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World Service,05 Apr 2024,26 mins

McDonald's buys back 225 outlets in Israel

World Business Report

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Mcdonalds has announced its buying restaurants back, and bringing them in house - after the former franchise owner gave free meals to Israeli soldiers. That decision sparked a Mcdonalds boycott in many other countries across the world. We find out what happens when global brands and global politics collide. (Picture: McDonald's to buy back Israeli restaurants after boycotts, Gan Hatzafon, Israel - 05 Apr 2024. Picture credit: EPA-EFE/REX/Shutterstock)

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