In response to the boycott calls on social media and multiple local and regional sites, the management of McDonald’s Bahrain chose to address the public through media messages to answer the most frequently asked questions, most prominently “What is the position on what is happening in Palestine?” Does McDonald’s International support Israel?
Principles and values
During the past few days, and by monitoring the company’s Instagram account, the company highlighted its position in its messages, in response to the question, “What is McDonald’s Bahrain’s position on what is happening in Palestine?”, and the answer: “We stress our sympathy and support for our brothers in beloved Palestine, and we do not accept bidding on our Arabism and patriotism.” We affirm our commitment to our Bahraini society and its lofty principles and values, and in confirmation of this, we recently announced our donation to Fakhro Restaurants Company of $100,000 to contribute to the relief of the people of Gaza.”
Employing Bahrainis
The publications contained information about the company, which was founded in 1994. It is a 100% local Bahraini company owned and wholly managed by Fakhro Restaurants Company. The company employs 400 Bahrainis, including young people, fathers, working mothers, and students in all positions who work in a safe environment and enjoy many advantages that focus on developing… Their skills and facilitating their work, and the Ministry of Labor also honored the company for obtaining first place among the private companies contributing to the employment of Bahrainis.
of course not!
Under the title “Facts about Fakhro Restaurants Company,” it provided information clarifying that the company: “is the franchise owner to operate and develop McDonald’s Bahrain, has an independent brand and is not affiliated with any third party, and we focus our full attention on providing the highest quality food and service to our customers and improving their experience within our restaurants.” And whether McDonald’s International supports Israel? She replied: “Absolutely not. McDonald’s International does not support Israel nor does it support any other country or government financially or morally, in order to preserve its commercial interests and profitability, as it is a listed joint stock company owned by millions of people around the world, including Arabs and Muslims. It never interferes in politics and adheres to neutrality.” Absolutely, and that any decision or behavior contrary to that from one of its agents in any country around the world is an individual act that does not represent it in any way, and McDonald’s International confirms that the percentage it receives in exchange for granting the commercial franchise to any of the agents has not and will not be used. To support any activity of any government or in favor of a policy.
what is the evidence?
She also provided evidence that McDonald’s International does not support Israel, as it is a company listed on global stock markets, and therefore it is obligated to annually disclose all of its financial statements, donations, and financial support to any party, “and we hope that everyone will verify for themselves through official websites, such as McDonald’s website and stock exchange disclosure websites, and not to pay attention to the rumors that are promoted by unreliable sources.”
