McDonald’s Faces Boycott Amidst Scandals and policy Shifts
June 29, 2025 – McDonald’s is currently navigating a challenging period marked by public health concerns, strategic reversals, and now, a widespread boycott. The fast-food giant recently faced a significant setback following a deadly E. coli outbreak linked to onions used in its Quarter Pounder burgers last fall, leading to sales declines and extensive damage control efforts [[1]]. The company responded by launching the Chicken Big Mac,investing $60 million in affected franchises,and allocating an additional $35 million to marketing initiatives,including a $5 value meal [[1]],[[1]],