Burger King shutters flagship in Ho Chi Minh City

Burger King shutters flagship in Ho Chi Minh City

Burger King’s Pham Ngu Lao branch in District 1, Ho Chi Minh City announced its closure.
F&B players remain upbeat about market

F&B players remain upbeat about market

Despite unexpected store closures showing no sign of stopping, food and beverage (F&B) businesses remain optimistic about the prospects for growth and the future of the market in Vietnam.
McDonald's stores shut in Sri Lanka over poor hygiene case

McDonald's stores shut in Sri Lanka over poor hygiene case

McDonald's stores across Sri Lanka shut Sunday after the US fast-food giant launched a legal battle with its local franchise holder over allegations of poor hygiene, court officials said.
McDonald's UK boss says fast-food chain faces weekly sex abuse claims

McDonald's UK boss says fast-food chain faces weekly sex abuse claims

McDonald's boss in Britain said Tuesday the US fast-food giant faces "one to two" sexual harassment allegations from workers every week, as he vowed to tackle the issue recently exposed by the BBC.
McDonald's hit with sexual harassment complaint at OECD

McDonald's hit with sexual harassment complaint at OECD

WASHINGTON: An international group of labour unions said on Monday (May 18) it has filed a complaint against McDonald's for "systemic sexual harassment" at the fast food chain's restaurants around the world.
Defective soda machine kills 2 McDonald's workers in Peru

Defective soda machine kills 2 McDonald's workers in Peru

A defective soda vending machine was responsible for the deaths of two McDonald's cleaners in Peru, the general manager for the Lima franchise told a local news station on Saturday (Dec 22) night.
Fast food in fight to win over locals

Fast food in fight to win over locals

Foreign fast food companies are lagging behind their own expansion plans in Vietnam due to the fierce competition with major rivals in the same segment and local competitors. Kim Huong reports.  
Not enough ketchup: US woman attacks McDonald's manager

Not enough ketchup: US woman attacks McDonald's manager

A California woman was arrested on Wednesday (Nov 28) for beating and choking a McDonald's manager after discovering there was not enough ketchup in her order, police said.
Not lovin’ it: the fast food failure

Not lovin’ it: the fast food failure

Fast food giants such as McDonald’s and Burger King have dominated the sector globally for decades, but unique cuisine culture and uncommon spending behaviours means Vietnam is one of the few countries they are struggling to crack. Van Anh reports.
US McDonald's staff walk out over sexual harassment

US McDonald's staff walk out over sexual harassment

McDonald's workers in 10 US cities staged a one-day strike on Tuesday (Sep 18) inspired by the #MeToo movement, accusing the fast food giant of failing to address pervasive sexual harassment at its restaurants.
Foreign fast food giants defy losses in Vietnam

Foreign fast food giants defy losses in Vietnam

Fast food giants are still betting big on the Vietnamese market, despite ongoing losses and sluggish performance.
Last straw for McDonald's, Burger King in Mumbai plastic ban

Last straw for McDonald's, Burger King in Mumbai plastic ban

Burger King, McDonald's and Starbucks are among dozens of companies fined for violating a new ban on single-use plastics in India's commercial capital Mumbai, an official said on Tuesday (Jun 26).
McDonald's plans US layoffs in cost-cutting move

McDonald's plans US layoffs in cost-cutting move

Fast food giant McDonald's said on Thursday (Jun 7) it plans to cut an unspecified number of jobs as part of a restructuring to save US$500 million and boost its US business.
McDonald's slammed for post-Brexit tax moves

McDonald's slammed for post-Brexit tax moves

Top European and US labour unions on Monday slammed McDonald's recent tax moves and pointed the finger at Britain, which critics believe could become a dangerous tax haven after Brexit.
McDonald’s opens first restaurant in Hanoi

McDonald’s opens first restaurant in Hanoi

This morning, the world’s leading food service retailer McDonald’s officially opened its first restaurant at 2 Hang Bai Street, Hanoi, marking its first foray into the northern market three years after opening its first restaurant in Ho Chi Minh City.