McDonald’s, the world’s largest restaurant company, made a shocking announcement in late 2019 when it abruptly removed its CEO Steve Easterbrook. What would be uncovered would include individual and class-action lawsuits alleging attempted rape, sexual harassment, and blurred lines spurred by the MeToo movement that would rock the corporate world and dethrone what everyone thought was the golden boy of the golden arches.
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Kate Taylor
Correspondent at Business Insider
Kate is a correspondent for Business Insider, covering restaurants, food, beverage, and retail. Companies that she covers include McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Chick-fil-A. Kate previously covered food and franchises for Entrepreneur. Find her on Twitter at @Kate_H_Taylor.