For the guardians of French gastronomy, the prospect of being served something as unsophisticated as a slab of mincemeat with a bap and slice of cheese has long been considered nothing short of sacrilegious.

A New Zealand trust has helped fuel a political scandal in the tiny island republic of Malta.

McDonald's has given $5000 to a man who can't walk after he crushed his spine tripping on a kerb outside one of its restaurants.

McDonald's has been struggling in Japan, could chocolate covered fries save the day?

McDonald's may have unfairly exploited a pact with Luxembourg to avoid tax on hundreds of millions of euros in profits for more than half a decade.

A new gourmet breakfast menu is among the changes at McDonald's as the restaurant chain evolves.

As she neared her final breath, people around her were contemplating ham n' cheese burgers and hotcakes.

McDonald's Corp's plan to sell breakfast sandwiches throughout the day has delighted many customers, but the move risks exacerbating egg-supply woes in the US.

The all-consuming fast food chain is being forced to slim down. Is it the beginning of the end for the golden arches?

Fast food giant McDonald's will introduce free range eggs in all of its outlets by the end of next year.

The baker of the quintessential American treat has been turning down $2 billion offers from a pack of hopeful buyers.

WATCH: McDonald's is trialing a service of hash browns and hotcakes all day. Do you want the same here? We hit the streets to hear your views.

Auckland Council has found there was no risk to food safety at a South Auckland McDonald’s despite the mice seen running in its outdoor playground.

Customers at McDonald's in Auckland caught on camera at least five mice running around the playground.

McDonald's NZ has reported a 2 per cent lift in revenue to $221m as the business grapples with falling sales globally.

Every Happy Meal sold at a McDonald's in Mexico from this weekend will include a New Zealand kiwifruit.

McDonald’s audits leftovers as other stores explain policies on where discarded fresh produce ends up.

McDonald's unlikely defender, James Franco, forgot to tell you a few things about the corporation, writes Lydia DePillis.

Instead of counting calories, today's diners are often focused more on eating unprocessed foods.

McDonald's global headquarters is concerned customers aren't lovin' it anymore, and is working on a plan to win them back.

More than 1000 people have signed an online petition protesting a West Auckland McDonald's from operating 24 hours a day.

The world's largest hamburger fast-food chain has announced it's trialling all-day breakfasts at select restaurants in the US.

Only 200 bottles of 'Big Mac in a bottle' are being produced

Are the days of cheap cheeseburgers and Happy Meals over? It appears McDonald's is going upmarket - trialling table service and customised gourmet burgers.

Fast food chain McDonald's is making a radical change to its counter and drive through services, trialling table service and customisable gourmet burgers.