I find it fascinating that McDonald’s has decided to buy back all of its Israeli franchise restaurants, especially considering the current turmoil in the Middle East. With 225 McDonald’s outlets in Israel, it’s intriguing to see how a country not known for American fast food chains has embraced the Golden Arches so wholeheartedly.
It seems that McDonald’s is not just a fast-food chain but also a real estate company, as it owns the land its franchises are built on in the US. This strategic move to buy back the Israeli franchises could be a way for the corporation to capitalize on struggling businesses in the region.… Continue reading
McDonald’s stores around the world closed due to an IT failure – that’s the news that has been circulating recently. It’s a situation that many of us may have dreamed about, especially those of us who have worked in the fast-food industry. Imagine coming into work only to be told that everything is down and you get to go home. It’s the kind of scenario that seems like a silver lining in an otherwise mundane workday.
As someone who works in cybersecurity, I can’t help but draw parallels between this incident and the major systems shutdowns we have been witnessing lately due to cybersecurity issues.… Continue reading
I have always been amazed by unique individuals who set records or achieve incredible feats in their lifetimes. One such individual that has recently caught my attention is a man from the US who has managed to extend his record for the most Big Macs eaten in a lifetime to over 34,000. Yes, you read that right, over 34,000 Big Macs consumed over the course of 50 years, averaging about 2 Big Macs a day. This level of dedication and commitment to a single food item is truly astounding.
While some may question his dietary choices and health implications of consuming so many Big Macs, I can’t help but admire his dedication.… Continue reading
John Q. Hosedrinker