Hubli, also known as Hubballi, literally means “a flowering creeper” in Kannada. During ancient times, the historic town of Hubli was known by the names Raya Hubli and Elaya Puravada Halli. In the last decade, Hubli metamorphosed into a commercial centre for trade in cotton and iron. The city with its…More
An interesting anecdote in which the protagonists are McDonald’s USA, Vista and Goli Vada Pao comes to mind. Venkatesh Iyer’s restaurants were called Goli Vada Pao and they numbered 20 in suburban Dombivili area in Mumbai. Iyer believed that he had a chain that could go at least national, provided…More
Of course, you want fries with that. Does the server behind the register even need to ask? Let’s face it; no meal at McDonald’s is complete without an order of its delicious fries. And to think, the world-famous French fries were added to the menu only as an afterthought. They…More
Simply put – technology simplifies – and we have embraced the world of inter-connectivity and smart technology to offer customers faster and easier access to their favourite McDonald’s products. From a user friendly web ordering module that allows you select your burger, meal, dessert and more in a choice of…More
On the eve of the 45th anniversary of World Earth Day, McDonald’s gave earth and its humanity the best gift of all. On 21 April, 2015, the global corporation pledged to end deforestation across its entire supply chain. The World Wildlife Fund which advised McDonald’s on its new commitment said…More
All you need is love, or better yet some ‘lovin’. We all know it. The Beatles knew it and McDonald’s knows it too. The largest comfort food chain is spreading their “lovin” message far and wide. It’s reached Gotham with Batman and Joker, as well as under the sea, with…More
You turn on the TV and settle in for cricket’s biggest extravaganza. The bowler comes steaming in… a dot ball… the towering batsman gets a measure of the bounce. You take a deep breath, the batsman exhales… you gawk, he glares. Ball two… hefted over mid-wicket for a six. You…More
With McCafe opening its doors in Bengaluru, there’s one more reason to go out and reach for that cup of coffee. McCafe will take the expression “let’s talk over a cup of coffee” to a whole new level with its aromatic coffees and flavored teas that can be enjoyed in…More
During its early days, McDonald’s was actually a barbecue joint owned by Richard and Maurice McDonald. But it was, Ray Kroc who made the restaurant chain into the brand we know today. It is this legacy that the McDonald’s First Store Museum in Des Plaines, Illinois captures to pass on. The…More
Without a doubt, women are making a difference across corporate India. McDonald’s is a perfect example where women play key roles across various functions and hierarchies. About 22% of the 7,500 employees at McDonald’s West & South are women and close to 20% of all corporate office level employees are…More