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McDonald's Posts Disappointing Q1 Results Amid Ongoing Boycotts

McDonald's Posts , Disappointing Q1 Results , Amid Ongoing Boycotts. 'The Independent' reports that McDonald's posted weaker- than-expected results in the first quarter of 2024, as a result of a boycott over the company's perceived support for Israel. . 'The Independent' reports that McDonald's posted weaker- than-expected results in the first quarter of 2024, as a result of a boycott over the company's perceived support for Israel. . According to McDonald's, higher sales in the United States helped the fast-food giant overcome weakness in markets where the brand is being boycotted. According to McDonald's, higher sales in the United States helped the fast-food giant overcome weakness in markets where the brand is being boycotted. The company saw same-store sales rise by 1.9% worldwide between January and March, below the Wall Street forecast of 2.1%. Increased menu pricing and delivery demand saw same-store sales in the U.S. increase by 2.5%. In international markets, sales fell by 0.2% for the first time since 2020. Despite this, McDonald's said the company's revenue increased 5% to reach $6.17 billion, while net income went up 7% to $1.93 billion, in-line with Wall Street estimates. 'The Independent' reports that Muslim-majority markets like Indonesia, Malaysia and the Middle East have been boycotting McDonald's for months. The boycotts started after a McDonald's franchise in Israel announced in October that it would provide free meals for Israeli troops amid the ongoing war in Gaza. In the months since then, the company has tried to limit the fallout by taking over all 225 McDonald's in the country with the purchase of Alyonal Limited, its Israeli franchise. Our hearts remain with the communities and families impacted by the war in the Middle East. We abhor violence of any kind and firmly stand against hate speech, and we will always proudly open our doors to everyone, McDonald's statement, via 'The Indepndent'. Our hearts remain with the communities and families impacted by the war in the Middle East. We abhor violence of any kind and firmly stand against hate speech, and we will always proudly open our doors to everyone, McDonald's statement, via 'The Indepndent'

Fast Food Chains Warn Consumers That Worker Pay Increases Will Impact Prices

Fast Food Chains Warn Consumers , That Worker Pay Increases Will Impact Prices. 'Newsweek' reports that franchises have warned an increase of the minimum wage for fast food workers in California could also force menu prices to climb. As of April 1, fast food restaurants in California will have to pay employees at least $20 an hour, an increase of four dollars from the current $16 an hour. . Business owners have warned that the new law, signed in by Democratic governor Gavin Newsom, will have an impact on margins and consumer costs. . At the end of October, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said that the impact of the minimum wage rise would be partially "worked through with higher pricing.". At the end of October, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said that the impact of the minimum wage rise would be partially "worked through with higher pricing.". According to McDonald's numbers, the price of the signature Big Mac burger is currently $5.89 in California, the 10th highest in the United States. The latest data compiled by 'The Economist' shows that the average price of a Big Mac nationwide is currently $5.69, which is up from $5.36 at the same time in 2023. . Last year, McDonald's , reported net profits of , almost $8.5 billion. According to the company's latest financial reports, sales increased 8.7% in the U.S. in 2023, which the company attributed to "strategic menu price increases.". According to the company's latest financial reports, sales increased 8.7% in the U.S. in 2023, which the company attributed to "strategic menu price increases.". Meanwhile, Jack Hartnung, the CFO of fast food chain Chipotle, told investors that the wage increase would impact consumer prices with a "mid-to-high single digit" percentage increase. Meanwhile, Jack Hartnung, the CFO of fast food chain Chipotle, told investors that the wage increase would impact consumer prices with a "mid-to-high single digit" percentage increase. In December, Pizza Hut cited the wage increase as the reason behind laying off the company's in-house delivery drivers. . In December, Pizza Hut cited the wage increase as the reason behind laying off the company's in-house delivery drivers.

Justin and Hailey Bieber Make Big Pregnancy Announcement

Justin and Hailey Bieber , Make Big Pregnancy Announcement. 'E Online' reports that Hailey and Justin Bieber are expecting their first baby together. . The happy couple shared the news on Instagram on May 9. The Grammy winner and the Rhode Skin founder revealed the news with a video of their Hawaiian vow renewal. . The news comes almost six years after the couple wed at a New York City courthouse in September of 2018. One year later, the couple celebrated their marriage with a lavish wedding ceremony in South Carolina. One year later, the couple celebrated their marriage with a lavish wedding ceremony in South Carolina. The 'Love Yourself' singer first hinted at the couple's plans to start a family in October of 2019, posting a video of a father with his child, writing "this is something I look forward to" on Instagram. . The 'Love Yourself' singer first hinted at the couple's plans to start a family in October of 2019, posting a video of a father with his child, writing "this is something I look forward to" on Instagram. . In February of 2020, Justin explained in an interview with Zane Lowe that he and Hailey wanted to "enjoy being married for a little bit" before having kids. In February of 2020, Justin explained in an interview with Zane Lowe that he and Hailey wanted to "enjoy being married for a little bit" before having kids. In an appearance on Ellen DeGeneres' talk show, Justin noted that the couple doesn't have a set number of kids in mind, saying , "I'd love to have myself a little tribe, but yeah, it's her body and whatever she wants to do.". In an appearance on Ellen DeGeneres' talk show, Justin noted that the couple doesn't have a set number of kids in mind, saying , "I'd love to have myself a little tribe, but yeah, it's her body and whatever she wants to do.". In the Amazon Prime documentary, 'Justin Bieber: Our World,' the couple gave fans a glimpse of their family planning discussion. . In the Amazon Prime documentary, 'Justin Bieber: Our World,' the couple gave fans a glimpse of their family planning discussion. . My intention for 2021 is to continue to set goals and have fun while doing them. Make sure I put my family first. And, hopefully, we squish out a little nugget, Justin Bieber, 'Justin Bieber: Our World', via Amazon Prime. My intention for 2021 is to continue to set goals and have fun while doing them. Make sure I put my family first. And, hopefully, we squish out a little nugget, Justin Bieber, 'Justin Bieber: Our World', via Amazon Prime

Hailey Bieber is Pregnant, Expecting First Child With Justin Bieber | THR News Video

A Bieber baby is on the way! Justin and Hailey Bieber are expecting their first child together. The pop superstar and model-turned-beauty mogul shared the news on Instagram with a sweet video and a series of photos capturing Hailey's baby bump. It appears the pair celebrated the news by renewing their vows, as the video footage they shared features them standing with a pastor.

'The Bear' Unveils Season 3 Teaser, FX Announces Premiere Date | THR News Video

Yes, chef! We now know when season three of 'The Bear' will premiere. The FX series starring Jeremy Allen White will drop all 10 episodes of its third installment on Hulu on June 27th. Along with the announcement, White shared a teaser for the new season on Instagram. According to FX, season three will follow White's character Carmy, Sydney (played by Ayo Edebiri) and Richie (played Ebon Moss-Bachrach) as they work to elevate their new fine-dining restaurant The Bear to the highest level and fight to stay in business.