McDonald’s have confirmed that they are closing 500 further chains around the world amid a a staggering drop in sales at the fast-food giant. McDonald’s spokeswoman Becca Hary confirmed the closures just days after the company withdrew its branches from the Middle East and three Latin American countries. “It’s important to note that while we will have a net reduction in restaurants [in the US], the impact is minimal in comparison to the 14,000 restaurants we operate across the US. We consistently review our restaurant portfolio and make strategic decisions to better position our business for the future,” Hary told The Street. Anonhq.com reports: Suprisingly Mcdonalds doesn't make the list! Best Fast Food Chains in America Link: https://t.co/RYUkNt31UV — ThePurpleMage (@The_Purple_Mage) May 31, 2016 In 2015, McDonald’s closed 700 under-performing restaurants primarily in Japan, the US and China – 350 more than it had planned – due to a significant decline in global sales. McDonald’s CEO Steve Easterbrook had informed the Wall Street Journal last year that drastic changes were required to be implemented in order to improve McDonald’s financial struggles and its suffering reputation. “I think there is a hunger and an interest in our business to embrace change. [...]
