McDonald’s franchisees face company inspections amid ‘COVID fatigue’ Leave a comment

McDonald’s Corp franchisees will be inspected by the company to ensure compliance with safety standards as coronavirus cases surge again and “COVID fatigue” sets in, according to an internal note seen by Reuters on Friday. “It is apparent we are entering what many predicted would be the most difficult period of the pandemic,” said the note, from McDonald’s Chief Field Officer Charlie Strong and two U.S. franchisees who lead internal relations with the corporation. The so-called “safety reaffirmation visits” were developed jointly with franchisees, the note said, will also be applicable at company-owned stores and should be concluded by Dec. 31.