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Daily Mail
2 hours ago
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- Daily Mail
Melbourne man unleashes over comment from McDonald's worker: 'Australians - do better'
A Melbourne man has highlighted the 'reality of casual everyday racism' after he was stereotyped while trying to order food at a McDonald's. Praveen Param said a staff member at the restaurant assumed he was an Uber Eats driver when he approached the counter to order. 'The gentleman behind the counter looks at me, looks at the screen, looks back at me and I already knew what was going to come out of his mouth,' he said. 'He says: "Uber?" I said, "No, I would like to order please".' After receiving his meal, Mr Param questioned the employee's assumption. 'I said to him, "just because a lot of people from my ethnic background may do Uber, it doesn't mean everyone does Uber - assuming that only makes you look like an a**hole",' Mr Param said. The McDonald's worker then decided to push back. 'This white man then obviously decides to double down on his racism and says, "oh nah I didn't mean it like that, it's just that the people who come into this Maccas who are Indian oftentimes end up being uber drivers".' @ casual everyday racism in Australia ♬ original sound - Praveen Param Mr Param said this response perfectly illustrated his point about casual racism in Australia. 'This is the reality of being a South East Asian person living in Australia. 'No matter what your achievements are, how you treat people, how you dress, [or] how you conduct yourself you will always be reduced to some stereotype by some white person out there,' he said. 'Australians - do better.' 'People here think that they're open minded, when the reality is they are not.' He said that this wasn't an isolated incident, but part of the everyday experience for many non-white Australians simply trying to live their lives. Mr Param urged Australians to reflect on their own casual racism - but many dismissed his concerns, accusing him of overreacting. One said: 'I'm half Sri Lankan. I've been stereotyped like that before. Instead of playing the victim I had a laugh with the worker and told them not to worry about it. It's not that deep. They're not doing it out of malice.' A second said: 'Nothing wrong with the assumption. The UBER guy is just doing a job just like you have a job. Nothing bad at all to be assumed you do UBER. Sorry mate. It should not bother you if you respected others doing UBER.' A third said: 'I'm a South Asian and I don't find that assumption offensive if it was made in good faith. Not everyone is racist.' But others were disappointed by the backlash and defended Mr Param's message. 'What is wrong with these comments? His point is that an assumption was made about him based on his race and that is inherently RACIST,' one said. 'I am a white woman and no one would ever assume I was doing Uber. These comments telling him to leave Australia are disgusting. Shame on all of you.' A second said: 'The comment section just proved his point. You all need to change your mindset.'
Yahoo
4 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
How Inflation Has Impacted Your McDonald's Order Over the Last 10 Years
It's no secret that dining out, ordering takeout or having food delivered costs more than preparing food at home. But how much has the price of fast food risen in the past decade? Learn More: For You: According to data from Top Nutrition Coaching, the average restaurant meal costs $16.28 vs. the same food prepared at home, which costs $4.23. Since 2015, menu prices at popular fast-food chains have risen anywhere between approximately 39% and 100%. To put this into perspective, general inflation has only increased by an average of 2.9% per year, resulting in a cumulative price increase of 33.16%. In other words, today's prices are 1.33 times higher than average prices in 2015, which might make you wonder what is going on with food costs. In order to answer that question, GOBankingRates used fast food giant McDonald's to show you just how much inflation has affected your food order at the Golden Arches. Take a look at how much your McDonald's order has increased over the last 10 years. As one of (if not the) most popular fast food chains in the world, McDonald's is the biggest culprit of raising prices in the past decade. Keep in mind that prices can vary by location, but here are some examples of key takeaways to consider: Some McDonald's prices have risen faster than others. A medium drink still provides value, only rising 25% in the past 10 years, from $1.29 to $1.61. A medium-sized order of fries now costs $3.79, compared to the $1.79 price in 2015 — a $2 increase. If you want to save money by ordering a meal, get ready to shell out $11.99 for a Quarter Pounder with Cheese Meal, or $10.99 for a 10-piece Chicken McNuggets meal. These items increased by 122% and 83%, respectively. The beloved Big Mac hasn't experienced quite such a high price jump. The sandwich cost $4.29 in 2015, and now costs $5.99. Read Next: Unfortunately, you can't even snag a Happy Meal for under $5 anymore. The children's favorite, which includes a choice of hamburger or 4-piece Chicken McNuggets, child-size fries, apple slices, a drink and a toy, costs anywhere from $5.09 to $6.93. Back in 2015, it would only set you back $2.99 to $3.59 to put a smile on your child's face, food in their belly and a plastic toy in their hands. The bottom line is that, overall, the prices at McDonald's have risen an average of 100% in the past 10 years, which is much more than the rate of inflation in general. That makes eating at home an even wiser financial choice today than it was 10 years ago. Dawn Allcot contributed to the reporting for this article. More From GOBankingRates Surprising Items People Are Stocking Up On Before Tariff Pains Hit: Is It Smart? 4 Affordable Car Brands You Won't Regret Buying in 2025 This article originally appeared on How Inflation Has Impacted Your McDonald's Order Over the Last 10 Years
Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Business
- Yahoo
McDonald's to celebrate Customer Appreciation Day
FARMINGTON, N.Y. (WROC) – McDonald's in Farmington will celebrate Customer Appreciation Day on Tuesday to recognize the community's support. McDonald's raises close to $4,000 in Round Up for the Ronald McDonald House Charities of Rochester every month, and won the Round Up Challenge in March. Those who attend the celebration will get a chance to spin a wheel to win prizes, take part in giveaways and raffles, and more. The event will be held at the McDonald's location on Route 96 from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
How McDonald's Is Stepping Up Its Burger Game In 2025
McDonald's burgers have had mixed reviews over the years to say the least. In fact, Reddit users ranked it as the worst burgers of any fast food chain out of 14 businesses. In 2025, however, the company plans to change that with its "Best Burger Initiative," which includes 50 small changes. A few tweaks of note are improving the toasting of its buns, adding white onions to patties on the grill, and dousing more of its signature sauce on Big Macs. These small changes are a sign that McDonald's isn't trying to reinvent its products entirely so much as look for new, minor opportunities to improve them. Considering that McDonald's sells 6.5 million burgers every day, such changes are more feasible for every location to follow rather than something as drastic as changing up beef suppliers or installing new cooking equipment. CEO Chris Kempczinski also told The Wall Street Journal that he wants to accelerate the rate at which the company rolls out new signature burgers, further diversifying its menu while maintaining the modifications that may improve customer satisfaction. But, McDonald's new 2025 improvements aren't just limited to its burgers. Read more: Which US Steakhouse Chains Use The Best Quality Beef? While the Best Burger Initiative is by far its biggest change, McDonald's plans to roll out plenty of other improvements to win back customers. Most notably, the company's international division leader, Jill McDonald, is now the chain's first restaurant experience officer, taking a look at operations from the perspective of a boots-on-the-ground manager. Plenty of folks swear that McDonald's fountain drinks taste better than any other chain, thanks to it chilling both the syrup and water before it even touches a cup, but its lemonade has always lacked demand. The chain decided to make a big upgrade and now makes it with only lemon juice, pulp, and cane sugar, simplifying the recipe to improve its taste. Much like its Best Burger Initiative, this small change shows the company is looking to improve its existing menu in little ways, possibly in an attempt to avoid the menu items that failed so spectacularly in the past. Another aspect of McDonald's glow up is customers getting more bang for their buck. In November 2024, McDonald's announced it was bringing a new type of value to its restaurants, the McValue menu. Starting in January 2025, customers at any McDonald's location can pay an extra dollar to add another menu item of equal or lesser value to the one they purchase at full price. Between this and local and in-app exclusive deals, customer value is a key element of McDonald's 2025 glow-up. Want more food knowledge? Sign up to our free newsletter where we're helping thousands of foodies, like you, become culinary masters, one email at a time. Read the original article on Food Republic.
Yahoo
a day ago
- Business
- Yahoo
Cornwall McDonald's secures top position for five-star ratings nationwide
A McDonald's in Cornwall boasts the highest percentage of five-star ratings nationwide, beating out locations in major cities like London and Norwich. A new study conducted by QR Code Generator, which analysed Google ratings, has crowned the McDonald's at Cornwall Services in St Austell as the best-rated in the entire United Kingdom. The research analysed the percentage of five-star and one-star Google reviews for all McDonald's outlets across the UK to determine which locations consistently delighted customers and which fell short. Cornwall Services emerged as the clear leader, with an impressive 52.42 per cent of its Google reviewers awarding it a five-star rating." Read Next: 'Accident waiting to happen': Council responds after drivers' concerns about signs In addition, this busy outlet used by thousands weekly also managed to keep negative feedback to a minimum, with only 6.18 per cent of users leaving one-star reviews, contributing to an overall Google review rating of 4.1. Cornwall also appears to be a hotspot for happy McDonald's customers. McDonald's at Fraddon Services (Image: Google Maps) Fraddon Services McDonald's secured the second highest rating within Cornwall (and 27th nationally) with a 46.24 per cent five-star rating. Not far behind, the Newquay McDonald's on Treloggan Road ranked third in Cornwall (56th) in the UK with 44.49 per cent of reviews awarding top marks. Newquay McDonald's on Treloggan Road (Image: Google Maps) Following Cornwall Services in the national rankings, Omagh in Northern Ireland takes the silver medal. This branch saw 52.26 per cent of its reviews hit the five-star mark, with a low 8.70 per cent one-star reviews, and a Google rating of 4.1. Here are the top 20 highest-rated McDonald's in the UK based on the percentage of five-star reviews: Cornwall Services, St Austell 52.42 per cent Omagh, Northern Ireland 52.26 per cent Coleraine, Colerain 51.32 per cent Sprucefield, Lisburn 51.11 per cent Wincanton, Wincanton 50.55 per cent Portadown, Portadown 50.13 per cent Dundonald, Dundonald 49.95 per cent Sutterton, Boston 49.60 per cent Bourne, Bourne 49.26 per cent Shiptonthorpe, Shiptonthorpe 49.08 per cent Westwood Shopping Centre, Belfast 48.32 per cent Norwich, Thickthorn 48.04 per cent Antrim, The Junction Retail Park 48.03 per cent Broadlands, Norwich 47.96 per cent Warwick, M40J15 47.72 per cent Leeds Morley, Leeds 47.48 per cent Londonderry, Strand Road 47.37 per cent Tiverton, Tiverton 47.22 per cent Stanmore Cornerhouse, Edgware 47.18 per cent Banbridge, Banbridge 46.90 per cent Sydenham, also in London, ranked as the second lowest-rated, with one-star reviews accounting for 34.05% of its total. Bristol Fishponds placed third from the bottom, with 33.46% of its reviews being one-star. Read Next: 'Stuck camper van' has everyone laughing but it's not what it seems Commenting on the findings, Marc Porcar, CEO of QR Code Generator, said: 'According to a YouGov survey, McDonald's is in the top three most popular dining brands in the UK for 2025, beating out its competitors such as Burger King and KFC. "Only Greggs is favoured more than the double arches among millennials, highlighting many young Brits' favour for affordable, on-the-go bites." He added: 'However, just because each McDonald's restaurant bears the famous name, it may not mean all are equal in the eyes of customers, as our results suggest. "Customer satisfaction appears to vary widely across the nation, with Cornwall Services taking top spot. For holidaymakers on their way to or from the south-west coast, it may be one to keep in mind for a pitstop, and an enjoyable meal for their travels.'
