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McDonald's keeps control of Israel operations as search for new franchisee drags on
SOURCE:Haaretz|BY:Yarden Ben Gal Hirshorn
A year and a half after buying back the Israeli franchise amid global backlash over the Gaza war, McDonald's is still searching for a local operator – and some in the industry say it is in no hurry to let go
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A year and a half after buying back the Israeli franchise amid global backlash over the Gaza war, McDonald's is still searching for a local operator – and some in the industry say it is in no hurry to let go
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11:29 AM • December 31 2025 IST
McDonald's has directly controlled its Israeli operations for the past year and a half, an unusual arrangement for the global fast-food giant, which typically operates through local franchisees.
