麦当劳回应“汉堡包越做越小”

Core Viewpoint - Consumers are increasingly complaining about the shrinking size of McDonald's burgers, with many expressing dissatisfaction on social media platforms, leading to a growing discussion about the perceived decrease in value for money [1][3]. Price Adjustments - McDonald's has raised prices on several menu items, with increases generally ranging from 0.5 to 1 yuan. Classic burgers like the Big Mac and Double Filet-O-Fish have seen a price increase of 1 yuan, while items like McNuggets and medium fries have gone up by 0.5 yuan [6][5]. - The company stated that the price adjustments were made to continue providing high-quality meals and value options to consumers [6]. Consumer Reactions - Many consumers have taken to social media to share comparisons of burger sizes with everyday objects, such as earphone cases, highlighting the perceived reduction in burger size [3]. - Specific examples include a consumer measuring a burger that was only 8 centimeters in diameter, leading to further complaints about rising prices alongside shrinking portion sizes [3]. Company Response - McDonald's official customer service acknowledged the complaints and stated that they have recorded the issue and will provide feedback to relevant departments [5]. - The company is also promoting a "Ten Yuan Eat Burger" event to offer consumers value amidst the price increases [6]. Expansion Plans - McDonald's China is focusing on local high-quality development, with plans to exceed 10,000 restaurants in mainland China within five years, currently operating over 7,500 locations and employing more than 200,000 staff [6].