Despite the increase in fast food prices across the US, there have been false rumors circulating that California will permanently remove The Golden Arches from the state. However, this is not the case.
Numerous online outlets covered this news, causing great distress among fast food enthusiasts in California who were afraid that they would have to bid farewell to their beloved Big Mac forever.
Let’s clarify, McDonald’s is not closing in California. There is no evidence to support the claim that any of its stores in the state are shutting down. So, where did this rumor originate from?
Is McDonald’s closing in California?
Despite the fact that fast food prices are increasing nationwide, McDonalds’ CEO was forced to address the issue of certain branches charging $18 for a Big Mac.
In addition, fast food workers in California received an increase in their minimum wage to $20 per hour, as reported by the Independent. This added even more strain on franchise owners to meet their financial obligations.
The fast food industry in California is facing high tensions, as evidenced by rumors of closures for not just McDonald’s but also Chili’s and Fuddruckers. Both of these chains had to issue statements to dispel these false claims.
At the beginning of June, “McDonald’s leaving California”started trending on Google, leading to speculation about the impact of this departure on the state. Numerous YouTube videos have surfaced, with some garnering over 500,000 views in a single day.
Despite numerous articles highlighting the challenges franchisees are currently experiencing, it was MSN, Microsoft’s news aggregator, who published an article speculating that the chain could potentially shut down. However, the article titled “McDonald’s on the brink of CLOSING in California After $20 Minimum Wage”has since been removed.
Despite being an AI-generated journalist, the talented Mr Bonnai is able to produce around 20 articles a day, often within minutes of each other.
A brief online search reveals only his articles, which appear to be ‘clickbait’ generated by AI based on a compilation of other news sources.
According to SFGATE, the author’s photo is not found elsewhere online. TrueMedia has deemed Bonnani’s headshot to be “highly suspicious”for its use of generative AI, as reported by the tool designed to combat A.I.-manipulated content.
The rumor came from a digital ghost.
Despite not being the source of the rumor, both United Library and Tony Bonnai presented it in a way that gave it credibility, leading news platforms to report on it.
Despite the current challenges facing McDonald’s franchisees due to unprecedented inflation in the fast food industry, the company has not announced any plans to close their stores.
In fact, the company declared that it would introduce a $5 value meal, providing customers with the opportunity to purchase their favorite food at a discounted price.
Despite other food chains, such as Red Lobster, declaring bankruptcy and publicly announcing the closure of a significant number of their stores, McDonald’s remains resilient.
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