Recent events
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2020
McDonald’s withdraws 2020 earnings estimates
McDonald’s withdrew its 2020 earnings estimates, citing a steep decline in sales beginning in March.
2020
Workers strike at Los Angeles McDonald's restaurant over COVID-19 safety and sick leave
Workers at a Los Angeles McDonald's restaurant walked off the job for a second day, demanding two weeks of pay while self-quarantining after a coworker tested positive for COVID-19. Workers alleged they lacked protective equipment and cleaning supplies and could not distance themselves. The franchise owner said the restaurant had been shut for sanitization, close contacts were asked to quarantine, and she was committed to paying employees who needed to quarantine.
2020
McDonald’s announces donation of one million N95 masks
McDonald’s announced a donation of one million N95 masks for healthcare professionals and first responders in Chicago and Illinois, with 750,000 for Chicago and 250,000 for the state.
2020
Employees walk out at Los Angeles McDonald’s
Employees at a Los Angeles McDonald’s walked out in protest after learning that a coworker had tested positive for coronavirus. They demanded safety equipment and other support, and alleged that the franchise had not adequately informed or protected them. The franchise owner said the restaurant was shut down and sanitized and that support and quarantine pay were being provided.
2020
McDonald’s Brazil separates Golden Arches to promote social distancing
McDonald’s Brazil displayed separated Golden Arches on its social media profile and header images and posted a video featuring the modified logo to promote social distancing during the coronavirus outbreak.
2020
McDonald's announces UK and Ireland restaurant closures
McDonald's announced that it would close all its restaurants in the United Kingdom and Ireland starting on the evening of 23 March, citing the coronavirus pandemic.
2020
McDonald’s closes Hamilton restaurant after reported COVID-19 case
McDonald’s Canada closed its restaurant at 20 Rymal Road East in Hamilton for thorough cleaning after a worker reportedly tested positive for COVID-19. The company said it was contacting Ontario Public Health to confirm the report; reopening was conditional on public health direction.
2020
McDonald’s suspends dine-in service in Delhi
McDonald’s closed dine-in service at its restaurants across Delhi following a government direction for restaurants and cafes to remain shut; takeaway and delivery remained available.
2020
McDonald's India launches contactless delivery
Westlife Development said it launched contactless delivery for McDonald's in west and southern India, citing the coronavirus outbreak. It described hygiene and social-distancing measures for deliveries.
2020
McDonald’s announces limited-time Double Big Mac and Little Mac
McDonald’s announced that its Double Big Mac, with four beef patties, and Little Mac would be available at restaurants nationwide for a limited time starting March 11.
2020
McDonald’s unveiled the Golden Shamrock Shake promotion
McDonald’s unveiled a Golden Shamrock Shake chalice for the Shamrock Shake’s 50th anniversary; it was to be auctioned for Ronald McDonald House Charities, and app customers could enter for a chance to win one.
2020
McDonald’s announces Quarter Pounder-scented candles
McDonald’s announced a limited-quantity set of six Quarter Pounder-inspired scented candles for its online merchandise store; the candles were described as coming soon.
2020
McDonald’s announced the nationwide release of the Oreo Shamrock McFlurry
McDonald’s announced the planned nationwide release of the new Oreo Shamrock McFlurry on Wednesday, February 19, 2020.
2020
McDonald’s announces Shamrock Shake return
McDonald’s announced that the Shamrock Shake would return on February 19, 2020.
2020
Mr Men Little Miss reusable cups featured in McDonald’s Happy Meal promotion
Mr Men Little Miss partnered with McDonald’s on a UK and Ireland Happy Meal promotion featuring themed reusable cups. The promotion ran from February 5 to March 17, 2020.
2020
McDonald's launches two breakfast sandwiches
McDonald's launched Chicken McGriddles and McChicken Biscuit breakfast sandwiches nationwide in the United States for a limited time.
2020
McDonald’s announces nationwide McChicken variations
McDonald’s announced a nationwide rollout of the McChicken Biscuit and McChicken McGriddles at participating locations. The article says the items were set to appear for a limited time; it does not establish that the rollout had already occurred.
2020
McDonald's suspends operations in five Chinese cities
McDonald's suspended all restaurant operations in Wuhan, Ezhou, Huanggang, Qianjiang and Xiantao effective immediately amid the coronavirus outbreak. The company said it would decide when to resume business based on the epidemic's development.
2020
McDonald's announces Archways to Careers app launch
McDonald's announced the launch of Archways to Careers, a career exploration mobile application for restaurant employees that connects them with career advisors and supports their education and career planning.
2020
McDonald’s enters three-year partnership with Prince’s Countryside Fund
McDonald’s entered into a three-year partnership with the Prince’s Countryside Fund to support the fund’s work improving the economic resilience of livestock farming families. The partnership also supports the launch of the Beef it Up workshop scheme in 2020.