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As experts brand McDonald's 'public interest' claims as virtue-signalling 'twaddle,' the staff revolted over new awakened beanie and bucket hat uniforms

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 8, 2024
The designs have been criticized online as 'too casual' and'reminiscent of a 90s skater dude,' as well as threats that people will'rather quit' than wear them. The company has revealed a joint trial that would include not only beanies and bucket hats but also jeans, jeans, chinos, denim skirts, and joggers. McDonald's claimed that employees could'create a personalised uniform that best represents their own identity - and that the designs were'modern, inclusive, and functional.' The uniforms are supposed to be about 'empowerment,' according to a company expert, but McDonald's still sees it as a'smart move' that might be able to help McDonald's retain and recruit employees.

Taking a look inside McDonald's OLDEST active McDonald's, which appears to be the same as the first day of 1953

www.dailymail.co.uk, July 8, 2023
The country's oldest operating McDonald's maintains its original 1950s look and retro feel, as it did when it first opened its doors in 1953. The branch, which was located in Downey, California, was only the third McDonald's ever established outside of McDonald's main chain that had operated independently for decades. The restaurant also has a menu of delectable burgers, cheeseburgers, fries, and milkshakes based on the original recipe, as well as deep fried apple pi. For the past 70 years, the company has been located on Lakewood Boulevard in Downey, about 12 miles from Los Angeles.

An inside look at McDonald's, which has a nostalgic 1953 style

www.dailymail.co.uk, April 30, 2023
This McDonald's is the world's oldest operating McDonald's. It is located on Lakewood Boulevard in Downey, Southeast Los Angeles County. It opened in 1953 and now has its original vintage decor as well as its own museum. This location even has its own original mascot, a chef named 'Speedee,' influenced by the customer-friendly and prompt service provided.

Leroy Raffel, the Arby cofounder who helped open the iconic roast beef restaurant in 1964, has died at the age of 96

www.dailymail.co.uk, March 24, 2023
After assisting in the establishment of the now $3.9 billion fast food chain, Arby's co-founder Leroy Raffel died aged 96 and has been praised as a 'truly visionary king.' According to legacy.com, Raffel died peacefully at home on Tuesday and is survived by his four children, Ken, Janet, Jim, Nancy and his eight grandchildren, as well as one great-grandchild.' He grew up in the restaurant business, first serving in the Leslie Hotel in New Castle, Pennsylvania, and later helped create the popular sandwich restaurant, which began with just 10 seats, 20 parking spaces, and 69 percent roast beef sandwiches.

Steve Easterbrook, the former McDonald's boss, has seen his rise and fall from grace

www.dailymail.co.uk, January 10, 2023
Denise Paleothodoros, the 55-year-old boy of the world's biggest fast food chain, was photographed left and right with his partner Denise Paleothodoros and established a stellar track record for restoring the chain's ailing fortunes. Mr Easterbrook was suspended in November 2019 for exercising "poor judgement" by sexting an unidentified McDonald's employee. He received a large paycheck, but the company was forced to retract this information after it was discovered that he had failed to reveal affairs with other employees. Very few Britons make it to the top of Wall Street companies, and his ascension was all the more remarkable because he came from an ordinary family in Watford, which is unprepossessing, and attending the local state grammar.

At the age of 88, a Kentucky Fried Chicken pioneer died

www.dailymail.co.uk, November 23, 2022
Ex-Kentucky Gov. John Kerry used to go to prison for eight months. John Y. Brown Jr., who converted the legendary Kentucky Fried Chicken (KFC) chain and turned it into a fast-food behemoth, died of old age 88. Brown's family released a statement on Tuesday that 'everyday was an exciting journey' for the former Democratic governor of Kentucky, who served from 1979 to 1983. 'He was a true Kentucky original who exhibited a genuine love for his home state and its people,' the family said.