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Maccas aren’t lovin’ the over 60s

<p dir="ltr">A McDonald’s in Auckland Central has landed itself in hot water after posting a job ad that wanted nothing to do with the over 60 workforce. </p> <p dir="ltr">The post, shared to the establishment’s Facebook page and since removed, sought new staff to cover the 10pm to 6am ‘graveyard’ shift. The usual benefits and various position criteria were listed, but it was one line at the bottom that caught the attention - and ire - of the masses.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Any age from 16 to 60,” the listing read.</p> <p dir="ltr">Feedback came fast and furious, with many outraged by the blatant ageism the fast food giant was peddling. And while McDonald’s tried to pass it off as the fault of a franchisee, the store’s manager instead said that their head office was at fault.</p> <p dir="ltr">Social media users were vocal about what they thought of the ad, and it wasn’t long before legal experts and union representatives got involved in the ongoing uproar - and even the big wigs over at McDonald’s. </p> <p dir="ltr">“We’ve been made aware that a job ad by one of our franchisees has created some debate on social media like Reddit, as it references an age range of 16-60,” company spokesperson Simon Kenny said.</p> <p dir="ltr">“The reference in the copy was intended to illustrate that people of all ages are welcome. We’ve asked the franchisee to update the copy to avoid any potential confusion.”</p> <p dir="ltr">As Joe Carolan from New Zealand’s Unite Union told the <em>New Zealand Herald</em>, “contrary to the myth that most McDonald’s jobs are [ideal for] part-time students, improvements made by the union throughout the years have seen many workers stay in these jobs into their 50s. </p> <p dir="ltr">“Older workers bring experience, stability and maturity to a workplace and we call on McDonald's to end this discriminatory ageism.”</p> <p dir="ltr">Employment law expert Max Whitehead added that the pay - $22.80 per hour - combined with the age restrictions, were a “blatant” breach of the Human Rights Act. </p> <p dir="ltr">And for those who thought the line had just been an ill-advised marketing move, Whitehead noted “if it really is to get a catchy cliche going, it’s a stupid thing to do.” </p> <p dir="ltr">Whitehead’s fellow expert, Professor Bill Hodge, had more to say on the matter of ageism too, noting that The Human Rights Act actually bans discrimination against people over the age of 60, though he saw no issue with the teenage half of the equation. </p> <p dir="ltr">“We discriminate against people 14 or 15 all the time and it’s justifiable to say ‘no, you can’t drive a car, you can’t leave school’,” he said. “On the face of it I see no obvious requirement that would exclude people over 60.”</p> <p dir="ltr">As a spokesperson for the Humans Right Campaign informed the <em>New Zealand Herald</em>, The Human Rights Act 1993 had rendered it unlawful for people to be treated differently for their age during the employment process. </p> <p dir="ltr">“It is unlawful to discriminate against employees, job applicants, voluntary workers, people seeking work through an employment agency and contract workers because of age,” the spokesperson explained. “The only exception is where, for reasons of authenticity, being of a particular age is a genuine occupational qualification for the position or employment.”</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Shutterstock, Facebook</em></p>

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Subway puts its best footlong forward with a cheeky new ad

<p> It’s no secret that sandwich giant Subway has copped its fair share of criticism over the size and value of its famous subs. </p> <p>And while it has addressed issues with <a href="https://www.oversixty.com.au/lifestyle/food-wine/subway-falls-a-foot-short-for-one-customer" target="_blank" rel="noopener">its faux-footlongs</a> in the past, the company has opted for a bolder approach with its latest marketing strategy. </p> <p>In a series of billboards being rolled out across Australia, Subway has taken a stand against its naysayers and competitors, releasing an image of its iconic footlongs alongside three familiar burgers with the caption “Yep, our footlongs are really that big.” </p> <p>The burgers haven’t been formally identified, but anyone who’s so much as stepped into a Maccas would have no trouble recognising the chain’s signature burger, the Big Mac. Additionally, the campaign seems to have included the most popular burgers from the likes of KFC and Hungry Jacks as well. </p> <p>As to why Subway have taken this new approach, Australia and New Zealand’s head of marketing, Rodica Titeica, referenced the cost of living crisis striking people across both regions, noting that “with cost-of-living pressures increasing, we know just how important ‘value for money’ is to Aussies.</p> <p>“That’s why the iconic Subway footlong continues to represent indisputable value that is not only convenient but also a guilt-free, better-for-you food option.”</p> <p>Typically, Subway’s ‘meatball melt’ sandwich comes in at just under $15. Meanwhile, a single Big Mac sits at around the $7.50 price mark. </p> <p>This isn’t the first daring campaign that the company has tried, having recently joined forces with Smith’s chips for three new flavours inspired by Subway’s sandwiches. </p> <p>Fan favourites won out, seeing the likes of ‘Crinkle Chicken Teriyaki Sub’, ‘Crinkle Meatball Sub’, and ‘Crinkle Pizza Sub’ hit supermarket shelves across Australia. </p> <p>And in 2022, Subway dipped into the bustling billboard realm with an interactive 3D sign in London, England. This one left its competitors alone, instead allowing audiences to create their very own sandwich on the screen. </p> <p>Scattered throughout the crowd at the 2022 display were Subway ambassadors, who were hard at work delivering people their deliciously unique creations. </p> <p>“Embracing new technologies and pioneering ways to interact with audiences is always exciting,” said Dom Goldman, Chief Creative Officer of the company who created the campaign, Above+Beyond. “We’ve seen many great 3D billboards, but creating a fully interactive screen with fulfilment baked in is a first.”</p> <p>“This is a first in marketing, trying to find new ways to reach Subway fans and give them a chance to enjoy their Sub just the way they want,” Head of Marketing for Subway UK &amp; Ireland Angie Gosal explained, “Subway always puts customers first and this campaign is another example of this.”</p> <p><em>Images: Shutterstock</em></p>

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"I'm lovin' it": McDonald's face public outcry over unfortunately placed ad

<p>McDonald's has faced the wrath of angry locals in Cornwall, UK, after a poorly placed advertisement was called out for being "tasteless". </p> <p>The advertisement in question was for the fast food franchise's new McCrispy burger, which was placed in a prime position on the side of a bus stop. </p> <p>However, what the company didn't realise was that the sign right next to it pointed to Penmount Crematorium across the road, in an unfortunate yet humorous coincidence.</p> <p>Local media outlet <a href="https://www.cornwalllive.com/news/cornwall-news/mcdonalds-remove-tasteless-sign-opposite-8133444" target="_blank" rel="noopener"><em>CornwallLive</em></a> was the first to report on the poorly placed ad, and asked local residents if they thought the sign should stay or go. </p> <p>"Fell off the chair laughing," one commenter who saw the picture online said.</p> <p>"I'm lovin' it," wrote another, in reference to the popular McDonald's slogan.</p> <p>"I only recently lost 2 loved ones &amp; to be honest if I'd seen that sign near the crematorium I would have smiled. I don't find it offensive at all," said another.</p> <p>"My parents are in this crematorium. My old man had a brilliant sense of humour, so I'm sure he would have chuckled at this!" another added.</p> <p>One concerned local said, "I think how funny it is will probably depend on how long ago you followed the crematorium sign wearing a black tie."</p> <p>One woman, who's mother-in-law was cremated at the crematorium, said, "Although I can see the funny side, it is tasteless and I'm sure some grieving family members won't like to see it when visiting Penmount for the funeral and cremation of a loved one."</p> <p>Cornwall Council, who are in charge of both the crematorium and the bus shelter, have yet to comment on the matter, while McDonald's are taking the concerns about the ad seriously. </p> <p>A spokesperson told <em>CornwallLive</em>, "We were unaware of the road sign in the vicinity of this bus stop. However, in light of the concerns raised by CornwallLive, we have asked for our advertisement to be removed."</p> <p><em>Image credits: Twitter</em></p>

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Toddler orders $130 worth of McDonald's cheeseburgers

<p>A DoorDash driver handed one very confused mum 31 cheeseburgers and thanked her for leaving a generous tip.</p> <p>When Kelsey Burkhalter Golden checked her phone she realised her toddler Garrett had been “playing” on her phone, logging the large order.</p> <p>"He was really just flicking it around and making like roller coaster moves with his arms and fingers," she said. "I thought he was just looking at his reflection and carrying the phone around and about 30 minutes later, I got a text from the DoorDash company that was like, 'Hey, it's gonna take a little bit longer than usual to take your order.'"</p> <p>When the doorbell rang and Golden saw the size of the order, she was shocked.</p> <p>"So I go and open the door and there's this girl standing there and she's like, 'Your 31 cheeseburgers?'" Golden laughed. "I just stared at her awkwardly for like 15 seconds but then I just took them, like, 'Oh, thank you!'"</p> <p>"And she was like, 'Thank you for the tip!'."</p> <p>The cost of the cheeseburgers came to $US61.58, but with a $16 tip and app fees, the total came to $91.70 ($AU131.85).</p> <p>"He actually doesn't even like cheeseburgers. He ate half of one," the mum said. "We had about 30 and a half cheeseburgers on our hands."</p> <p>Trying to find a solution, Kelsey posted in a neighborhood Facebook group that she had "31 free cheeseburgers from McDonald's if anyone is interested. Apparently my 2 yr old knows how to order DoorDash," accompanied by a hilarious picture of Garrett sitting next to the stacked cheeseburgers with a smug smile on his face.</p> <p>The majority was taken by a large local family, as well as other neighbours.</p> <p>"It was an innocent thing. He was just playing with my phone," she said.</p> <p>"I don't strive too much for perfection. My kids are really super happy and that's what matters."</p> <p><em>Image: Facebook</em></p>

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McDonald’s announces arrival of Cadbury Dairy Milk McFlurry

<p dir="ltr">McDonald’s Australia has announced the arrival of an all-new dessert item - the McFlurry with Cadbury Dairy Milk.</p> <p dir="ltr">Macca’s and Cadbury have teamed up to offer the exciting menu addition for a limited time.</p> <p dir="ltr">Featuring soft serve mixed with dairy milk chocolate flakes and sauce, the new McFlurry has been described as “the ultimate treat worth melting for”.</p> <p dir="ltr">The sweet creation will be available exclusively via UberEats from March 30th for one week. It will then land in Macca’s restaurants nationwide on April 6th. </p> <p dir="ltr">McDonald’s Australia Senior Brand Manager Liz Whitbread said the fast food giant was excited to offer the new dessert to Macca’s fans.</p> <p dir="ltr">“There’s nothing quite like the iconic Macca’s soft serve and the smooth and creamy taste of Cadbury chocolate,” she said.</p> <p><span id="docs-internal-guid-ac0eddbf-7fff-cdad-9d63-3dc6f22930ad"></span></p> <p dir="ltr">“With Cadbury celebrating 100 years in Australia, we are excited to bring together two iconic brands to create the perfect dessert or afternoon treat”.</p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Images: Getty</em></p>

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Coriander and ice-cream: the cross over nobody asked for

<p dir="ltr">McDonald’s in China has launched a very unusual dessert. It is safe to say fast-food fans are not convinced. </p> <p dir="ltr">The “Cilantro Sundae” is a limited-edition twist on McDonald’s popular ice cream dessert that is topped with a bright green coriander sauce and fresh “crumbs” of the distinctive herb.</p> <p dir="ltr">While it may seem like an early April fools prank, the menu item is actually very real, reportedly launching on February the 21st for a limited time until February the 25th.</p> <p dir="ltr">Coriander widely acknowledged as being super divisive with some loving it and most hating it, so it comes as no surprise social media has erupted like this.</p> <p dir="ltr">Twitter user @ZhugeEX appears to have started the debate around the unique combination after sharing a promotional photo of the McDonald’s item.</p> <p dir="ltr">“McDonald’s China launched a Cilantro Sundae special menu item today, which is interesting...” the video games expert told his 161,000 followers.</p> <p dir="ltr">Reaction came in thick and fast, with some declaring they were “desperate to try this terrible thing”. Customers have also been sharing snaps of the 6.6 Chinese Yuan dessert which is roughly $1.45 and has been grossed out in the process. </p> <p dir="ltr">“Cilantro is one of my favourite things so I would try it lol,” one stated.</p> <p dir="ltr">“Dear @Mcdonalds, when is coriander sundae ice cream coming to Singapore? Pretty pls...” one coriander fan pleaded.</p> <p dir="ltr">Others mocked the unusual colour, one even comparing it to the green of Ireland’s St Patrick’s Day.</p> <p> </p> <p dir="ltr">“I’m reporting this for violent and graphic content,” one user joked. </p> <p dir="ltr">Image: Instagram</p>

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Introducing the Maccas Creme Brulee Mcflurry

<p dir="ltr">Sydney-based FoodToker Adrian Widjonarko (<a href="https://www.tiktok.com/@adrianwidjy">@adrianwidjy</a>) dropped this exciting news recently, revealing that two new, limited-edition desserts will be available at select Macca’s stores from Thursday the 17th of February onwards.</p><p dir="ltr">The first one is a crème brûlée pie, which is like Macca’s classic apple pie but with two different fillings: custard and caramel.</p><p dir="ltr">The second dessert is a McFlurry, but instead of the usual toppings, Macca’s iconic soft serve is accompanied by smashed up crème brûlée pie pieces and a generous drizzle of caramel sauce.</p><p dir="ltr">Crème brûlée expert, food blogger Adrian managed to get his hands on the desserts early, and he reckons they are amazing. But in his opinion, the pie is better.</p><blockquote class="tiktok-embed" style="max-width: 605px;min-width: 325px" cite="https://www.tiktok.com/@adrianwidjy/video/7064755092708248834" data-video-id="7064755092708248834"><section><a title="@adrianwidjy" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@adrianwidjy" target="_blank" rel="noopener">@adrianwidjy</a> This is too good! Its coming this Thursday at select @mcdonaldsau! It’s Crème Brûlée Pie! &amp; McFlurry! <a title="placesinsydney" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/placesinsydney" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#placesinsydney</a> <a title="mcflurry" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/mcflurry" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#mcflurry</a> <a title="maccas" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/maccas" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#maccas</a> <a title="mcdonalds" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/mcdonalds" target="_blank" rel="noopener">#mcdonalds</a> <a title="♬ original sound - Places in Sydney Foodie" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-7064755077470325506" target="_blank" rel="noopener">♬ original sound - Places in Sydney Foodie</a></section></blockquote><p><span id="docs-internal-guid-0d3e6cfc-7fff-b617-fb52-776aa173eb32">“With the two desserts I prefer the pie itself because I am just a huge fan of the pie,” he told <a href="https://www.news.com.au/lifestyle/food/eat/maccas-drop-two-new-mcflurry-pie-flavours/news-story/7475326ed75cb7aa74beca26e6d45c3b">news.com.au</a>.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;background-color: #ffffff;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt;padding: 0pt 0pt 18pt 0pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt;font-family: Arial;color: #000000;background-color: #ffffff;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">“However in saying that, the McFlurry has extra caramel on top of the broken pies, so that’s a great addition of flavour to my McFlurry.”</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;background-color: #ffffff;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt;padding: 0pt 0pt 18pt 0pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt;font-family: Arial;color: #000000;background-color: #ffffff;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">“Definitely eat it slowly to avoid burning your mouth like I did, because I was too eager!”</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;background-color: #ffffff;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt;padding: 0pt 0pt 18pt 0pt"><span style="font-size: 12pt;font-family: Arial;color: #000000;background-color: #ffffff;font-weight: 400;font-style: normal;font-variant: normal;text-decoration: none;vertical-align: baseline">Both the desserts are available at select Macca’s stores from Thursday the 17th, so get in quick. We’re not sure which specific stores, but Adrian found the menu items at his local Macca’s in Haberfield in Sydney’s inner-west. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38;background-color: #ffffff;margin-top: 0pt;margin-bottom: 0pt;padding: 0pt 0pt 18pt 0pt"><em>Image: TikTok</em><span id="docs-internal-guid-41caf352-7fff-5315-5078-d2704cebbf3f"></span></p>

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McDonald's employee reveals secret ingredient

<p><em>Images: TikTok &amp; Paul J. Richards</em></p> <p>Still wondering why your DIY Big Mac doesn’t quite taste the same as the real thing? Well one Macca's employee has revealed on TikTok the one ingredient that goes into their famous sauce.</p> <p>In a now deleted TikTok, posted by @maccas_myths it has been shared that the fast-food giant used two types of onions, one of which was used in its burgers for flavour.</p> <p>“At Maccas, we have two of types of onions,” they said.</p> <p>“Large onions which have been cut up and dehydrated onions which are put in water over night.”</p> <p>After soaking them over night, the dehydrated onions are put in shakers and used in the chain’s Big Macs, hamburgers and cheeseburgers, according to the <em>Daily Mail Australia</em>.</p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7846287/new-project-5.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/793f0abb9c5343a0b9c3fb5db5b6f3f0" /></p> <p>Not only do dehydrated onions last longer, but they also have a stronger flavour — something Macca’s fans claimed was what made the restaurant’s burgers taste so good.</p> <p>“Those dehydrated onions hit differently,” one person wrote, while another said: “I rehydrate onion flakes for my burgers at home because my kids say it tastes just like McDonald’s.”</p> <p>“Did not know onions could be dried like that. That’s crazy,” one person commented, while another added: “I never knew this OMG.”</p> <p>“I don’t care,” one loyal fan shared. “I love those onions and want to buy some of those packs to make them at home.”</p> <p> </p> <p> </p>

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“Every shift is memorable”: One Ronald McDonald volunteer’s experience

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For sick and injured children, Ronald McDonald Houses provide a place for families to find support when they need it most.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Trisha Crane, a mother of two, grandmother of three, and one of the charity’s longest-serving volunteers, started volunteering 26 years ago after responding to an ad in a local paper.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“I’ve always done volunteering and I saw something in the local paper for the (Ronald McDonald) house and decided to sign up,” Trisha told <em>OverSixty</em>.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“It seemed like a great idea as it was child-oriented and, as a school teacher, I liked that.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Though she now helps out with data entry, Trisha has spent much of her time at Westmead’s House and interacted closely with the families staying there.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“It’s very obvious the difference having family close by has for a sick child,” she said. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Families also benefit from talking with people who can relate to the challenges they’re facing.”</span></p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-captioned="" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CVzImrQl6as/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="14"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CVzImrQl6as/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by RMHC Australia (@rmhcaustralia)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">When asked about whether she had a memorable moment during her time as a volunteer, she said: “I don’t have a specific memory but every shift is memorable as I enjoy working with the other volunteers and staff.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">McHappy Day, the fundraiser that supports the Ronald McDonald Houses, directs 100 percent of its funds towards the charity.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">With the 30th McHappy Day fast approaching, McDonald’s has launched a new range of silly socks that people can purchase to support the cause.</span></p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">who’s ready to do good, feel good &amp; look good in these bad boys? <a href="https://t.co/qNSMQxXteX">pic.twitter.com/qNSMQxXteX</a></p> — McDonald's Australia (@maccas) <a href="https://twitter.com/maccas/status/1450597636910850048?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">October 19, 2021</a></blockquote> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“McHappy Day is crucial to enabling us to continue to help seriously ill and injured children and their families across Australia,” Trisha said.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Funds raised by McDonald’s and its customers through the purchase of Silly Socks supports programs such as Ronald McDonald Houses, Family Rooms, Family Retreats and our National Learning Program, which make a real impact in the lives of families and children in their time of need.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">For those considering volunteering their time, Trisha said to take the plunge.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“Just come and give volunteering a go!”</span></p> <p><em><span style="font-weight: 400;">Image: Supplied</span></em></p>

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McDonald's introduce cult favourite milk nation wide

<p><em>Image: Getty </em></p> <p>McDonald’s have announced the long-awaited introduction of a cult favorite milk to its menus nationwide.</p> <p>The fast food giant revealed on Thursday the exciting news that oat milk would finally be available for customers to have in their McCafe drinks.</p> <p>“Together, at last. MILKLAB Oat Milk has officially joined the McCafe line-up,” a post from the restaurant’s Facebook account read.</p> <p>In a comment, a McDonald’s employee confirmed extra charges would apply for people who opted to have oat milk, which only be available at “participating restaurants”.</p> <p>The announcement comes as a welcome to hundreds of new Aussies who flooded the comments with excitement over the new inclusion.</p> <p>“I have been waiting so long to get an iced vanilla latte with oat milk from Maccas”, one woman wrote.</p> <p>Someone else joked the news was so good that “this might be the best day of my life”.</p> <p>While McDonald’s is yet to release a full list of stores, it was understood those with a McCafe would stock oat milk.The production of the plant milk contributes 80 per cent less greenhouse gas emissions and uses 60 per cent less energy than cow milk, while also using about ten times less water.</p> <p>It has earned hype among lactose intolerant people, vegans and meat eaters alike for its texture and likeness to cow’s milk.</p> <p>Nutritionists warn, that while it is lower in saturated fat than cow milk, it also contains less protein and calcium.</p>

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"So THAT'S how they're made?!" A home cook's perfect recreation of McDonald's chicken nuggets goes viral

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">A talented home cook has gone viral on TikTok for his almost perfect recreation of McDonald's chicken nuggets, with his video racking up over 4.6 million views and counting. </span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Online sensation and cookbook author Joshua Weissman has accumulated a following of 5.7 million TikTok users with his recreations of fast food favourites, as he takes on the McDonald's staple in his latest video which he also shared to Instagram.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">In Weissman's viral video, he claims it was "not my first nugget rodeo", as he creates the mixture from scratch before adding a selection of flavour enhancers that he believes are preferred by the international fast food brand. </span></p> <blockquote style="background: #FFF; border: 0; border-radius: 3px; box-shadow: 0 0 1px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.5),0 1px 10px 0 rgba(0,0,0,0.15); margin: 1px; max-width: 540px; min-width: 326px; padding: 0; width: calc(100% - 2px);" class="instagram-media" data-instgrm-permalink="https://www.instagram.com/p/CRKuvNsj_ey/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" data-instgrm-version="13"> <div style="padding: 16px;"> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: row; align-items: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 50%; flex-grow: 0; height: 40px; margin-right: 14px; width: 40px;"></div> <div style="display: flex; flex-direction: column; flex-grow: 1; justify-content: center;"> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; margin-bottom: 6px; width: 100px;"></div> <div style="background-color: #f4f4f4; border-radius: 4px; flex-grow: 0; height: 14px; width: 60px;"></div> </div> </div> <div style="padding: 19% 0;"></div> <div style="display: block; height: 50px; margin: 0 auto 12px; width: 50px;"></div> <div style="padding-top: 8px;"> <div style="color: #3897f0; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: 550; line-height: 18px;">View this post on Instagram</div> </div> <p style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; line-height: 17px; margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 8px; overflow: hidden; padding: 8px 0 7px; text-align: center; text-overflow: ellipsis; white-space: nowrap;"><a style="color: #c9c8cd; font-family: Arial,sans-serif; font-size: 14px; font-style: normal; font-weight: normal; line-height: 17px; text-decoration: none;" rel="noopener" href="https://www.instagram.com/p/CRKuvNsj_ey/?utm_source=ig_embed&amp;utm_campaign=loading" target="_blank">A post shared by Joshua Weissman (@joshuaweissman)</a></p> </div> </blockquote> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Among the ingredients he uses are chicken skin, celery powder, white pepper, sugar, salt and even the popularly divisive MSG, to which he states "McDonald's does it. We're doing it."</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">After individually shaping and frying each piece, Weissman puts his creations up against the original nuggets in a blind taste test, where his delicacy came out on top.</span></p> <p><span>The recipe has left many TikTokers surprised at the quality, and astonished at the level of effort required in his recreation.</span></p> <p><span><img style="width: 500px; height: 333.3333333333333px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7842815/shutterstock_1839497737.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/30eb8f8b4c124ee080ceb875ef1514e4" /></span></p> <p><em>Image credit: Shutterstock</em></p> <p><span><span>One critic even named the cook "The new Gordon Ramsey," while another cheekily tagged the official McDonald's account and brutally informed them, "he's better".</span></span></p> <p><span><span>Joshua Weissman made a name for himself with his YouTube cooking tutorials, that boasted his talent in the kitchen along with his not-so-serious attitude. </span></span></p> <p><span><span>He has since burst onto the TikTok scene with his signature witty commentary, making him a culinary staple in the online </span></span>community.</p>

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Australia's "fattest" town to receive fourth McDonald's

<div class="post_body_wrapper"> <div class="post_body"> <div class="body_text redactor-styles redactor-in"> <p>A fourth McDonald's has been given the green light to be built in Tamworth, Australia's fattest town.</p> <p>Councillors voted on Tuesday night in support of the development in the town in northeast New South Wales.</p> <p>The fourth fast food restaurant will be built within a 2.5km walking distance of a McDonald's in the regional city centre, 3kms away from McDonald's Tamworth West and 5.9kms from McDonald's Tamworth South.</p> <p>It's expected to open late next year with an estimated construction cost of $3.34 million.</p> <p>Tamworth Regional Council received 20 submissions that "indicated a level of community concern".</p> <p>Some of the concerns were that Tamworth "does not need a fourth McDonald's and another McDonald's will further increase the rates of obesity in Tamworth".</p> <p>The planning response stated: “Whilst noted, these concerns are not a matter for consideration in accordance with Section 4.15 of the Environmental Planning and Assessment Act 1979.”</p> <p>“I can fully understand the concerns of the residents and hopefully the conditions will address that,” Tamworth councillor Helen Tickle told<span> </span><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.northerndailyleader.com.au/" target="_blank"><em>The Northern Daily Leader</em></a>.</p> <p>“Unfortunately we’re known as the fattest town in Australia and that’s a terrible statistic.”</p> <p>On Facebook, one local said: “Another McDonald’s for Fatsville, you have to be kidding.”</p> <p>Another man said: “What you put in your stomach is entirely your choice. Don’t stop employment and economic growth and development opportunities.”</p> <p>As the new McDonald's site is in a general residential zone, council staff are watching it closely.</p> <p>“Council staff are not yet convinced the proposed operating hours are acceptable in respect to the zoning and amenity, and therefore to enable the development to proceed it is recommended to restrict the hours of operation,” the council said.</p> <p>“It is considered the development will have a positive impact upon the wider community by increasing the food and drink options for the community and for the reasons discussed throughout this report,” the business paper states.</p> <p>“The key issues that relate to this application have been addressed by either a redesign or the recommended conditions of consent.</p> <p>“Therefore, it is considered that approval of the application is not contrary to the public interest, subject to implementation and compliance with the conditions as proposed.”</p> <p>The new McDonald's will create 220 jobs in the area, according to a McDonald's Australia spokeswoman.</p> <p>“McDonald’s North Tamworth is expected to open late 2021 and will provide additional support to the local community through job creation and construction of the site,” she said.</p> <p>“The restaurant will inject over $5 million into the local economy and create approximately 100 jobs during construction. Once operational, the restaurant will create a further 120 jobs for the local community.”</p> <p>The spokeswoman said the fast food chain continues to review the nutritional value of its food and has been “providing choice” for more than 10 years.</p> <p>“We include kilojoule labelling for all products on our menu boards, website, digital kiosks and MyMacca’s app, to allow customers to make informed choices,” she said.</p> </div> </div> </div>

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Community heartbreak as man dies in freak McDonald's accident

<p><span>A man in Mansfield, Ohio has died in a freak accident in a McDonald's drive-thru after becoming trapped between his vehicle and a pole.</span></p> <p><span>The 69-year-old man drove his ute to his local McDonalds at lunchtime when the accident occurred.</span></p> <p><span>Mansfield police detective Rob Skoprits has speculated how the accident may have happened.</span></p> <p><span>The police believe that Gary McQuillen may have dropped some money outside of his vehicle and reached out to get it before getting trapped between the pole and his car.</span></p> <p><span>"That's just preliminary what we're thinking. Until the autopsy is done we won't know the cause of death," Mr Skropits said, according to the Mansfield News Journal.</span></p> <p><span>Former classmates of the victim have shared their condolences on a Facebook page for their school alumni.</span></p> <p><span>“No. Don't want to believe it. So sad,” one woman wrote.</span></p> <p><span>“This is the saddest thing I have heard in a long time. Sympathy to his family,” another said.</span></p>

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Grandma shows off 24-year-old McDonald’s burger that “never rotted or decayed”

<p>While it may seem like the sensible idea to throw food away after several weeks, months, or even years – one woman has proven just how far she went with her McDonald’s hamburger and French fries.</p> <p>A Tiktok user recently took to social media to share her grandmother’s decades-old possession that she keeps hiding away in a shoe box in her closet.</p> <p>Aly Sherb showed her grandma pulling open the 24-year-old wrapper to reveal a slightly old looking hamburger that she purchased in 1996.</p> <p>She starts off the video by showing the bag’s advertisement for US Nascar races in 1996.</p> <p>She then takes out the fries, which she says look like they could have fallen into a seat “a month or so ago” and says that they “never rotted or decayed.”</p> <blockquote style="max-width: 605px; min-width: 325px;" class="tiktok-embed" data-video-id="6865455379787173126"><a rel="noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/@aly.sherb" target="_blank" title="@aly.sherb">@aly.sherb</a> <p>Make this go viral, y’all <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/grandparentsoftiktok" target="_blank" title="grandparentsoftiktok">##grandparentsoftiktok</a> <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/mcdonalds" target="_blank" title="mcdonalds">##mcdonalds</a> <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/fyp" target="_blank" title="fyp">##fyp</a> <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/decadechallenge" target="_blank" title="decadechallenge">##decadechallenge</a> <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/foryou" target="_blank" title="foryou">##foryou</a> <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/tag/happymeal" target="_blank" title="happymeal">##happymeal</a></p> <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.tiktok.com/music/original-sound-6865455385554406150" target="_blank" title="♬ original sound - aly.sherb">♬ original sound - aly.sherb</a></blockquote> <p>The woman then shows the burger that she purchased in its original wrapping, then pulls out the burger.</p> <p>The bun and burger appear to never have rotted or decayed either.</p> <p>The video finishes with her saying, “24-year-old hamburger, not sure what would happen if you ate it though.”</p> <p>Anne Christensen, director of Field Brand Reputation for McDonald’s, told Fox News: “In the right environment, our burgers, like most other foods, could decompose. But, in order to decompose, you need certain conditions — specifically moisture.”</p> <p>“Without sufficient moisture – either in the food itself or the environment – bacteria and mold may not grow and therefore, decomposition is unlikely.</p> <p>“So if food is or becomes dry enough, it is unlikely to grow mold or bacteria or decompose. Food prepared at home that is left to dehydrate could see similar results. Similarly, this particular burger is likely dried out and dehydrated, and by no means the same as the day it was purchased.”</p>

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The McDonald’s cleaning hack you NEED to try

<p>An Aussie mum has revealed her simple hack for vacuuming tricky areas using an unlikely item from McDonald’s. </p> <p>Taking to Facebook, Queensland mum Kythaya showed how she uses the lid and straw of a Macca’s drinking cup to suck up dust and insects.</p> <p>The trick works by holding the lid of the plastic cup against the end of the vacuum hose and threading the straw inside the hole.</p> <p><img style="width: 364.2384105960265px; height: 500px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7837377/screen-shot-2020-08-14-at-21919-pm.png" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/7f6e437dbdc34176899b8d15d19124d3" /></p> <p>When turning no the vacuum hold the lid and straw and move the hose around to suck up dirt and debris from hard-to-reach places.</p> <p>“Check this out, ladies,” she wrote on the <a rel="noopener" href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/mumswhoclean/" target="_blank">Mums Who Clean</a> page.</p> <p>“The flies that were stuck in the window sills are gone. There is probably an actual connection for this, but this works too.</p> <p>“Just don’t let the straw go!”</p> <p>The easy trick has gone viral, with thousands responding to Kythaya’s post.</p> <p>“Keep your Macca’s rubbish! Can’t wait to try this,” said one.</p> <p>Added another: “So going to try this! With five kids and Macca’s across the road we have way too many lids and straws.”</p> <p>Said a third: “I did this on my sliding doors and it was amazing. You are a genius.”</p>

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Suspected murderers' drove straight to McDonald's

<p><span>Three people have been arrested in connection with the deaths of three friends who set out to go on a fishing trip.</span><br /><br /><span>Authorities confirm they have arrested Tony "TJ" Wiggins, 26, has been arrested on suspicion of shooting and killing the three men near a lake in the central Florida community of Frostproof on Friday night, Polk County Sheriff Grady Judd said.</span><br /><br /><span>Wiggins' girlfriend, Mary Whittemore, 27, and his brother, William "Robert" Wiggins, 21, have also been charged with accessory after the fact of a capital felony.</span><br /><br /><span>The trio were arrested just five days after they allegedly killed three mates, Damion Tillman, 23, Keven Springfield, 30, and Brandon Rollins, 27.</span></p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7837057/murder-trio-alleged-au-3.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/b54b11269c88432fa539056c2027153a" /></p> <p><em>Brandon Rollins</em><br /><br /><span>Mr Rollins called his father before his death, begging for “help”.</span><br /><br /><span>The three friends were planning to fish on Friday night, but a truck carrying the suspects followed them.</span><br /><br /><span>Judd says TJ Wiggins eventually got out and shot them in a rural area of Frostproof, east of Tampa.</span><br /><br /><span>"When we found these people ... massacred ... we thought, my goodness, what could have happened there. Now we know," Judd told reporters Wednesday.</span><br /><span>Details about whether the three suspects had attorneys weren't immediately available.</span></p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7837056/murder-trio-alleged-au-4.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/d13516aaec3941b0a1159a8d6a37c931" /><br /><br /><span>Surveillance video showed Damion Tillman purchasing items at Dollar General, and a clerk told investigators that Tillman said he was going fishing.</span><br /><br /><span>After questioning all three suspects, Robert Wiggins eventually admitted to investigators that he had seen Tillman at the Dollar General store Friday night while standing in line with his brother, the sheriff's office said.</span><br /><br /><span>Robert Wiggins went on to tell investigators that while driving a truck with TJ and Whittemore, his older brother directed him to turn onto a particular road instead of going home.</span><br /><br /><span>Then two trucks carrying the three eventual victims passed by, and TJ Wiggins told his brother to "make a U-turn and follow the trucks," the sheriff's office said.</span><br /><br /><span>The sheriffs office said "Robert stayed in the truck with Whittemore, while TJ got out and confronted" one of the men.</span></p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7837058/murder-trio-alleged-au-2.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/901feef8bfb54ef4a1dfd14f93d2d75d" /></p> <p><em>Mr Rollins called his father before his death, begging for “help”.</em><br /><br /><span>He allegedly punched him and accused him of stealing his truck.</span><br /><br /><span>"Robert told detectives he watched as TJ shot all three victims. TJ then asked Robert to help him put (one of the victims) into the back of one of the trucks," the sheriff's office said.</span><br /><br /><span>Judd says he they are still uncertain about the details or veracity of TJ Wiggins' claim surrounding the stolen truck.</span><br /><br /><span>"The only information we have is TJ is allegedly mad over some kind of truck deal that happened some period of time ago. We've not had an opportunity to ... dig into that," the sheriff said.</span><br /><br /><span>Oddly enough, the suspects allegedly drove to McDonald’s right after the killings and ordered 10 double cheeseburgers and two chicken sandwiches.</span><br /><br /><span>The next morning, Robert took his truck to a car wash and cleaned it, according to the sheriff's office.</span><br /><br /><span>TJ Wiggins is being held on charges of first-degree murder; tampering with evidence; possession of a firearm by a convicted felon; and possession of ammunition by a convicted felon, the sheriff's office said.</span><br /><br /><span>All three suspects are scheduled to have their first appearance in court at 1 p.m. on Thursday.</span></p>

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The truth behind woman’s “high road” McDonald’s drive-thru revenge

<p>A woman has revealed the truth behind her revenge on another customer at a McDonald’s drive-thru, which has gone viral on social media.</p> <p>In a Facebook post, the woman said she was ordering at her local drive-thru when the driver behind her honked at her for taking too long.</p> <p>“I was in a long McDonald’s drive-thru this morning and the young lady behind me honked her horn because I was taking too long to place my order,” the post read.</p> <p>At first, she told herself to “take the high road” and decided to pay for both of their orders at the window.</p> <p>However, when the woman backtracked the gesture when she picked up her meal. “When I got to the second window I showed both receipts and took her food too. Now she has to go back to the end of the queue and start all over again.”</p> <blockquote class="twitter-tweet"> <p dir="ltr">People sometimes say, “why are you still on Facebook?” <br /><br />Why you ask? Why? THIS is why I’m still on Facebook. absolute batshit crazy stuff like this.<br /><br />What a PLOT TWIST <a href="https://t.co/aBJGCATsqC">pic.twitter.com/aBJGCATsqC</a></p> — Samantha Maiden (@samanthamaiden) <a href="https://twitter.com/samanthamaiden/status/1272087262927323138?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw">June 14, 2020</a></blockquote> <p>A screenshot of the post has received more than 4,700 likes on Twitter.</p> <p>“It’s so petty ... it made me laugh like a drain,” one commented.</p> <p>“I had to read this a few times, picture the scene, and the glory. A triumphant win,” another wrote.</p> <p>“I wish I had the guts to do something like that,” one responded.</p> <p>However, others criticised the act as “spiteful” and “excessive”.</p> <p>The woman later admitted the story did not actually happen to her, and the post was copied from a friend in Ireland years ago.</p> <p>She told <em><a href="https://au.news.yahoo.com/the-truth-behind-womans-viral-mc-donalds-drivethru-revenge-095744549.html">Yahoo News Australia</a></em> she shared it simply to “give people a laugh and a change from the hate and violence being spread”.</p> <p>“It’s been going around for years,” she said.</p>

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McDonald's incredible gesture coming to every store across Australia

<p>McDonald’s has announced they will begin selling groceries amid the coronavirus pandemic.</p> <p>A spokeswoman for the fast-food chain explained to<span> </span><em>7NEWS<span> </span></em>the new move had been created as part of Maccas’ commitment to supporting local communities during this difficult and uncertain times.</p> <p>“Macca’s will now offer customers another way to access milk and bread, through its contactless drive-thrus and takeaway service, across the country,” the spokeswoman said in a statement.</p> <p>“From Wednesday onwards, in addition to our usual Macca’s menu, customers will also be able to pick-up two or three litre bottles of full cream or skim milk, as well as packs of English muffins and gourmet bread rolls.</p> <p>“Our contactless service removes any need for touch contact between our employees and customers, making it a safe way for people to get food and drinks, as well as these essential basics.”</p> <p>The franchise closed its restaurant to customers last week and just leaving their drive-thru windows and takeaway operations still accessible, in a bid to stop spreading the deadly virus</p> <p>“At Macca’s, looking after you, our team and the wider community is our priority, so in line with government guidance, we’re making a few changes,” McDonald’s said via a Facebook post.</p> <p>Customers can still walk into restaurants and order food to take away but won’t be allowed to sit and eat it inside.</p> <p>Orders are also being accepted on the fast-food chain’s app and other delivery services including UberEats.</p>

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Are McDonald’s toys coming to an end after 40 years?

<p>A mother has taken to social media to campaign against the McDonald’s children’s toy handed out with every Happy Meal after finding an excessive amount in a rubbish bin in Sydney.</p> <p>The woman, named Tara, says she saw a bin overflowing with the Macca’s happy meal boxes in Darling Harbour, Sydney and after rummaging through the contents found 30 plastic toys destined for landfill.</p> <p>Tara took to social media to share on a mothers’ group what she had found and to discuss her outrage over the plastic toys that “end up in landfill or our oceans”.</p> <p>She wrote: “Found all these in the bin at Darling Harbour. This is so distressing to me. </p> <p>“There were even more in other bins! There was probably a total of around thirty spotted in under ten minutes.”</p> <p><img style="width: 500px; height: 281.25px;" src="https://oversixtydev.blob.core.windows.net/media/7834022/mcdonalds-toys-2.jpg" alt="" data-udi="umb://media/12168499ffb446519f69846d1a2b2dcc" /></p> <p>The mother added: “All of this plastic will end up in landfill or our oceans. Why are people buying happy meals for a toy their kids play with for less than a few minutes? </p> <p>“This is a disgrace. Please, could someone use one of these photos and put a caption on it saying 'ban the happy meal toy' so it can be shared to spread awareness about this issue?”</p> <p>The angry post was met with hundreds of comments mostly agreeing with Tara that the happy meal toy, that has been handed out to kids for over 40 years, should be completely canned.</p> <p>The toy first began being handed out in 1979.</p> <p>One disgruntled user pointed out that McDonald's could change its pricing to stop adults buying the happy meal.</p> <p>“Part of the problem is that a cheeseburger happy meal ($5.50) is cheaper than a small cheeseburger meal ($6.40) - leading teens and adults with no interest in the toys to buy the meal and dump the toy,” they said.</p> <p>“Maybe making the prices equal or having the toy come at a cost would reduce how often people get the meal with the toy.”</p> <p>Another said it wasn't McDonald's' fault but that parents were to blame. </p> <p>“Why can parents not say no,” they wrote.</p> <p>Other commenters felt the toy shouldn’t be banned, as it is no different from any other plastic toy purchased for children.</p> <p>“Banning that toy would be like banning any toy or junk aimed at kids,” they wrote. </p> <p>An international study calculated that 192 nations produced an amount of 275 million tonnes of<span> </span><a rel="noopener noreferrer" href="https://www.abc.net.au/news/science/2017-02-27/plastic-and-plastic-waste-explained/8301316" target="_blank">plastic waste in 2010.</a></p> <p>Images: Facebook.</p>

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The real way McDonald’s makes their money – it’s not their food

<p><span style="font-weight: 400;">This fast-food giant may serve billions and billions of customers, but the bulk of their profit isn’t made from food sales.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">McDonald’s sells a lot of food. Like, a lot of food. We’re talking enough food to serve more than 70 million people every day, with more than 75 burgers sold every second.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">That shouldn’t be too surprising, considering McDonald’s is one of the largest fast-food chains in the world. But their menu actually isn’t what generates the company’s multi-billion dollar profits. The real best-seller? Real estate.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">There are more than 36,000 McDonald’s locations worldwide, but only about five percent of them are company-owned. The rest are franchised out, meaning they’re run by individuals who McDonald’s has contracted to operate them. In those situations, the company only spends money on the real estate of that location. The franchisee is responsible for all the costs of running the restaurant while also paying McDonald’s for rent (which adds up to an average of 10.7 percent of their sales), a US$45,000 franchisee fee, and a monthly service fee equal to four percent of gross sales, </span><a href="https://www.businessinsider.com/what-it-costs-to-open-a-mcdonalds-2014-11"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Business Insider reports.</span></a> <span style="font-weight: 400;">With multiple means of collecting revenue at relatively minimal costs, it’s no wonder McDonald’s relies so heavily on franchises.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">“We are not basically in the food business,” former McDonald’s CFO Harry J. Sonneborn reportedly told investors. “We are in the real estate business. The only reason we sell 15 cent hamburgers is because they are the greatest producer of revenue from which our tenants can pay us rent.”</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Being able to hand off the costs of running the restaurants is a primary key to McDonald’s success. According to Wall Street Survivor, in 2014, the company made US$27.4 billion in revenue, with US$9.2 billion coming from franchised locations and US$18.2bn from company-owned locations. But after you factor in the total costs of running those locations, McDonald’s kept only 16 percent of the revenue from locations it owned directly compared to the 82 percent of the franchise-generated revenue.</span></p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">So, while you may spend money at McDonald’s on a Big Mac and fries, McDonald’s is spending money on prime real estate – and they’re lovin’ it.</span></p> <p> </p> <p><span style="font-weight: 400;">Written by Claire Nowak. This article first appeared in </span><a href="https://www.readersdigest.com.au/money/real-way-mcdonalds-makes-their-money-its-not-their-food"><span style="font-weight: 400;">Reader’s Digest</span></a><span style="font-weight: 400;">. For more of what you love from the world’s best-loved magazine, </span><a href="http://readersdigest.innovations.com.au/c/readersdigestemailsubscribe?utm_source=over60&amp;utm_medium=articles&amp;utm_campaign=RDSUB&amp;keycode=WRA87V"><span style="font-weight: 400;">here’s our best subscription offer.</span></a></p>

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