20 November 2009 | McDonald's plans to open 1,000 new stores in 2010 as part of the franchise's efforts to communicate a more "urban" style.
18 November 2009 | Fast food franchise, McDonald's, does not deserve the three "Shame" awards that it was presented with at the annual children's food marketing Fame and Shame Awards, a spokesperson has said.
19 October 2009 | A number of McDonald's franchises in Western Australia have fallen prey to a card skimming crisis, carried out through compromised EFTPOS point of sale devices.
29 July 2009 | A new recruitment agency has been founded by Trish Russo, who has more than 10 years experience recruiting for franchises such as McDonalds, Gloria Jeans, Boost Juice and Sumo Salad. She is now the director of idorecruit, a recruiting agency that provides temporary and permanent hiring solutions specifically for the retail, fast food and hospitality industries.
29 June 2009 | Seven fast food franchise brands have signed up to an agreement to advertise only healthier options to young children. McDonald's, KFC, Pizza Hut, Hungry Jacks, Oporto, Red Rooster and Chicken Treat have also committed to ensure nutrition information is up online or upon request in restaurants, and if possible, displayed on packaging.
27 May 2009 | The Advertising Standards Board has upheld complaints against fast food franchise McDonald's for misleading impressions in an ad for a Happy Meal, reports B&T Today.
25 May 2009 | Fast food franchise McDonald's has criticised a campaign tool to ban junk food advertising.