McDonald's purchases Israeli franchise restaurants amid global boycott controversy

McDonald's has announced its intention to purchase all 225 of its franchise restaurants in Israel from Alon Yaakov (Alonyal). Alon Yaakov currently employs over 5,000 people across these locations. The financial terms of the deal have not been disclosed. Previously, McDonald's came under scrutiny when one of its Israeli franchises donated meals to Israeli forces during a period of global boycott and protests against the company. It is important to note that while McDonald's is a global corporation, its franchises are typically owned and operated locally.