McDonald’s Australia confirms major backflip on controversial menu change to Sprite drinks

McDonald’s Australia has confirmed a major backflip on a controversial menu change after facing significant backlash from customers. In October 2022, the fast food giant announced that it was dumping Sprite from all Macca’s restaurants around the country and replacing it with Sprite No Sugar. The move attracted an intense wave of criticism from McDonald’s … Read more

McDonald’s outage ‘not related to a cybersecurity event,’ Canada arm says – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A technical outage impacting some McDonald’s operations worldwide on Friday was “not related to a cybersecurity event,” its Canadian division says. A spokesperson for McDonald’s Canada told Global News on Friday afternoon the issue, which persisted for a few hours Friday morning, was resolved. “Notably, the issue … Read more

The two new secret McDonald’s menu items you had no idea about: ‘The best thing’

McDonald’s fans are in a frenzy over two new menu variations that you probably had no idea about. It’s been revealed that customers can request a little-known seasoning on their fries — and can also ask for their favourite burger to be converted into a wrap. WATCH VIDEO ABOVE: Ex-McDonald’s employee shares new fries hack … Read more

McDonald’s is giving away free food this week – here’s how

McDonald’s is giving away free fries and soft drinks at all restaurants across the country for the next seven days. From today until Tuesday March 12, customers can score a free small fries and small soft drink with every purchase of the McCrispy or McCrispy Deluxe when they order via the MyMacca’s app. McDonald’s Australia … Read more

Melbourne McDonald’s worker George Caruana, 69, celebrates 50 years on the job

A Melbourne man who has been working at McDonald’s since he was 19 is about to become the longest serving employee in Australia, racking up 50 years of service this week. It all began in 1974 for customer service worker George Caruana, now aged 69, when he visited the newly-opened Collingwood McDonald’s with his mother. … Read more

McDonald’s Australia under fire over major change to popular buy: ‘Sneaky’

McDonald’s is attracting criticism over a controversial and “sneaky” change to one of its most popular buys. The fast food giant has started serving sundae ice creams in paper cups – a dramatic shift from the plastic tubs that it has used for decades. A McDonald’s spokesperson confirmed the new cups were introduced last year … Read more

McDonald’s McRib is coming back to Canada after a 10-year hiatus – National

Descrease article font size Increase article font size It’s time to get saucy, Canada: The McRib is returning to McDonald’s! This is not a drill. After being absent from the fast food chain’s menu for the past decade, the popular sandwich is back in participating stores across the country starting Tuesday — and it seems … Read more

McDonald’s launch ‘game-changer’ new menu item

McDonald’s Australia has launched four new menu items, including a never-before-seen dessert which has been described as a “game changer”. Following on from the roaring success of last year’s Potato Scallops, Macca’s is bringing out Pineapple Fritters. The new treat – described as “sweet and juicy pineapple covered in a crispy, golden crumbed coating” – … Read more

McDonald’s cashless move sparks outrage from angry customers as chain cites safety concerns

Disgruntled customers have threatened to boycott McDonald’s, after some Australian stores made the move towards cashless payments. A restaurant customer posted pictures on social media of signs at the entrance of Clayton South McDonald’s, in Melbourne’s south, advising patrons only card payments would be accepted at certain times of the day. “For the ongoing safety … Read more

Pizza Hut Franchises Want You To Think California’s New Wage Law Is The Reason It’s Laying Off Over 1,000 Delivery Drivers

California’s fast food workers are set to get a nice bump in pay in 2024. Starting in April, California’s FAST Act kicks in and raises the state’s minimum wage for fast food workers to $22 an hour. It’s got the industry up in arms, because, you know, paying people a living wage is world-ending stuff … Read more