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McDonald's Hong Kong Announces Pay Hike Amid Menu Changes

1/5/2026

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McDonald's in Hong Kong announced a 3% pay rise for restaurant management staff, effective January 1, 2026, with top performers up to 5%.
12,000 frontline and office staff received HK$500 to celebrate the franchise's 50th anniversary.
Prices on select menu items rose about 50 HK cents on January 2, the smallest increase in a decade.
Prices for Filet-O-Fish and Big Mac set remained unchanged, while two meal sets fell HK$11.5.

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McDonald's in Hong Kong announced a 3% pay rise for restaurant management staff, effective January 1, 2026, with top performers up to 5%.
12,000 frontline and office staff received HK$500 to celebrate the franchise's 50th anniversary.
Prices on select menu items rose about 50 HK cents on January 2, the smallest increase in a decade.
Prices for Filet-O-Fish and Big Mac set remained unchanged, while two meal sets fell HK$11.5.