McDonald's Corporation

McDonald’s is the largest global fast-food chain, operating over 40,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. It is known for high-volume production of meat, poultry, and eggs—supply chains linked to industrial-scale livestock systems.

In recent years, lawsuits and investigations in the UK and U.S. have exposed rampant workplace sexual harassment, harassment of young workers, child labor violations, and unsafe working conditions. Globally, franchise workers report violence, wage theft, and exploitation in markets like Saudi Arabia.

McDonald’s Israel franchise sparked boycott calls after donating free meals to IDF soldiers; in 2024, the company bought back its Israel franchise after years of backlash.