McDonald's Plans Corporate Layoffs: Report

CHICAGO, IL — Just days after McDonald's unveiled its new $250 million West Loop headquarters in Chicago, the company plans to downsize offices in the U.S., according to a report. McDonald's sent an email to franchisees, employees and suppliers notifying them of the cutbacks Wednesday, according to a report by The Wall Street Journal.

“I recognize that change is difficult, and that eliminating layers within our organization means some employees will ultimately exit our system,” McDonald's USA President Chris Kempczinski said in the memo, according to the WSJ report.

The number of employees who will be affected has not been released, but Kempczinski said further details would be offered during a town hall meeting on June 12, according to the report.

Patch has reached out to McDonald's for comment, but the company did not reply by deadline.

A McDonald’s spokeswoman told The Wall Street Journal on Thursday that the company is restructuring its offices to help McDonald's be “more dynamic, nimble and competitive.”

The company previously announced it plans to cut administrative expenses by $500 million by 2019.

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Image: McDonald's new West Loop HQ; by Amber Fisher