McDonald’s Retakes Control of all 225 Israeli Franchise After Boycott Backlash
McDonald’s is facing a course correction after a public relations nightmare. The fast-food giant announced it will buy back all 225 restaurants in Israel following a boycott sparked by a franchisee’s actions during an Israeli-Palestinian conflict. The controversy stemmed from Alonyal, McDonald’s Israeli franchisee led by CEO Omri Padan, offering free meals to Israeli soldiers….