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Fact Check: Did the CEO of McDonald’s Just Start a Viral Feud With Wendy’s?

Fact Check: Did the CEO of McDonald’s Just Start a Viral Feud With Wendy’s?

Summary

A viral post showed a fake online argument between Wendy's UK and McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski. Both companies confirmed the posts were not real, even though they spread widely on social media.

Key Facts

  • Social media users shared fake screengrabs of an argument between Wendy's UK and McDonald's CEO.
  • The screengrabs claimed Wendy's mocked the CEO's buttoned-up shirt, and he replied angrily.
  • The posts gained lots of attention on social media, with millions of views and thousands of likes.
  • McDonald's and Wendy's both confirmed that the comments and argument did not happen.
  • The viral story followed criticism of a McDonald's video featuring the CEO trying a new burger.
  • Wendy's has a reputation for playful and humorous marketing online.

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