McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski says the burger giant faces violent crime, homelessness and drug overdoses in its Chicago restaurants, and has called on city and business leaders to help
Chris Kempczinski says burger chain will keep its headquarters in the city, but says government and business leaders need to do more to address safety
After years of operating in Illinois, three major companies—Boeing, Caterpillar and Citadel—are moving their headquarters out of the state. WSJ looks at the economic and political implications. Photo Illustration: Laura KammermannMcDonald ’s Corp. Chief Executive Officer Chris Kempczinski said the burger giant is grappling within its Chicago restaurants, and called on city and business leaders to find ways to address the problems.
Crime is having a corrosive effect on Chicago, where McDonald’s is working to bring corporate employees back to its headquarters after the Covid-19 pandemic, Mr. Kempczinski said during a keynote speech Wednesday at the Economic Club of Chicago. The company is trying to convince employees that it is safe to return downtown and ride public transportation again, he said.
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