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Man killed after apparent drug deal turned sideways at west Harris Co. McDonaldโs, 3 children found inside his car
Detectives say two women and three children, ranging from ages 2 to 9-years-old were in the victim's car. Surveillance video also showed someone taking something from the victim after he was shot.
McDonald's same-store sales fall for 1st time since 2020 as tapped-out customers hold on to cash
McDonaldโs global same-stores fell for the first time in nearly four years in the second quarter as inflation-weary consumers skipped eating out or chose cheaper options.
Big Mac battle: McDonald's loses European Union trademark fight with Irish rival Supermac's
A top European Union court ruled that McDonaldโs has lost its Big Mac trademark in the 27-nation bloc, ruling in favor of Irish fast food rival Supermacโs in a long-running legal battle.
McDonald's says $18 Big Mac meal was an 'exception' and news reports overstated its price increases
McDonaldโs is fighting back against media reports it says have exaggerated its price increases.
McDonald's plans $5 US meal deal next month to counter customer frustration over high prices
McDonaldโs is planning to introduce a $5 meal deal in the U.S. next month to counter slowing sales and customersโ frustration with high prices.
Man arrested following murder charge of Houston attorney at McDonaldโs
A man has been arrested after being charged with murder following a deadly shooting at a McDonaldโs off the Katy Freeway that left an attorney dead last week.
Suspect identified, wanted in connection to murder of attorney at Houston McDonaldโs
A man is now wanted after being charged with murder following a deadly shooting off of the Katy Freeway last week.
Beyond Meat urges investors to look past bumpy Q1, says new US burger could reignite sales
Plant-based meat maker Beyond Meat urged investors to look past its mixed first quarter results Wednesday, saying a new, healthier burger just hitting U.S. shelves will help reignite weak sales.
Family identifies Houston attorney as man killed after trying to calm angry customer at Houston McDonaldโs
Family members have identified a Houston attorney as the man who died after he tried to calm an angry customer at a west Houston McDonaldโs Saturday.
McDonald's buys its Israeli restaurants from franchisee who sparked costly boycotts
McDonaldโs is buying its restaurants in Israel from a longtime franchisee, hoping to reset sales that have slumped due to boycotts in the region.
Federal judge in Texas blocks US labor board rule that would make it easier for workers to unionize
A federal judge in Texas has blocked a new rule by the National Labor Relations Board that would have made it easier for millions of workers to form unions at big companies.
Fast-food wrappers that contain PFAS are no longer sold in the US, the FDA says
Fast-food wrappers and packaging that contain so-called forever chemicals are no longer being sold in the U.S. The Food and Drug Administration says the voluntary effort that began in 2020 between the agency and U.S. food manufacturers has been completed.
McDonald's testing new CosMc's chain amid unprecedented global expansion
McDonaldโs is testing a new restaurant format with customizable drinks and treats designed to appeal to afternoon snackers โ and grab sales from competitors like Starbucks and Dunkinโ.
New rule would make it easier for millions of Americans to unionize, but businesses are pushing back
A federal rule that goes into effect next month could make it easier for millions of workers to unionize at big companies like McDonaldโs.
McDonald's pumps brakes on prices as US traffic falls slightly, but Q3 sales beat expectations
McDonaldโs said Monday itโs pumping the brakes on higher prices and focusing more on value meals after seeing a drop-off in visits by some customers.
Woman sues McDonalds alleging โsevere burnsโ from spilled coffee
A San Francisco McDonaldโs is being sued after a woman in her 80s allegedly sustained โsevere burnsโ from a scalding cup of coffee and was refused help by store employees.
Burger King is adding the Royal Crispy Wrap to its menu, a twist on a McDonaldโs favorite
The day that McDonaldโs discontinued making their heavenly and iconic Snack Wraps is a day Iโll never forget.
McDonald's posts surprisingly strong sales after "happy birthday" Grimace campaign goes viral
McDonaldโs is grinning thanks to Grimace after a marketing campaign to celebrate the โbirthdayโ of its big purple mascot went viral and contributed to surprisingly strong second quarter sales.
McDonaldโs released a purple milkshake in honor of Grimaceโs birthday and Iโm obsessed
Grimace, arguably the coolest McDonalsโd character, is finally getting the recognition he deserves.
Suspects assault teen employee, snatch wig, bust nails after being told to order using kiosk at McDonaldโs in Harris Co.
A recent high school graduate is traumatized after three suspects attacked her during her shift at a McDonaldโs restaurant on Monday afternoon, snatching her wig and breaking off at least two of her fingernails.
Man kills mother, grandmother and McDonald's worker before turning gun on himself in rural Georgia town
A man recorded by a security camera fatally shooting his manager at a fast food restaurant in south Georgia is also suspected of killing his mother and grandmother at their nearby homes before taking his own life.
January US job openings dip, but still high at 10.8 million
U.S. employers posted 10.8 million job openings in January, indicating the American job market continues to run too hot for the inflation fighters at the Federal Reserve.
Roses are red, violets are blue, the Cardi B & Offset meal is coming to a McDonaldโs near you just in time for Valentineโs Day โค๏ธ
The Cardi B and Offset, which will be available at restaurants nationwide, will be perfect for sharing with your plus one, your situationship, your best friend, or anyone in between.
Officer who hit woman in McDonald's dispute placed on leave
An Ohio police officer who struck a Black woman as she was taken into custody at a McDonald's has been placed on paid administrative leave while authorities investigate.
A key US inflation gauge stayed at a high 6.2% in September
A measure of inflation that is closely monitored by the Federal Reserve remained painfully high last month, the latest sign that prices for most goods and services in the United States are still rising steadily.
PHOTOS: McDonaldโs Halloween pail update: Itโs ON, yโall -- theyโre BACK - Hereโs what we know
McDonald announced on Thursday that its Halloween pails are indeed coming back to restaurants starting on Oct. 18.
๐Remember those McDonaldโs Halloween pails? ๐ป๐งโโ๏ธ๐ Social media is buzzing that theyโre returning; This is what we know so far
McDonaldโs could be bringing back a major nostalgic favorite this year if social media is right.
McDonald's posts lower Q2 revenue, charges weigh down profit
McDonaldโs revenue fell short of expectations in the second quarter as coronavirus restrictions shuttered stores in China and higher prices took a toll on U.S. demand.
PHOTOS: โOut-of-this-worldโ astronaut statue delights visitors, residents at this Clear Lake-area McDonaldโs
If youโre headed to Space Center Houston this weekend or visiting the Clear Lake area in general, make sure to stop by this particular McDonaldโs location -- but not just for the Big Macโs or the McFlurryโs.
PHOTOS: โOut-of-this-worldโ astronaut statue delights visitors, residents at Nassau Bay McDonaldโs
If youโre headed to Space Center Houston this weekend or visiting the Clear Lake area in general, make sure to stop by this particular McDonaldโs location -- but not just for the Big Macโs or the McFlurryโs.
Russian-owned successor of McDonald's opens in Moscow
Three months after McDonaldโs suspended operations in Russia, its famous former outlet on Moscowโs Pushkin Square as the restaurant reopened under a Russian owner and a new name.
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
Californiaโs 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.
Ousted McDonaldโs CEO returns $105M after misconduct
Former McDonaldโs 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.
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.
Supply issues take shakes off the menu at British McDonald's
McDonaldโs 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.
Summer just got ICY: Rapper Saweetie taps in on new partnership with McDonaldโs, showcasing her signature order
Saweetie is showcasing her unique taste buds with a new partnership with McDonaldโs.
2 accused of pulling gun on McDonaldโs employees in north Harris County over french fries issue, authorities say
Two people were arrested after they pointed a gun on McDonaldโs employees over the amount of salt on their fries, authorities said Tuesday.
Activists blockade McDonald's distribution centers in UK
Animal rights protesters are blockading four McDonaldโs distribution centers in the U.K. in an attempt to get the burger chain to commit to becoming fully plant-based by 2025.
Video: 2 men rob customer at gunpoint in McDonaldโs drive-thru; search for suspects underway
The Houston Police Department is asking for the publicโs help in identifying the suspects responsible for robbing a customer in a McDonaldโs drive-thru.
Video: 2 men rob customer at gunpoint in Burger Kingโs drive-thru; search for suspects underway
The Houston Police Department is asking for the publicโs help in identifying the suspects responsible for robbing a customer in a Burger Kingโs drive-thru.
McDonald's comes roaring back as restrictions ease
The bounce back for McDonaldโs 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.
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.
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 โMcPlantโ burger, as well as eventually plant-based pork, egg and chicken products. AdYum will use Beyond Meat to expand its โBeyond Fried Chickenโ 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 McDonaldโs, 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. โBy relegating Black owners to the oldest stores in the toughest neighborhoods, McDonaldโs ensured that Black franchisees would never achieve the levels of success that White franchisees could expect,โ the lawsuit said. โBlack 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. โ 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 Wallaceโs 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.
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 peopleโs 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 โ 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.
Someone created a website that tracks broken ice cream machines at McDonaldโs, and itโs 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 McDonaldโs 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 McDonaldโs 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 McDonaldโs 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. McDonaldโs 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%.
Weโre lovinโ it: McDonaldโs breakfast menu just got a little sweeter with new bakery lineup
For the first time in eight years, three new baked goods join the fast-food franchiseโs menu: apple fritters, blueberry muffins and cinnamon rolls. McDonaldโs website says each new menu item will be available all day at participating restaurants nationwide. The tasty options will be offered alongside McCafรฉ cookies and pies. โMcDonaldโs has been famous for our savory breakfast menu for almost fifty years,โ said Linda VanGosen, the restaurantโs vice president of brand and menu strategy. โWeโre continuing our breakfast innovation by adding tasty new sweet options with our new McCafรฉ Bakery lineup.
Hamburglar plate goes viral
Jodi Butz wouldโve never guessed a week ago she and her car would be in the national spotlight. A picture of her in a fast-food drive-thru has been shared on dozens of social media sites and racked up tens of thousands of likes and shares. Every weekend like clock-work she visits her favorite fast food restaurant: McDonaldโs. Her dream was to own a piece of the restaurant chain, so she started a collection. Cookies jars, Little Tikes McDonaldโs everything,โ Butz says.
Rapper Travis Scott fined for holding event outside McDonaldโs in California
DOWNEY, Ca. โ The success of rapper Travis Scottโs โCactus Jackโ collaboration with McDonaldโs has caused so much excitement to the point that the Missouri City native is paying for it. Travis Scott pulls up to a Downey CA McDonaldโs ๐๐๐ต๐ฅ pic.twitter.com/IaDS0x8Mu3 โ Modern Notoriety (@ModernNotoriety) September 8, 2020Travis Scott pulled up to the oldest McDonalds in Downey, CA for the release of his burger. According to TMZ, the rapper and McDonaldโs were fined $200 each. Todayโs Travis Scott appearance at McDonaldโs was neither approved nor permitted by the City of Downey.
Spicy McNuggets: McDonaldโs introducing first change to nuggets since 1983, hot sauce
HOUSTON โ McDonaldโs is rolling out spicy chicken McNuggets and a โMighty Hot Sauceโ on Wednesday, the fast food chain announced this week. To celebrate the release, McDonaldโs is offering six free nuggets โ spicy or classic -- when you buy a 6-piece through the restaurantโs app. The McNuggets are โbreaded with a sizzling tempura coating made of both cayenne and chili peppersโ and the hot sauce is made of โcrushed red peppers and spicy chilis,โ according to McDonaldโs. McDonaldโs noted in its news release that this is the first flavor change the chicken McNuggets in the U.S. since their 1983 debut.
Travis Scott partners with McDonalds to sell his favorite meal that is only $6 starting next week
HOUSTON McDonalds announced Thursday that it is partnering with Houston native rapper Travis Scott. The chain will offer Scotts favorite meal called Cactus Jack for $6 across the country for the multi-level innovative partnership from Sept. 8 through Oct. 4. I couldnt be more excited to bring the Cactus Jack x McDonalds collaboration to life, Scott said. Everyone has a favorite McDonalds meal, no matter who you are, said McDonalds U.S. Chief Marketing Officer, Morgan Flatley. This is the first time in nearly 30 years weve introduced a superstars name to our menu - were excited to bring the Travis Scott Meal to a McDonalds near you starting next week.