Recent events
Recent events tied to this brand in public sources.
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2021
APL announces partnership with McDonald’s Australia
Australian Professional Leagues announced a partnership with McDonald’s Australia. McDonald’s becomes the Official Quick Service Restaurant Partner and McCafé the Coffee Partner to the A-League, Westfield W-League and E-League.
2021
Beyond Meat signs global McPlant supply agreement with McDonald’s
Beyond Meat signed a three-year global strategic agreement with McDonald’s to become the main supplier of the patty for the McPlant plant-based burger; the companies will also explore co-developing other plant-based menu items.
2021
McDonald’s announces Cookie Time McFlurry for Australia
McDonald’s announced a limited-time Cookie Time McFlurry for Australia, with restaurant availability planned from March 3 and ordering already available through Uber Eats at the time of the report.
2021
Washington files discrimination lawsuit against McDonald’s
Herbert Washington filed a civil rights lawsuit against McDonald’s, alleging that the chain treated white franchise owners more favorably and denied him opportunities to buy restaurants in more affluent communities. McDonald’s denied Washington’s assertions.
2021
Franchise owner sues McDonald’s alleging discrimination
Herbert Washington sued McDonald’s, alleging that the company treated white franchise owners more favorably and denied him opportunities to buy restaurants in more affluent communities. The lawsuit alleged that discriminatory practices contributed to a $700,000 sales gap between Black- and white-owned franchises; McDonald’s denied his assertions.
2021
McDonald’s sued by franchisee alleging racial discrimination
Franchisee Herbert Washington filed a lawsuit against McDonald’s in Ohio federal court, alleging that the company racially discriminated against him. McDonald’s said it was reviewing the complaint and attributed Washington’s business challenges to alleged mismanagement and failure to meet company standards; these are the parties’ claims and statements, not a court determination.
2021
Pokémon announces anniversary music and brand partnerships
The Pokémon Company said it was teaming up with Universal Music Group and musicians, and partnering with brands including Levi’s, McDonald’s, Jazwares, Scholastic, Mattel, Funko and the Wand Company, as part of Pokémon’s 25th-anniversary celebration.
2021
McDonald's added 650 restaurants in 2021
McDonald's executives said the chain added 650 restaurants in 2021.
2020
McDonald’s launches social challenge supporting RMHC
McDonald’s launched a holiday-season social challenge to rally support and awareness for Ronald McDonald House Charities. Participants can post a photo or video making the RMHC heart symbol, or another supportive message, on social platforms; McDonald’s will give $100 in each participant’s name through December 31 as part of its five-year $100 million commitment.
2020
McDonald’s announced plans for McPlant
McDonald’s announced plans to introduce a McPlant line of products featuring a plant-based patty co-created by Beyond Meat; the source describes this as a plan, not a completed launch.
2020
McDonald’s offers 30% off eligible app orders
McDonald’s offered customers who ordered through its app 30% off eligible items across the majority of its UK restaurants, from November 2 through November 15, 2020.
2020
McDonald's Australia adds McSpicy to its permanent menu
McDonald's Australia introduced the McSpicy as a menu item and made it a permanent offering across Australia.
2020
McDonald’s launches J Balvin Meal collaboration
McDonald’s unveiled The J Balvin Meal, a menu collaboration with artist J Balvin, for participating restaurants across the U.S. The meal was available through November 1.
2020
McDonald's introduces McFlurry 25th B-Day Suit
McDonald's introduced the limited-supply McFlurry 25th B-Day Suit, a pajama outfit that comes with a coupon for a free McFlurry. Sales were scheduled to start at 10:30 CST.
2020
Customer sues McDonald’s over alleged Chicken McNugget injury
A West Palm Beach customer filed a federal lawsuit alleging that a bone in a Chicken McNugget broke his tooth; he sought $1.1 million and a recall of McNuggets. The allegations are not presented as judicial findings.
2020
McDonald’s announces free McNuggets promotion through Uber Eats
McDonald’s announced that from September 22 through September 28, McDelivery on Uber Eats would offer a free 10-piece Spicy Chicken McNuggets with a minimum purchase of $20.
2020
Travis Scott and McDonald’s collaboration merch and commercial debut
The first merchandise collection from the Travis Scott and McDonald’s partnership dropped exclusively on shop.travisscott.com, and a national commercial also debuted. The article says the Travis Scott Meal was available at McDonald’s restaurants around the country that day.
2020
McDonald's collaborates with Travis Scott and Cactus Jack on a special meal
McDonald's unveiled a special meal in collaboration with Houston rapper Travis Scott and his record label, Cactus Jack. The article says the meal costs $6.
2020
McDonald’s and Travis Scott announce Cactus Jack meal promotion
McDonald’s and Travis Scott announced the Cactus Jack meal promotion, with the meal scheduled to be available from September 8 until October 4. The promotion was also to include a charitable component.
2020
McDonald's announces Travis Scott partnership and meal promotion
McDonald's and Travis Scott confirmed a partnership involving a promotion featuring Scott's favorite McDonald's meal. The meal was scheduled to be available from September 8 through October 4, and Cactus Jack designed custom employee T-shirts for the promotion.