Globally, the American multinational McDonald’s has more than 39 thousand restaurants, with a net result of over 4 million dollars in 2020.
McDonald’s provides about 2 percent of all private-sector jobs in the United States, or one in every 50 jobs.
However, this time, due to the violence exercised by those under 18 towards the workers, McDonald’s shall be prohibited from entering the city of Liverpool.
fast food restaurant chain McDonald’s on Lord St, Liverpool, has confirmed that all minors under the age of 18 will be turned away after 5pm if they are not accompanied by an adult.
McDonald’s says he made the decision after a series of incidents of antisocial behavior in the area and after employees “were subjected to verbal and physical abuse by groups of aggressive teenagers.” The ban was implemented in McDonald’s on Lord St in Liverpool.
Undoubtedly McDonald’s is one of the main fast food chains in the world, where it presents and wins over its guests with various food menus that are often based on the typical tastes of the nations in which restaurants are registered. Worldwide, the American multinational has more than 39 thousand restaurantsWith a net result of more than four million dollars in 2020 and an estimated brand value of approximately 130 thousand, McDonald’s is the undisputed world leader in its sector.
In the United States alone, 45 million people visit a McDonald’s restaurant each day, that’s equivalent to 15 million Americans eating at McDonald’s per hour, or 400 per second. Americans make an average of four trips to McDonald’s each month, which is equivalent to billion customer visits each year.
How many jobs does McDonald’s have in the United States?
Most people don’t realize the impact it has McDonald’s in the economy and workforce.
- With more than 14,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries, nearly 3 million employees worldwide, and $27 billion in revenue, it’s no wonder why.
- In fact, McDonald’s provides about 2 percent of all private sector jobs in the United States, or 1 in 50 jobs.
- To be clear, that equates to more than 1 million American workers who depend on McDonald’s for their livelihood…and that number is growing by the thousands every year!
In addition to its importance in the labor and economic sphere, the company has also stood out for its collaborations.
However, it is not the only company that has taken this type of action in the face of violence. Three weeks ago it was announced that starbucks closed 16 US stores after store managers reported an increase in drug use between customers and outsiders, as well as an increase in crime in certain areas.
Six Starbucks locations in the company’s hometown of Seattle and six more in the greater Los Angeles area were closed.
In the case of McDonald’s, following the issue of banning minors after 5 pm, a company spokesman said the company has zero-tolerance policies for crime and antisocial behavior.
“In recent weeks, we have seen an increase in the number of incidents of anti-social behavior in the area with our people subjected to verbal and physical abuse,” the spokesperson said.
“We have a zero tolerance policy when it comes to crime and anti-social behaviour, and have temporarily restricted access to restaurants to those under the age of 18 from 5pm. This decision was not taken lightly and we are working closely with the police to find a solution and help reduce these incidents,” the spokesperson added.
Undoubtedly, violence plays an important role in the policies of large companies, which can be affected by this type of issue.