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What we know: Father may have taken missing River Rouge teen and fled toward Florida
Read full article: What we know: Father may have taken missing River Rouge teen and fled toward FloridaPolice think a missing River Rouge teenager was taken by his father outside a McDonald’s, and they are believed to be heading to Florida.
At least 1 Michigander sick as deadly McDonald’s E. coli outbreak expands
Read full article: At least 1 Michigander sick as deadly McDonald’s E. coli outbreak expandsNationally, 22 people have been hospitalized, the CDC said. Two people developed a dangerous kidney disease complication and one person died.
At least 75 people are sickened as the deadly McDonald's E. coli outbreak expands
Read full article: At least 75 people are sickened as the deadly McDonald's E. coli outbreak expandsA food poisoning outbreak tied to McDonald's Quarter Pounders has expanded, with at least 75 people sickened in 13 states.
Quarter Pounders are off the menu at 20% of McDonald's in US as E. coli cases are investigated
Read full article: Quarter Pounders are off the menu at 20% of McDonald's in US as E. coli cases are investigatedMcDonald’s is working to reassure U.S. customers that its restaurants are safe even as federal investigators try to pinpoint the cause of a deadly E.
Police seek suspects, victims involved in Warren McDonald’s parking lot shooting
Read full article: Police seek suspects, victims involved in Warren McDonald’s parking lot shootingThe Warren Police Department is searching for the suspects and the victims involved in the parking lot shooting at a McDonald’s.
Special tribute underway for Dr. William Pickard in Detroit
Read full article: Special tribute underway for Dr. William Pickard in DetroitDr. William Pickard was known as a prominent Detroit business leader, becoming one of the city’s first Black franchise owners of a McDonald’s restaurant. He died earlier this month at the age of 83.
Evaluation requested for suspect charged in stabbings at Massachusetts movie theater, McDonald's
Read full article: Evaluation requested for suspect charged in stabbings at Massachusetts movie theater, McDonald'sA Massachusetts individual has been arraigned on charges including assault with the intent to murder after six people were stabbed in separate attacks.
Burger King is adding the Royal Crispy Wrap to its menu, a twist on a McDonald’s favorite
Read full article: Burger King is adding the Royal Crispy Wrap to its menu, a twist on a McDonald’s favoriteThe day that McDonald’s discontinued making their heavenly and iconic Snack Wraps is a day I’ll never forget.
Remember the famous McDonald’s hot coffee lawsuit?
Read full article: Remember the famous McDonald’s hot coffee lawsuit?Stella Liebeck suffered third-degree burns on her legs, groin, and buttocks on Feb. 27, 1992, when she placed a cup of coffee between her legs to hold it steady while she took the lid off.
McDonald’s found liable for hot Chicken McNugget that burned girl
Read full article: McDonald’s found liable for hot Chicken McNugget that burned girlA jury in Florida says McDonald’s and a franchise holder are fault after a hot Chicken McNugget from a Happy Meal fell on a little girl’s leg and caused second-degree burns.
McDonald’s won’t bring back the chicken snack wrap so Wendy’s is doing it
Read full article: McDonald’s won’t bring back the chicken snack wrap so Wendy’s is doing itWendy’s is adding a new grilled chicken ranch wrap to its menu on Tuesday, March 28, 2023. The wrap is a tortilla filled with diced grilled chicken, shredded cheddar cheese, romaine lettuce and ranch sauce.
Morning 4: Winter storm warning to take effect this afternoon in Metro Detroit: What that means -- and other news
Read full article: Morning 4: Winter storm warning to take effect this afternoon in Metro Detroit: What that means -- and other newsMorning 4 is a quick roundup of stories we think you should know about to start your day.
Man threatens Macomb County McDonald’s after workers wouldn’t say if his ex-girlfriend was there
Read full article: Man threatens Macomb County McDonald’s after workers wouldn’t say if his ex-girlfriend was thereA 21-year-old man threatened to shoot up a McDonald’s in Macomb County after employees refused to tell him if his ex-girlfriend was there, officials said.
An unofficial ranking of ranch dressing from various chain restaurants
Read full article: An unofficial ranking of ranch dressing from various chain restaurantsThey say there is nothing more American than apple pie, but I get to differ. In the year 2023, there is nothing more American than ranch dressing.
Beyond Meat executive charged with biting man in fight
Read full article: Beyond Meat executive charged with biting man in fightA top executive at plant-based food company Beyond Meat has been charged with felony battery after a fight outside a college football game in which he was accused of biting a man’s nose.
Crumbleys say they feel bullied by Oakland County prosecutor, fear tainted jury
Read full article: Crumbleys say they feel bullied by Oakland County prosecutor, fear tainted juryThe Crumbley parents have requested a new court filing as their lawyers say Oakland County Prosecutor Karen McDonald has crossed the line.
McDonald's era in Russia coming to a close, restaurants sold
Read full article: McDonald's era in Russia coming to a close, restaurants soldMcDonald’s is selling all of its restaurants in Russia 30 years after the burger chain became a powerful symbol of easing Cold War tensions between the United States and Soviet Union.
Nightside Report Jan. 3, 2022: Has the omicron variant changed the COVID pandemic?; Car crashes into coney island with customers inside
Read full article: Nightside Report Jan. 3, 2022: Has the omicron variant changed the COVID pandemic?; Car crashes into coney island with customers insideHere are tonight's top stories.
Surge in COVID cases leaves businesses with major staffing issues throughout Michigan
Read full article: Surge in COVID cases leaves businesses with major staffing issues throughout MichiganSome businesses around Metro Detroit could not open their doors to consumers on New Year’s Eve due to a staff shortage. Today, Jan. 3, some McDonald’s locations have added a help wanted note alongside serving their food to entice the frequent customers to join the understaffed franchise.
How one mainstream restaurant is helping women become the boss
Read full article: How one mainstream restaurant is helping women become the bossIn fact, about 22% of McDonald’s owner-operators in Michigan are women. Those women own a combined 133 restaurants, which accounts for 29% of the locally-owned McDonald’s restaurants in Michigan. According to Schulz-Rogers, McDonald’s is very flexible and has been a good career for her to have while also being a mother. Schulz-Rogers’ family has owned and operated McDonald’s for four generations, and owning her own restaurant was always a career goal for Schulz-Rogers. If you are interested in the job opportunities at McDonald’s click or tap here, or text “APPLY” to 36453.
The Latest: Keselowski has no regrets about Daytona 500 end
Read full article: The Latest: Keselowski has no regrets about Daytona 500 endRacers crash during the last lap in the NASCAR Daytona 500 auto race at Daytona International Speedway, Monday, Feb. 15, 2021, in Daytona Beach, Fla. (AP Photo/Chris O'Meara)DAYTONA BEACH, Fla. – The Latest on the Daytona 500 (all times local):12:35 a.m.Brad Keselowski has no regrets about the way he handled the final lap of the Daytona 500. ___12:15 a.m.Michael McDowell won the Daytona 500 after Penske Racing teammates Joey Logano and Brad Keselowski wrecked on the final lap. ___3:25 p.m.Derrike Cope was knocked out after only three laps, an ignominious end for the 62-year-old driver who won the 1990 Daytona 500. ___2 p.m.Bubba Wallace’s car failed inspection twice for the Daytona 500 and will have to start at the back of the field. AdWallace drives a new entry owned by NBA great Michael Jordan and three-time Daytona 500 winner Denny Hamlin.
Detroit fast-food workers join protests across US aimed at raising federal minimum wage
Read full article: Detroit fast-food workers join protests across US aimed at raising federal minimum wageDETROIT – The battle over the minimum wage heated up Friday. A Fight for $15 rally took place at a McDonald’s near the intersection of Livernois Avenue and West McNichols Road on Detroit’s west side. They want the minimum wage to increase to $15 an hour. Demonstrators want the incoming Joe Biden administration to raise the federal minimum wage within Biden’s first 100 days of taking office. The federal minimum wage hasn’t been raised since July 2009.
Updated menu, celeb collaborations, pump McDonald's sales
Read full article: Updated menu, celeb collaborations, pump McDonald's salesMcDonald’s U.S. sales roared back in the third quarter with new menu items and attention-grabbing celebrity collaborations. With new choices like spicy chicken nuggets and a meal deal promotion with rapper Travis Scott, McDonald's exceeded most projections for the third quarter. McDonald’s same-store sales — or sales at locations open at least a year — jumped 4.6% in the U.S. Mason Smoot, McDonald's chief U.S. restaurant officer, said drive-thru represents around 70% of McDonald's sales in its top markets, and the vast majority of new restaurants McDonald's is building will have drive-thru windows. McDonald's cut menu items, including all-day breakfast, to make it easier and faster to fill orders during the pandemic.
Someone created a website that tracks broken ice cream machines at McDonald’s, and it’s genius
Read full article: Someone created a website that tracks broken ice cream machines at McDonald’s, and it’s geniusBut alas, while you may have gotten your Big Mac or McChicken, the ice cream machine is yet again broken, and your McFlurry dreams have been crushed. Not only are you upset, but so are the kids in the back seat who just wanted an ice cream cone. If only there was some way you could have known the ice cream machine was down, so you could have gone to a different McDonald’s with a working machine. A version of this scenario inspired 24-year-old software engineer Rashiq Zahid to created McBroken, a new website that tracks whether the ice cream machine at every McDonald’s is working or not. Only a true @McDonalds fan would go to these lengths to help customers get our delicious ice cream!
McDonalds, Detroit Praise Network seek city’s next Gospel singing star
Read full article: McDonalds, Detroit Praise Network seek city’s next Gospel singing starDETROIT – McDonald’s and The Detroit Praise Network are looking for the Motor City’s next young Gospel star! Young gospel singers between the ages of 10-17 are invited to submit a YouTube video link featuring them singing their favorite gospel song acapella or with music. Submissions are being accepted now thru September 25, 2020 at 12 p.m.Beginning on Monday, Sept. 28, listeners will be invited to visit Detroitpraisenetwork.com and vote for their favorite Gospel singer. “I feel like we have so much incredible talent in Detroit,” said Myles. “We want to spotlight talented young gospel singers with this once in a lifetime singing contest.”The promotion is sponsored by McDonald’s Inspiration Celebration Gospel Virtual Tour Broadcast.
Angry McDonald’s customers in Troy yell slurs, throw salad, punch employee
Read full article: Angry McDonald’s customers in Troy yell slurs, throw salad, punch employeeThe incident happened at 1:53 p.m. March 9 at the McDonald’s restaurant at 36895 Dequindre Road in Troy, according to authorities. A group of four customers got angry when their order wasn’t delivered to their table, police said. One of the customers began to yell racism slurs toward the employees, and another threw a salad, striking one of the employees, according to officials. When they left the restaurant, an employee tried to look at their license plate, officials said. The group continue to yell racial slurs at the employees as they drove off in the Dodge Caravan, police said.