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2020
McDonald's announces expansion of Canadian P.L.T. trial
McDonald's said it would expand its P.L.T. vegan-burger trial from 28 to 52 restaurants in the same region of southwestern Ontario, starting January 14 for 12 weeks. This is an announced plan, not a completed expansion.
2020
McDonald's announces lower price for Canadian vegan burgers
McDonald's said its vegan burgers would be 50 Canadian cents cheaper at C$5.99, with the price varying by outlet. The article reports the price change as an announcement.
2020
McDonald's franchisee receives Golden Arch Award
McDonald's Atlanta Field Office recognized owner/operator John Link with the 2020 Fred L. Turner Golden Arch Award for contributions exemplifying leadership within the McDonald's system.
2019
Peruvian authorities fine McDonald's franchise operator after worker deaths
Peruvian labor authorities fined the local operator of a McDonald's franchise after two employees died in an electrocution incident. The authorities cited serious safety infractions, including failure to provide safe working conditions; the report said the company already knew the soda machine was damaged but took no action.
2019
Peruvian authorities fine Arcos Dorados over safety violations
Peruvian labor authorities fined Arcos Dorados up to 845,760 soles (approximately $250,000) after finding serious safety violations following the deaths of two workers at a McDonald's restaurant. The reported infractions included failure to provide safe working conditions and failure to report a death in a timely manner.
2019
McDonald’s closes stores in Peru after two worker deaths
McDonald’s operating company in Peru announced that all branches would close for a two-day mourning period after two teenage workers died from electrocution at a Lima restaurant. The source says the deaths occurred on Sunday and that Peru’s workplace safety department was investigating the restaurant’s conditions.
2019
McDonald’s launches Round-Up for RMHC
McDonald’s announced and launched Round-Up for RMHC, a checkout option at approximately 14,000 U.S. restaurants that lets customers round up purchases to the nearest whole dollar and donate the difference to Ronald McDonald House Charities.
2019
McDonald's elects Cathy Engelbert to its board
McDonald's elected WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert to its board, increasing the board to 13 members.
2019
McDonald’s sponsors RTÉ 2FM’s Sound of Christmas 2019
RTÉ Media Sales secured McDonald’s as sponsor of RTÉ 2FM’s Sound of Christmas 2019. The sponsorship was brokered by Core Sponsorship and was set to run for four weeks.
2019
McDonald’s New Zealand rolls out the McVeggie burger
McDonald’s rolled out the vegetable-based McVeggie burger in New Zealand. The company said it is fried using the same equipment and oil used for chicken products, so it may not be suitable for all vegetarians.
2019
Chicago McDonald’s workers sue over alleged workplace violence
Seventeen employees at 13 McDonald’s restaurants in Chicago filed a lawsuit alleging the company failed to protect them from a pattern of workplace violence, including physical assault and sexual harassment. The claims are allegations in the lawsuit.
2019
McDonald’s rolls out Snickerdoodle McFlurry
McDonald’s began rolling out the Snickerdoodle McFlurry as a seasonal treat, with availability through the Uber Eats app that week and in restaurants starting in late November for a limited time.
2019
McDonald’s Korea reaches settlement over child’s treatment expenses
McDonald’s Korea said it reached a settlement with a girl suffering from hemolytic uremic syndrome and agreed to pay her medical bills. Her mother had alleged that the illness followed the child eating an undercooked hamburger patty purchased from the chain; McDonald’s denied a link, and prosecutors did not press charges, citing a lack of evidence.
2019
McDonald’s rolls out seasonal Snickerdoodle McFlurry
McDonald’s is rolling out a Snickerdoodle-flavored seasonal McFlurry, its first new seasonal McFlurry in seven years.
2019
McDonald’s global HR chief stepped down
McDonald’s global chief people officer David Fairhurst stepped down, with the departure announced in an internal memo from newly appointed CEO Chris Kempczinksi. The departure followed the dismissal of CEO Steve Easterbrook over an alleged relationship with an employee; the article says it was unclear whether Fairhurst played a part in the scandal or dismissal.
2019
McDonald’s announces reduced-sugar chocolate milk formula
DMI helped McDonald’s USA update its chocolate milk with a reduced-sugar, low-fat formula, which McDonald’s said would roll out nationwide in January.
2019
McDonald’s CEO succession
McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook stepped down after a consensual relationship with an employee that violated company policy. The board named Chris Kempczinski as president and CEO and appointed him to the board.
2019
Joe Erlinger appointed president of McDonald’s USA
McDonald’s announced that Joe Erlinger had been appointed president of McDonald’s USA, effective immediately. He will oversee the operations of approximately 14,000 U.S. restaurants and report to CEO Chris Kempczinski.
2019
McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook departs and Chris Kempczinski succeeds him
McDonald’s announced that Steve Easterbrook had separated from the company after the board determined that he violated company policy in connection with a consensual relationship with an employee; Chris Kempczinski succeeded him as chief.
2019
McDonald’s CEO departs after violating company policy
McDonald’s said CEO Steve Easterbrook was pushed out after violating company policy through a consensual relationship with an employee. The board voted on his departure Friday, and Easterbrook acknowledged the relationship and said it was a mistake.