McDonald’s Responds to Nationwide Boycott

McDonald’s has issued a response to the nationwide boycott that has begun targeting its restaurants this week, fueled in part by the company’s decision to rollback diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) initiatives.

“As a brand that serves millions of people every day, McDonald’s opens our doors to everyone, and our commitment to inclusion remains steadfast,” the company told Newsweek.

Since Tuesday, the company has been subject to a boycott of its restaurants led by The People’s Union USA, a grassroots movement which has accused McDonald’s of price gouging, exploiting tax loopholes, “corporate greed,” and of reneging on its commitments to DEI.

“Alongside our 2,000 local franchisees across the U.S., McDonald’s provides meaningful work opportunities for over 800,000 restaurant crew, spends millions with local suppliers, and serves as an engine of economic opportunity for local communities,” the company told Newsweek in response to these grievances. “The McDonald’s System also generates billions in federal, state and local taxes annually, and we’ll continue to pay our fair share.”

It added that it was “disappointed to see these misleading claims that distort our values and misrepresent our actions.”

This is a developing story with updates to follow.