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  Krishna Kalki December 25, 2013 at 4:31am

  Although it's considered the indisputable symbol of fast food worldwide, McDonald’s has had difficulty establishing itself in many countries.
  
  The company has more than 34,000 restaurants in 118 countries, containing 1.8 million employees and serving nearly 69 million people. More than 80% of the restaurants are owned by multiple franchisees, and although the company is headquartered is in the United States, McDonald’s revenue mainly stems from other countries.
  
  What surprises many people is the McDonald’s absence from multiple countries, which has put a dent in the fast-food giant's desire to be the world's most ubiquitous company. A lack of economic progress and stability are some of the likely reasons for McDonald’s absence in these countries, but in addition, politics and personal preferences probably come into play. The countries where McDonald's has not been successful may see through the company's façade.
  
  McDonald’s has never set foot into Cambodia, Ghana, or Yemen. The Cambodian and Ghanaian economies are gradually improving and rely on significant industries for economic progress. Cambodia’s strength mainly stems from agriculture, construction, tourism, and the textile industry, thus attracting foreign investments and trading partners. Known as the “Switzerland of Africa,” the Ghanaian economy encompasses mining, real estate, the oil industry, and the automobile industry. Since both countries are flourishing by basing their economies on concrete industries, McDonald’s would not necessarily contribute to either country’s development. Thus, any gained profit or benefit would be minimal for both countries.
  
  However, Yemen is a different case since misfortune plagues its economy. The Middle Eastern country suffers from a dilapidated economy and high unemployment rate, ruining any opportunities for business or foreign investments. Thus, McDonald’s would be more of a liability than a profitable asset.
  
  Bermuda, Bolivia, and Iceland are different from the previous three because they shut down the company. Ongoing disputes between local franchisees and McDonald’s headquarters caused the restaurant’s shutdown in Bermuda and Bolivia. In 1999, the Bermudian government instituted a ban against franchised restaurants in their country. During a protest by Bermudians, a man declared in the local press that “McDonald’s is not Bermudian and it cheapens wherever it goes.” The Bolivian government closed down McDonald’s after 14 years of operation. President Evo Morales condemned McDonald’s and all fast food restaurants in the Western Hemisphere for risking the health of millions for a profit. This implies that Bolivians prefer traditional foods over easily manufactured products.
  
  Instead of public dissent, Iceland closed down McDonald’s because of an economic crisis. In 2009, the Icelandic krona decreased in value which forced the McDonald’s headquarters to shut down the restaurants. Jon Gardar Ogmundsson owned one of Iceland’s McDonald’s and noted the risk of maintaining the fast good giant: “It makes no sense. For a kilo of onions, I’m paying the equivalent of a bottle of good whiskey,” said Ogmundsson.
  
  McDonald’s still remains absent from Macedonia, Zimbabwe, Jamaica, Montenegro, and several more countries. Although the company is attempting to make some of its products more nutritional, McDonald’s still endures criticism in multiple countries, where people believe its food is unhealthy and manufactured.
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  Krishna Kalki December 25, 2013 at 4:07am

  McDonalds... Jokers of the year :
  
  McDonald's Salad Has More Fat Than Cheeseburger
  Global hamburger giant McDonald's latest line in healthy looking salads may contain more fat than its hamburgers, according to the company's Web Site.
  
  McDonald's, plagued by health critics and flattening sales, has launched the biggest change to its menu in 30 years with its plans to get into the multi-million pound prepared salad market.
  
  "You can choose your salad, topping and dressing. You can mix and match to suit your diet and lifestyle," said a McDonald's spokeswoman.
  
  However, consumers hoping to lose weight by switching from burgers to salads may be disappointed, according to the Interactive Nutrition Counter on the McDonald's Web site.
  
  For example, on the new menu to be launched at the end of this month, a "Caesar salad with Chicken Premiere" contains 18.4 grams of fat compared with 11.5 grams of fat in a standard cheeseburger.
  
  The British Nutrition Foundation (BNF) stated it welcomed the salad menu but warned that salad dressings bought in fast-food outlets or supermarkets could be very high in fat and calories.
  
  BNF said the recommended daily fat intake for men is 95 grams per day and for women 70 grams per day.
  
  McDonald's has 1,235 restaurants in the UK and serves three million customers per day.
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  Krishna Kalki December 25, 2013 at 3:52am

  McDonald's has been in trouble before:
  McDonald's facing lawsuit over 'beefy' chips
  Fast food giant McDonald's faces being sued for one billion dollars (£703 million) after admitting it uses beef in its chips, it was reported today. The multinational restaurant chain said it used a tiny amount of beef flavouring in its fries after a lawyer filed a lawsuit on behalf of a group of Hindus who claim they were misled into believing the chips were vegetarian. Today the lawyer, Harish Bharti, told USA Today newspaper the admission that there is some beef content means McDonald's could face being sued for one billion dollars. McDonald's put an apology on its website two weeks ago, admitting what the Hindu group had claimed - that their fries are not vegetarian. The company had in 1990 announced it was ending the use of beef fat and turning to vegetable oil to fry potatoes, but claims it never said the chips were vegetarian. Mr Bharti, a lawyer in Seattle, claims his clients, who cannot eat meat for religious reasons, were deceived by the burger giant and an apology is not enough. "An apology is a good thing if it comes from your heart," said Mr Bharti. "But this is just another level of deception." The lawyer, who had not specified how much he was suing for when he filed the claim, said the total could now reach a billion dollars because of the number of people affected. "That is the only language they understand," he said. McDonald's apology on its website was posted two weeks ago but the company told nobody it was there. "Because it is our policy to communicate to customers we regret if customers felt that the information we provided was not complete enough to meet their needs," said the statement. "If there is confusion, we apologise for it." The company said it does not use beef or pork flavourings of any kind in India or in Muslim countries to avoid offending rules against eating meet of any kind in the case of Hindus, and pork for Muslims. One of the other people involved in the legal case, Brij Sharma, a member of the Brahmin class of Hindus, who are responsible for officiating at religious ceremonies and studying the religion's sacred texts, said it was a serious issue for people of his religion. "I belong to a very highly respected Brahmin family," he said. "It's making me feel sick. It is something like a question of saving our souls." The legal case has been joined by non-Hindu vegetarians who say they were also misled by the firm, which is based in Illinois. McDonald's has assured its customers in Britain that all its chips in UK outlets are fried in vegetable oil at all stages and that no beef flavourings are added.
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  Michael December 25, 2013 at 3:13am

  .......now thats funny one.....................
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  Krishna Kalki December 25, 2013 at 2:38am

  In other words SELL YOUR JUNK FOOD TO OTHERS BUT DONT EAT THAT JUNK FOOD YOURSELVES