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McDonald's Fights 'Big Beautiful Bill' Excluding Fast-Food Workers

9/9/2025

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McDonald's opposes the "Big Beautiful Bill," which excludes fast-food workers from a "no tax on tips" clause.
CEO Chris Kempczinski claims this creates an unfair advantage for tipped restaurants.
He criticizes the tipped wage system for shifting labor costs to customers.
McDonald's has exited the National Restaurant Association over disagreements on tipped wages.
Workers voice frustration online about their exclusion from tax relief.

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Story summary

McDonald's opposes the "Big Beautiful Bill," which excludes fast-food workers from a "no tax on tips" clause.
CEO Chris Kempczinski claims this creates an unfair advantage for tipped restaurants.
He criticizes the tipped wage system for shifting labor costs to customers.
McDonald's has exited the National Restaurant Association over disagreements on tipped wages.
Workers voice frustration online about their exclusion from tax relief.