• solsangraal@lemmy.zip
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    4 months ago

    nobody ever went to mcdonald’s because it’s “good” but because it was cheap and fast

    now it’s none of those 3 things. no reason to go there at all. that applies to most other fast food shit too.

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        4 months ago

        it was a franchise choice for that community. not to defend mcdonalds, but this happens, just not usually by genocidal groups.

        “In regard to the news that McDonald’s in Israel was donating meals. We affirm that it was an individual decision on their part,” McDonald’s franchise in Saudi Arabia said in a statement. “Neither global McDonald’s nor us nor any other country had a role or relationship with that decision, neither directly nor indirectly.”

        McDonald’s is a global chain but its franchises are often owned locally and operate autonomously.

        McDonald’s Corp declined to comment but a source close to the company in the U.S. said the Israel franchise was an independent business that licensed McDonald’s brand. The source said it’s not unusual for franchisees to engage with their local communities when they are in need.

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          4 months ago

          Honestly? I don’t care if it was just a local franchise. Corporate HQ can force local franchises to stop this if they want to stay open.

          Plus, the food is shit. There are better places to eat.

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          4 months ago

          I recommend eating McDonald’s every day to support your beloved genocidal friends. The more you eat McDonald’s, the better for the IOF. They really need your support in eating as much McDonald’s as you can!

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      Only reason to go there now is because they’ve tricked my kids into being addicted to it.

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      4 months ago

      When big mac is made right, and the ingredients haven’t been sitting around all day, it’s pretty dang good. Even their basic hamburgers.

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        Trusting that the underpaid and overworked employee is going to deliver a “pretty good” burger from a fast food joint isn’t a gamble many people are willing to make anymore. And I don’t blame those employees at all.

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        4 months ago

        Have you ever had a cheeseburger at a real restaurant in your life? This is a serious question.

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          Depends where you are from. Food standards are higher in Europe, McDonalds can’t use cardboard for their burgers. Has to be actual beef.

          McDonalds isn’t as hated in the UK or Europe as it is in America.

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            Where I’m from in NorthEast US

            • Taco Bell is absolute bottom, is not food
            • KFC is mostly chicken skin and fat
            • McDonalds is bottom tier that’s actual food

            I don’t go to any of them willingly.

            Minimum acceptable fast food

            • Chipotle
            • Five Guys
            • Panera

            Then again, on road trips, I generally stick with whatever swill paid to be in rest areas, so I don’t have to get off the highway