McDonald's is facing a "deep depression" and could be in its "final days," according to some US franchise owners who were surveyed about the restaurant chain's recent performance.
In an attempt to shore up a slump, McDonald's introduced all-day breakfasts in its US stores, part of CEO
However, it seems like the new initiatives have simply caused headaches for restaurant operators, as they said in a survey conducted by analyst Mark Kalinowski.
"We are in the throes of a deep depression, and nothing is changing," wrote one franchisee.
"The CEO is sowing the seeds of our demise. We are a quick-serve fast-food restaurant, not a fast casual like Five Guys or Chipotle. The system may be facing its final days," said another.
The all-day breakfast has reportedly thrown a spanner in the works of the kitchens, with an extra range of menu items resulting in more pressure on the staff and a higher chance of mistakes.
Other new ideas from head office currently in place in the US is the 'Create Your Taste' option, which allows customers to create their own
"The system is very lost at the moment. Our menu boards are still bloated, and we are still trying to be too many things to too many people."
"Things are broken from the franchisee perspective," one wrote.
