May 30, 2024 • 6 mins
- McDonald's Franchisees Revolt: $5 Deal Sparks Civil War!
- Shocking Reveal: McDonald's McCafe Machines Hiding Filthy Secret!
- Inside Out 2 Invades McDonald's: Happy Meals Get Emotional Makeover!
- McDonald's Canada's Saucy New Quarter Pounder: Creamy Parmesan & Bacon Explosion!
- Mashed Potato Mayhem: Popeyes Crushes KFC in Gravy-Soaked Showdown!
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(00:00):
You can hear this episode commercial free, along with hundreds of others from Calaroga
Shark Media, on Apples, Spotify, or many other players. Just click
the link in the show notes formore info. Caalaroga Shark Media. Welcome
(00:21):
back to the Weekly Mac, yourultimate source for the juiciest fast food news.
I'm your host, Mac Davies,and We've got a jam packed show
for you today, filled with excitingupdates from your favorite fast food chains.
Our top story revolves around the ongoingtension between McDonald's and its franchisees regarding the
upcoming five dollars value meal promotion,set to launch on June twenty fifth.
(00:44):
This limited time offer includes a mcdoubleor McChicken sandwich, small fries, a
small soft drink, and a fourpiece chicken McNuggets, all for the unbeatable
price of just five dollars. Whilethe deal may seem enticing to customers,
local operators, who have the authorityto set their own menu prices and already
offer a variety of their own specials, are concerned that the promotion will significantly
(01:06):
impact their already slim profit margins,which typically range from ten percent to fifteen
percent McDonald's CEO Chris Kempshinsky views thefive dollars value meal as a strategic move
to encourage Americans to dine out morefrequently, especially in light of the inflation
that has taken a substantial toll onthe restaurant industry over the past few years.
(01:30):
It's worth noting that McDonald's isn't theonly fast food chain focusing on discounts
to attract customers. Burger King,for example, is reintroducing its popular five
dollars Your Way meal, while Wendy'shas been offering its five dollars Bigie Bag
meal since twenty nineteen. During thecompany's earnings call in May, Kemchinsky emphasized
the importance of a unified approach,stating the opportunity for us in the US
(01:53):
is to get more aligned around astrong national value proposition that we can then
use our media scale to drive highconsumer awareness on it. However, while
McDonald's can recommend pricing strategies, itgenerally cannot compel its franchisees, who operate
ninety five percent of its approximately thirteenthousand, five hundred US restaurants, to
(02:14):
reduce prices without corporate support. TheNational Owners Association, an advocacy group representing
over one thousand local McDonald's operators,expressed their concerns in a letter to its
members, stating there simply is notenough profit to discount thirty percent. For
this model to be sustainable, itnecessitates a financial contribution by McDonald's. The
(02:37):
company declined to comment on the resultsof a recent franchise e vote regarding the
deal proposal. In other McDonald's relatednews, a recent unearthed Reddit comment from
a McDonald's worker has sparked controversy asthe employee revealed why customers should avoid ordering
from the chain's mcafe machines. Theworker claimed that these machines are routinely neglected
(03:00):
due to a lack of proper trainingfor employees on cleaning procedures, resulting in
the build up of black soot andfive plus inches of uncleaned liquid crap inside
the machines. The comment gained significantattention after being featured in a viral TikTok
video which has garnered over two millionviews. The video also included responses from
(03:22):
two other McDonald's employees, with onefrom Canada claiming that the milkshake machine and
fountain drink dispenser are also rarely cleanedaccording to proper standards. In response to
these allegations, McDonald's has stated onits website that it has implemented strict food
safety standards and protocols across its restaurantsand is actively embracing technology to enhance efficiency
(03:46):
and minimize risks. On a morepositive note, Pixar fans have a reason
to celebrate as the highly anticipated sequelto Inside Out is set to hit theatres
on June fourteenth, twenty twenty four. To commencemorate the occasion, McDonald's is
already offering new Inside Out Happy Mealtoys featuring ten disc launchers with beloved characters
(04:06):
like Joy and Sadness, as wellas new editions voiced by an all star
cast including Adelic Zarcopolis, Io Edbury, Maya Hawk, and Paul Walter Hauser.
As an added bonus with every HappyMeal purchase, McDonald's makes a donation
to the Ronald McDonald hou'se charities,further supporting their commitment to giving back to
(04:27):
the community. More In a momentfor our listeners in Canada, McDonald's is
taking its signature quarter pounder to newheights with the introduction of the limited time
Creamy Parmesan and Bacon quarter pounder.This indulgent creation features a quarter pound of
(04:53):
juicy beef topped with a decadent creamyparmesan and black pepper sauce, crispy hickory
smoked baked crunchy onions, tangy pickles, ketchup mustard, and two slices of
melted processed cheddar cheese, all nestledwithin a toasted sesame seed bun. For
those with an even heartier appetite,a double version of this burger, boasting
(05:15):
two quarter pound patties, is alsoavailable. Lastly, we have the results
of an epic taste test that pittedfast food mashed potatoes from four popular chicken
chains against each other. In asurprising twist, Popeyes emerged victorious thanks to
their Cajun gravy topped spuds. Thegravy's unique blend of cayenne, garlic and
(05:35):
savory bits of pork and chicken gizzardsperfectly complimented the creamy, smooth mashed potatoes,
creating an irresistible combination of flavors andtextures. Coming in a close second
was Church's Texas Chicken whose peppery,comforting gravy elevated their mashed potatoes to new
heights. Unfortunately, both KFC andCulvers fell short in this competition, with
(05:59):
their bland, underseasoned recipes failing toimpress our discerning taste testers. As we
wrap up this edition of The WeeklyMac, we want to remind our listeners
that this podcast is a Calarogus SharkMedia production, with Mark Francis and John
McDermott serving as our executive producers.In the spirit of transparency, we also
want to acknowledge that portions of thispodcast may have been created with the assistance
(06:23):
of AI technology as we strive tobring you the most comprehensive and engaging fast
food news coverage possible. Thank youfor tuning into The Weekly Mac, your
go to source for all the latestand greatest in the world of fast food.
Be sure to join us next timefor more exciting updates, mouthwatering new
menu items, and in depth analyzesof the ever evolving fast food landscape.
(06:45):
Until then, stay hungry and keepcraving those delicious fast food favorites.
You can hear this episode commercial free, along with hundreds of others from Calaroga
Shark Media, on Apples, Spotify, or many other players. Just click
the link in the show notes formore info. Caalaroga Shark Media. Welcome
(00:21):
back to the Weekly Mac, yourultimate source for the juiciest fast food news.
I'm your host, Mac Davies,and We've got a jam packed show
for you today, filled with excitingupdates from your favorite fast food chains.
Our top story revolves around the ongoingtension between McDonald's and its franchisees regarding the
upcoming five dollars value meal promotion,set to launch on June twenty fifth.
(00:44):
This limited time offer includes a mcdoubleor McChicken sandwich, small fries, a
small soft drink, and a fourpiece chicken McNuggets, all for the unbeatable
price of just five dollars. Whilethe deal may seem enticing to customers,
local operators, who have the authorityto set their own menu prices and already
offer a variety of their own specials, are concerned that the promotion will significantly
(01:06):
impact their already slim profit margins,which typically range from ten percent to fifteen
percent McDonald's CEO Chris Kempshinsky views thefive dollars value meal as a strategic move
to encourage Americans to dine out morefrequently, especially in light of the inflation
that has taken a substantial toll onthe restaurant industry over the past few years.
(01:30):
It's worth noting that McDonald's isn't theonly fast food chain focusing on discounts
to attract customers. Burger King,for example, is reintroducing its popular five
dollars Your Way meal, while Wendy'shas been offering its five dollars Bigie Bag
meal since twenty nineteen. During thecompany's earnings call in May, Kemchinsky emphasized
the importance of a unified approach,stating the opportunity for us in the US
(01:53):
is to get more aligned around astrong national value proposition that we can then
use our media scale to drive highconsumer awareness on it. However, while
McDonald's can recommend pricing strategies, itgenerally cannot compel its franchisees, who operate
ninety five percent of its approximately thirteenthousand, five hundred US restaurants, to
(02:14):
reduce prices without corporate support. TheNational Owners Association, an advocacy group representing
over one thousand local McDonald's operators,expressed their concerns in a letter to its
members, stating there simply is notenough profit to discount thirty percent. For
this model to be sustainable, itnecessitates a financial contribution by McDonald's. The
(02:37):
company declined to comment on the resultsof a recent franchise e vote regarding the
deal proposal. In other McDonald's relatednews, a recent unearthed Reddit comment from
a McDonald's worker has sparked controversy asthe employee revealed why customers should avoid ordering
from the chain's mcafe machines. Theworker claimed that these machines are routinely neglected
(03:00):
due to a lack of proper trainingfor employees on cleaning procedures, resulting in
the build up of black soot andfive plus inches of uncleaned liquid crap inside
the machines. The comment gained significantattention after being featured in a viral TikTok
video which has garnered over two millionviews. The video also included responses from
(03:22):
two other McDonald's employees, with onefrom Canada claiming that the milkshake machine and
fountain drink dispenser are also rarely cleanedaccording to proper standards. In response to
these allegations, McDonald's has stated onits website that it has implemented strict food
safety standards and protocols across its restaurantsand is actively embracing technology to enhance efficiency
(03:46):
and minimize risks. On a morepositive note, Pixar fans have a reason
to celebrate as the highly anticipated sequelto Inside Out is set to hit theatres
on June fourteenth, twenty twenty four. To commencemorate the occasion, McDonald's is
already offering new Inside Out Happy Mealtoys featuring ten disc launchers with beloved characters
(04:06):
like Joy and Sadness, as wellas new editions voiced by an all star
cast including Adelic Zarcopolis, Io Edbury, Maya Hawk, and Paul Walter Hauser.
As an added bonus with every HappyMeal purchase, McDonald's makes a donation
to the Ronald McDonald hou'se charities,further supporting their commitment to giving back to
(04:27):
the community. More In a momentfor our listeners in Canada, McDonald's is
taking its signature quarter pounder to newheights with the introduction of the limited time
Creamy Parmesan and Bacon quarter pounder.This indulgent creation features a quarter pound of
(04:53):
juicy beef topped with a decadent creamyparmesan and black pepper sauce, crispy hickory
smoked baked crunchy onions, tangy pickles, ketchup mustard, and two slices of
melted processed cheddar cheese, all nestledwithin a toasted sesame seed bun. For
those with an even heartier appetite,a double version of this burger, boasting
(05:15):
two quarter pound patties, is alsoavailable. Lastly, we have the results
of an epic taste test that pittedfast food mashed potatoes from four popular chicken
chains against each other. In asurprising twist, Popeyes emerged victorious thanks to
their Cajun gravy topped spuds. Thegravy's unique blend of cayenne, garlic and
(05:35):
savory bits of pork and chicken gizzardsperfectly complimented the creamy, smooth mashed potatoes,
creating an irresistible combination of flavors andtextures. Coming in a close second
was Church's Texas Chicken whose peppery,comforting gravy elevated their mashed potatoes to new
heights. Unfortunately, both KFC andCulvers fell short in this competition, with
(05:59):
their bland, underseasoned recipes failing toimpress our discerning taste testers. As we
wrap up this edition of The WeeklyMac, we want to remind our listeners
that this podcast is a Calarogus SharkMedia production, with Mark Francis and John
McDermott serving as our executive producers.In the spirit of transparency, we also
want to acknowledge that portions of thispodcast may have been created with the assistance
(06:23):
of AI technology as we strive tobring you the most comprehensive and engaging fast
food news coverage possible. Thank youfor tuning into The Weekly Mac, your
go to source for all the latestand greatest in the world of fast food.
Be sure to join us next timefor more exciting updates, mouthwatering new
menu items, and in depth analyzesof the ever evolving fast food landscape.
(06:45):
Until then, stay hungry and keepcraving those delicious fast food favorites.
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