McDonald's
Fast food restaurant · Auburn Gresham
8321 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60620
Highlights
Classic burgers & fries, with some staff providing excellent service.
Classic burgers & fries, with some staff providing excellent service.
"Multiple current and former employees told CBS Sunday Morning that sexual harassment was pervasive at the chain’s restaurants, recounting explicit incidents and a pattern of retaliation when reports were made. One employee, who started at 17 in 2016, said a male shift manager would routinely comment on workers’ bodies—saying things like “I would have sex with you, I wouldn’t have sex with her”—and would touch employees “pretty much every shift.” Another worker described harassment by a coworker in 2018 that continued and escalated after she reported it to supervisors, including being grabbed in the groin; a separate coworker allegedly asked how much it would cost to have sex with her one-year-old daughter, a comment that led to that employee’s firing while she remained on the job to support her child. These accounts are part of a larger set of discrimination charges and lawsuits (filed over several years) and, according to a 2020 union-commissioned poll, widespread reports of harassment and punishment for reporting it; news outlets say at least 50 workers filed complaints with the EEOC or in state courts in the past four years. The company has pledged to fully investigate allegations, announced a goal of gender parity in leadership by 2030, and the CEO issued a statement calling for a safe, respectful work environment; advocates note that high rates of harassment are common throughout the food-service industry, where many workers are young, low-income, and have limited recourse." - Jenny G. Zhang
"This global quick-service chain announced a slate of three new chicken sandwiches that were scheduled to become available starting February 24, signaling a significant product push into the chicken-sandwich category." - Jenny G. Zhang
"The Filet-O-Fish inspires a small but loyal following — including public figures and devout Catholics — illustrating that while fast-food fish rarely reaches the cultural fervor of burgers or chicken, certain menu items still maintain dedicated devotees." - Jaya Saxena
"Fans who pre-ordered merch from the J Balvin collaboration were notified that their orders were canceled because a supply issue “did not meet our expectations” with the products; customers will receive refunds plus a bonus beanie and a note from the artist. The planned collection — hoodies, bucket hats, folding chairs, burger slippers, two-finger brass knuckle rings, receipt tattoo stickers, watches and other items — showcased ’80s‑inspired electric colors tied to the Colores album and would have served as more permanent memorabilia alongside the promotional meal (a Big Mac without pickles, fries with ketchup, and an Oreo McFlurry). An earlier celebrity tie‑in, the Travis Scott meal (a quarter‑pounder with cheese, bacon and lettuce; fries with barbecue sauce; and a Sprite), went viral on TikTok, drove such heavy demand that ingredients ran out in some locations and staff had to learn the artist's catchphrases, and reportedly earned the artist about $20 million — a commercially successful campaign that helped boost sales and youth relevance and likely encouraged further collaborations." - Jenny G. Zhang
"Classic nugget orders are presented as an easily accessible, inexpensive fast-food option that pairs surprisingly well with Champagne, fitting the author’s preference for a casual, high-low New Year’s Eve meal without fuss or planning." - Hillary Dixler Canavan
