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McDonald’s on Friday asked a judge to dismiss the racial discrimination lawsuit filed by former franchisees, arguing that it wants every operator in its system to thrive. The company also said that the complaint from 52 Black plaintiffs relies on “vague and conclusory allegations” and fails to provide viable claims of intentional race discrimination, breach of contract and fraud. McDonald’s also...

McDonald’s is adding baked goods to its permanent menu for the first time in more than eight years as the fast-food giant tries to revive its breakfast sales.

McDonald’s announced musical artist J Balvin’s order will hit menus across the U.S. starting Oct. 5. Customers can order the award-winning artist’s meal until Nov. 1, featuring a Big Mac sandwich, medium french fries with ketchup and an Oreo McFlurry. If purchasing on the McDonald’s app, customers will receive the McFlurry free of charge. “From topping charts around the...

Just eight days after McDonald’s kicked off its collaboration with rapper Travis Scott, the fast-food giant is reporting some ingredient shortages tied to the promotion.  The meal comes with a Quarter Pounder burger with cheese, bacon and shredded lettuce, Sprite soda and fries dipped in BBQ sauce, for just $6. Travis Scott, who uses the nickname “Cactus Jack,” is also selling McDonald’s...

McDonald’s slammed former CEO Steve Easterbrook in a new legal filing on Monday, arguing that he should have to defend his conduct in court.

McDonald’s announced Tuesday that new Spicy Chicken McNuggets and Mighty Hot Sauce, along with a new McFlurry flavor, will hit menus this fall. Both the Spicy Chicken McNuggets and the Mighty Hot Sauce will be available to customers at participating restaurants nationwide Sept. 16 for a limited time, according to statement. The company said these new nuggets will have a…

McDonald’s says it will be requiring customers to wear face coverings when entering its U.S. restaurants as the number of new virus cases continue to surge in many states. The move, announced Friday, will be in effect on Aug. 1. McDonald’s Corp. joins a parade of companies issuing mask mandates for its customers in the last week or so...

As protective equipment, social distancing and other pandemic protocols become the new normal at businesses across the country, some employees on the front lines are suffering at the hands of unhappy customers. Last month, Maria Resendiz, a 19-year-old McDonald’s cashier from Oakland, California, was physically attacked after she asked a customer coming through the drive-thru to wear a mask. Now, a...

McDonald’s is pausing its U.S. reopening plans for 21 days as coronavirus cases spike across the country.

McDonald’s said Thursday that it would hire 260,000 workers in the United States this summer. The announcement follows similar hiring plans from Subway, Yum Brands’ Taco Bell, Panda Express and Dunkin. However, McDonald’s plans are nearly double all four of those chains’ combined summer hiring plans. The Chicago-based chain is one of the largest private employers in the country. The summer months typically spark...

Three workers at an Oklahoma City McDonald’s were injured Wednesday by gunfire and a scuffle that appeared to have started because the restaurant’s dining area was closed for social distancing during the coronavirus pandemic, police said.

With health care workers, police officers and firefighters working to protect and save lives during the coronavirus pandemic, McDonald’s is saying thanks by providing a “Thank You Meal” in appreciation of their service. Most McDonald’s locations have remained open while stay at home orders are in place. Thank You Meals will be available through May 5. The meals will...

Restaurants that have been able to remain open during the ongoing coronavirus pandemic have been limited to delivery or takeout in many parts of the country.

For the burger lover who has everything, McDonald’s created Quarter Pounder-scented candles, coming soon to the chain’s online merchandise store.

A California woman who authorities believe was in danger of abuse got help from an unlikely source on Christmas Eve, NBC News reports. Employees at a McDonald’s restaurant in Lodi intervened and called 911 after the woman, whose identity has not been released, indicated she was in danger, according to a Facebook post from the San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office on...