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<a href="https://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en-us/us-franchising.html?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=mcdonalds-commits-100-million-to-aid-franchisees-and-rebuild-trust-after-e-coli-outbreak-2727950" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">McDonald's</a> is allocating $100 million to aid in its recovery following an&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/fast-food-chains-recall-onions-amid-e-coli-outbreak-linked-to-mcdonalds-2727745">E. coli outbreak</a> linked to slivered onions used in its Quarter Pounder hamburgers,&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mcdonalds-investing-millions-customers-ecoli-outbreak/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=mcdonalds-commits-100-million-to-aid-franchisees-and-rebuild-trust-after-e-coli-outbreak-2727950" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">according to CBS News</a>. The outbreak, traced to onions supplied by Taylor Farms in California, has sickened 104 people across 14 states, leading to 34 hospitalizations and one death.&nbsp; To mitigate the impact, the company is dedicating $65 million to support franchisees in the most affected regions. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has&nbsp;<a href="https://www.fda.gov/food/outbreaks-foodborne-illness/outbreak-investigation-e-coli-o157h7-onions-october-2024?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=mcdonalds-commits-100-million-to-aid-franchisees-and-rebuild-trust-after-e-coli-outbreak-2727950" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">stated</a> that the outbreak no longer poses a food safety risk at McDonald's restaurants.The outbreak significantly impacted McDonald’s sales, prompting the temporary removal of Quarter Pounders from menus in certain states. However, the company has since secured an alternative onion supplier and resumed sales of the popular burger at approximately 900 locations. Despite this recovery, McDonald's is making financial and operational efforts to restore customer confidence and support franchisees who experienced significant losses during the crisis.Read the original article&nbsp;<a href="https://www.cbsnews.com/news/mcdonalds-investing-millions-customers-ecoli-outbreak/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=mcdonalds-commits-100-million-to-aid-franchisees-and-rebuild-trust-after-e-coli-outbreak-2727950" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">here</a>.Every great franchisee had help buying a franchise. Want to learn more about how 1851 helps franchisees find the right franchise opportunity? Visit&nbsp;<a href="http://www.1851growthclub.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=mcdonalds-commits-100-million-to-aid-franchisees-and-rebuild-trust-after-e-coli-outbreak-2727950" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.1851growthclub.com</a> and start your journey.

McDonald's Commits $100 Million to Aid Franchisees After E. Coli Outbreak

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The fast food giant takes swift action to support impacted locations and restore sales following a foodborne illness linked to slivered onions in Quarter Pounder burgers.


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