McDonald's Denies Human Meat Rumor as Peers Shut 28 Units
McDonald's has officially denied an online conspiracy that its burgers contain human meat via its Middle East website, reaffirming that its patties are pure beef. Peers like Darden Restaurants will close all 28 Bahama Breeze units by April 5, converting half to other concepts to sharpen focus on core brands.
1. McDonald's Debunks Human Meat Rumor
McDonald's took to its Middle East website to reject a long-standing urban legend that its burgers use human meat, clarifying that all hamburger patties are made exclusively from beef.
2. Industry Focuses on Core Brands
Darden Restaurants will end the Bahama Breeze brand by closing all 28 locations on April 5, converting 14 sites to other chains, underscoring a sector-wide push by large operators to streamline portfolios around top-performing concepts.
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