Fast‑Food Frenzy: McDonald’s Takes a Break on the Big Fries
In a surprising lettuce‑shack flash from Tokyo, the globetrotting giant McDonald’s Holdings Japan announced on Tuesday that it’ll pause the sale of medium and large French fries for a whole week, starting Friday. Yes, the “Big Mac” team is hitting the pause button on the golden‑brown sidekick that has been a snack staple for generations.
Why the Pause? Potato Panic!
- All hail the Covid‑19 pandemic that turned supply chains into a tangled noodle soup.
- Canadian shipping shenanigans added a pinch of extra spice.
- They’re currently dealing with a flood of delayed potato shipments.
The culprit? Potatoes that are shipped all the way from North America, barged into Japan on their cross‑continental odyssey. When these spuds hit a snag, the golden fries that humans depend on for a crisp crunch suffer.
Little Fries? Keep Calm, They’re Still Here
Don’t worry, fry lovers—small‑size fries are still on the menu. So you can keep munching on those tiny bites while the larger ones take a timeout. The tiniest fry is basically the “little coworker” who keeps running the show.
Financial Impact? Too Much to Scoop?
McDonald’s didn’t pour out any numbers on how this pause might affect earnings. As of now, the company keeps the financial mumbo‑jumbo under wraps, tipping us that the onion rings are still in the works.
So brace yourself for a brief fry-free weekend—though you’ll likely still find a way to eat your problem on the side. The world’s fries are on pause, but the cravings stay on the job.
