the last lap in the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The Latest on the Daytona 500 (all times local):12:35 a.m.Brad Keselowski has no regrets about the way he handled the final lap of the Daytona 500. ___12:15 a.m.Michael McDowell won the Daytona 500 after Penske Racing teammates Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski wrecked on the final lap. ___3:25 p.m.Derrike Cope was knocked out after only three laps, an ignominious end for the 62-year-old driver who won the 1990 Daytona 500. ___2 p.m.Bubba Wallace’s car failed inspection twice for the Daytona 500 and will have to start at the back of the field. AdWallace drives a new entry owned by NBA great Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin.

Here’s how you can get a 25-cent milkshake at McDonald’s today!

ROANOKE, Va. – Some days we could all use a sweet treat as a pick-me-up. Today, Jan. 28, McDonald’s is offering those who order through its app a small milkshake for $0.25 with a minimum $1 purchase. Make sure you don’t just roll up to the drive-through window because you will need to first make the order in the McDonald’s app. So, if you’re looking for the best bang for your buck, you can purchase two cookies for $1. Or, if you want some health value, why not go with apple slices for $1.19?

McDonald's US sales strong in Q4, but COVID drags elsewhere

U.S. same-store sales jumped 5.5% in the October-December period, pumped up by new menu items like spicy Chicken McNuggets and a meal deal collaboration with Colombian singer J Balvin. For the full year, McDonald's said U.S. same-store sales __ or sales at stores open at least a year __ were up less than 1%, their sixth consecutive year of growth. But worldwide, same-store sales were down 1.3% for the quarter, reflecting store closures and limited operating hours in various markets across Europe, Latin America and Asia. For the full year, global same-store sales were down 7.7%, a bigger decline than the 7% drop Wall Street had forecast, according to analysts polled by FactSet. Earlier this week, Starbucks said its global same-store sales fell 5% in the October-December period.

Oh so bad, but oh so good, all at the same time: Whet your appetite with this quiz on fast food

There is a lot that has changed about society over the past few decades, but one thing that has stayed constant is people’s love for fast food.

Beyond Meat shares plummet on weak 3Q, McDonald's questions

Beyond Meat's stock plummeted Monday after company executives struggled to explain the company's weaker-than-expected third quarter sales and answer questions about whether it will make plant-based burgers for McDonald's. On top of that, McDonald's raised questions earlier in the day about its relationship with Beyond Meat. McDonald's tested a Beyond Meat burger in Canada earlier this year, and Beyond Meat President and CEO Ethan Brown insisted that his company continues to work with McDonald's on the McPlant. Brown said U.S. retail sales of Beyond Meat slowed in the July-September period despite increased availability in stores. At the same time, Beyond Meat said sales to restaurants and other venues continue to struggle.

McDonald's cult classic, the McRib, is coming back

This photo provided by McDonald's shows the McRib sandwich. McDonalds announced that it was bringing its barbeque slathered sandwich with the cult following back for yet another run on Dec. 2. (McDonald's via AP)NEW YORK – McRib, the fast food sandwich that went viral before viral was a thing, is back. McDonald's announced Friday that for the first time in eight years it will be offering nationwide its barbeque slathered sandwich with the cult following. McDonald's is reintroducing the McRib nationally as it tries to regain its footing during the pandemic, which left many of its dining rooms sparsely populated or empty, though drive-thrus continued to operate.

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Someone created a website that tracks broken ice cream machines at McDonald’s, and it’s genius

But alas, while you may have gotten your Big Mac or McChicken, the ice cream machine is yet again broken, and your McFlurry dreams have been crushed. Not only are you upset, but so are the kids in the back seat who just wanted an ice cream cone. If only there was some way you could have known the ice cream machine was down, so you could have gone to a different McDonald’s with a working machine. A version of this scenario inspired 24-year-old software engineer Rashiq Zahid to created McBroken, a new website that tracks whether the ice cream machine at every McDonald’s is working or not. Only a true @McDonalds fan would go to these lengths to help customers get our delicious ice cream!

Drive-thru dominates even as dine-in restrictions ease

In contrast, at overseas McDonald’s locations, where drive-thru windows are less common, same-store sales dipped compared with a year ago. Domino's said its same-store sales overseas climbed 6.2% as stores in hard-hit markets like India and Spain reopened and more business migrated to delivery. Nearly all U.S. McDonald’s have drive-thru windows and its delivery business is rising. When combined with international sales, McDonald's same-store sales fell 2.2%. Still, that was significantly better than the second quarter, when same-store sales fell 24%.

McDonald's internal investigation extends beyond ousted CEO

An internal investigation by McDonalds of potential misconduct has extended beyond its former CEO who was forced out late last year. After Easterbrook was became McDonald's CEO in 2015 he named Fairhurst, a friend, to lead the human resource department. Yet in July, McDonalds received information from another company employee suggesting that Easterbrook had multiple affairs with subordinates. The same person also told the company about issues within the human resources department. McDonalds named Heidi Capozzi, who had worked for Boeing, as human resources chief in March.

Warrants reveal suspect in fatal shooting at Roanoke McDonald’s near Berglund Center

ROANOKE, Va. – LATESTCourt documents reveal the suspect in a Roanoke shooting on Wednesday afternoon that left one man dead. 18-year-old Arieon Roane allegedly killed 21-year-old Sincere DeGroat in the parking lot of a McDonald’s near the Berglund Center, according to court documents. Warrants claim Roane and DeGroat met at the McDonald’s, got into an argument and then shot each other. UPDATEThe Roanoke Police Department announced the name of the man who was shot and killed Wednesday in a McDonald’s parking lot. ORIGINAL STORYOne person is dead and a second person was shot at the McDonald’s on Williamson Road on Wednesday afternoon.

McDonald’s will soon require customers nationwide wear a mask

ROANOKE, Va. – While Virginians already have to wear them, soon, McDonald’s customers across the country will be required to wear a mask as well. The fast-food giant announced on Friday that beginning, August 1, all customers will be required to wear some type of face covering while inside a McDonald’s. The company has developed a series of divider panels to allow for safer order taking and it’s pausing reopening its dining rooms for another 30 days. This means that the company will not approve the re-opening of any additional dining rooms for the next month. McDonald’s joins a large number of other national businesses that are requiring masks.

McDonald’s giving frontline workers free ‘Thank You Meals’ for two weeks

To show its thanks to frontline workers during the coronavirus pandemic, McDonald’s is offering health care workers and first responders free “Thank You Meals” from April 22 to May 5. Each meal, whether you choose breakfast, lunch or dinner, is free through the drive-thru or carryout at participating McDonald’s. A note of appreciation will also be served alongside the food in its iconic Happy Meal box. The meal choice for breakfast includes an Egg McMuffin, Chicken McGriddles or a Bacon, Egg and Cheese Biscuit. “We are proud to be able support our neighbors who are on the frontlines as first responders and healthcare workers with Thank You Meals.”A valid ID will be required to claim the free meal.

Kyle Larson fired after sponsors drop NASCAR driver over slur

CHARLOTTE, N.C. – As sponsor after sponsor dropped Kyle Larson after he used a racial slur during a live-streamed virtual race, his NASCAR team owner was backed into a corner. “I told Kyle he can come back from this; he can even come back from this with our team,” Ganassi told The Associated Press. Ross Chastain, under contract as a development driver for Ganassi, will likely replace Larson whenever racing resumes. “After much consideration, Chip Ganassi Racing has determined that it will end its relationship with driver Kyle Larson,” Ganassi said in a statement. Larson was thought to be deciding between Ganassi or a move to Tony Stewart’s NASCAR team.

NASCAR’s Kyle Larson suspended for racial slur in virtual race

FILE - In this Feb. 14, 2020, file photo, Kyle Larson gets ready to climb into his car to practice for the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway in Daytona Beach, Fla. Kyle Larson used a racial slur on a live stream Sunday. The decision came hours after NASCAR and Chip Ganassi Racing suspended Larson indefinitely, his team doing so without pay. Larson was parked during the race Wallace quit a week earlier by iRacing officials for intentionally wrecking another driver. Larson, in his seventh full season racing at NASCAR's top Cup level, is in the final year of his contract with Chip Ganassi Racing. Larson used the slur during a race for fun against drivers from various series.

Well that’s one way to describe how big a hailstone is...

One storm moved through Jones County, dropping large hail near Jeffery Craig’s home in the Tuckers Crossing community. Storm Reports (3/4/2020) (WSLS)Yes, he used a McDonald’s sauce packet! Jeffery, by chance could you measure the length of that sauce packet? — NWS Jackson MS (@NWSJacksonMS) March 4, 2020Jeffery responded that the sauce packet measured 2.375 inches, so the NWS meteorologists concluded that the hailstone was close to tennis-ball sized, about 2.5 inches. While this is a hilarious way to send in a storm report, we suggest you use the typical objects to measure hail size the next time we see any in southwest Virginia.

How You Can Get a Hold of Nostalgic Toys Like Tamagotchi and Furby Again

The chain is reintroducing timeless toys that appeared in Happy Meals throughout the years to celebrate the childhood staple's 40th birthday. The current toys are being swapped for play things of old, like Furby, Hello Kitty and the beloved Tamagotchi. TamagotchiMcDonald'sWho didn't love to feed and care for their Tamagotchi in the 90s and 2000s? FurbyMcDonald'sA mini version of another Hasbro toy that most kid had the Furby will be available too. Hello KittyMcdonald'sThe Hello Kitty brand was an extreme craze in the 2000s, and in 2013, McDonalds introduced the Sanrio toy into their Happy Meals.

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