15 Wildest Incidents to Happen in McDonald's

McDonald's, the fast-food giant known for its golden arches and iconic Big Macs, has been a hub of daily life for millions of people around the world. While most visits to McDonald's involve grabbing a quick meal or enjoying a familiar treat, there have been instances when things took an unexpected turn. From bizarre incidents to incredible acts of love, McDonald's has witnessed its fair share of wild happenings over the years. In this article, we delve into 15 real-life events that occurred within the walls of McDonald's restaurants, showcasing the surprising and sometimes unbelievable moments that have unfolded in this beloved fast-food chain.

A shocking video has emerged showing a McDonald's restaurant in Los Angeles being ransacked by a mob, while terrified staff members cower in fear. The incident highlights the escalating problem of public disruptions and violence affecting businesses. The video footage, from this past Juneteenth, shows a chaotic scene with individuals smashing windows, overturning tables, and throwing objects inside the fast-food establishment. Meanwhile, the staff members can be seen seeking refuge and hiding in the back of the restaurant, clearly disturbed by the events unfolding before them.

In an incident at a McDonald's restaurant in Sydney, Australia, a video of employees fighting back against disruptive customers has gone viral. The video shows an employee throwing a drink at an aggravated customer who retaliates by launching food back at the workers. McDonald's stated that the customer had entered the restaurant, gone behind the counter, disrupted the kitchen, and threatened the staff prior to the incident shown in the video. While the company acknowledged that the employees' behavior was not in line with their policies, they emphasized that they do not tolerate anti-social behavior or abuse towards their employees. 

In a bizarre incident captured on video at a McDonald's restaurant in Ottawa, a fight involving several men took an unexpected turn when a baby raccoon emerged from a man's sweater. The video, originally posted in 2014, recently resurfaced on social media and gained popularity. The 1:43-minute clip shows the men yelling, kicking, and throwing punches at each other while waiting in line to order food. At the 38-second mark, a man pulls the baby raccoon out of his sweater and briefly holds it up like Simba from "The Lion King." The raccoon is later seen being tucked back into the man's sweater but reappears 30 seconds later. 

An 8-year-old boy from Ohio took his 4-year-old sister on a trip to McDonald's after teaching himself how to drive by watching YouTube videos. The incident occurred when their parents fell asleep early, and the children embarked on a mile and a half journey to satisfy their cheeseburger craving. Surprisingly, the boy followed all traffic laws and drove flawlessly through downtown, impressing the authorities who arrived at the scene in response to multiple calls. Using money from his piggy bank, the boy paid for the food at the McDonald's drive-thru.

A police officer in Georgia was arrested after allegedly pulling a gun on a customer in the drive-thru line at a McDonald's. The incident occurred when Ryan Mash, a high school senior, was waiting with friends at the drive-thru window. Another customer became impatient, got out of his car, and yelled at them to hurry up. He then returned to his car, came back to Mash's window, leaned in, pointed a gun at Mash's neck, and threatened him. The suspect was identified as Sergeant Scott Biumi, a 20-year veteran of the police force, and was subsequently arrested. The Forsyth County Sheriff expressed disappointment in the officer's behavior, stating that officers are expected to handle themselves correctly in high-stress situations. The incident was captured on the McDonald's security camera.

In France, a daring armed robbery at a McDonald's restaurant took an unexpected turn when the thieves encountered a table full of elite special operations soldiers who happened to be having lunch. The incident occurred in the town of Ecole-Valentin, where two robbers stormed into the restaurant, with one firing a warning shot and the other looting the cash registers. Little did they know, a dozen highly trained soldiers skilled in handling hostage situations were among the customers. The soldiers took cover as the robbery unfolded, but once the thieves exited through the kitchen, they sprang into action. Chasing the criminals into the parking lot, the soldiers successfully apprehended one of them, while the other was halted with a shot to the abdomen. 

A couple from Hermitage, Tennessee, received a bag of cash instead of their breakfast order at a local McDonald's. The cash, which was intended to be deposited at the bank, had been placed in a McDonald's bag and was mistakenly given to Greg and Stacye Terry at the drive-thru. Upon realizing the error, the couple promptly returned the money to the McDonald's employee. The employee had discovered the mistake and caught up with the couple at their home within minutes. The Terrys expressed their willingness to return the money immediately, stating that they couldn't live with themselves otherwise. 

A 19-year-old woman in Australia was arrested and charged after a viral TikTok video showed her screaming at McDonald's staff, jumping over the counter, and making herself a burger. The incident took place in Adelaide, and the woman was charged with disorderly behavior, property damage, and assault. The cause of her outburst was unclear. In the video, she can be seen hurling abuse at employees before entering the back kitchen and making the burger. She also took a bottle of water from the refrigerator before being detained by the police. TikTok viewers expressed shock and called for the woman to face the consequences of her actions. This incident is not the only recent fast food franchise incident to make headlines, as there have been other instances of customer misconduct and violence in such establishments.

A woman in Lakeland, Florida, caused a scene at a McDonald's drive-thru after being unhappy with her order. The incident, which took place in June 2023, was captured on surveillance cameras. The woman was instructed by employees to park and wait for her order to be corrected, but she became enraged and stormed into the restaurant. She started causing chaos, swatting at signs and bottles, and throwing stacks of cups at a worker. The pregnant woman's sister attempted to calm her down, but she continued to rage. Eventually, she left the establishment, lifting her shirt and twerking on her way out. The woman was later arrested and charged with burglary with assault, criminal mischief, disorderly conduct, and misusing 911.

A TikTok video featuring a McDonald's employee assembling a large wedding order placed through the drive-thru has gone viral. The video, posted on the @mcdonalds_hacks101 account, received nearly 9,000 likes and sparked mixed reactions from viewers. Some found the idea of catering a wedding with McDonald's amusing, while others criticized the handling of the order. The video shows the employee preparing lines of burgers and chicken sandwiches in the kitchen, with bags packed and ready for pickup by the customer.

A man in Chesterfield County, Virginia, made an unexpected discovery when he found a $20 bill inside his McDonald's cheeseburger. Dave Cook, who stopped at the fast food restaurant with his mother for a quick bite, bit into the burger and was surprised to find the money sandwiched between two pieces of meat. Cook expressed his disbelief and jokingly commented that he had never heard of finding something like this in a cooked burger. Two other customers nearby even checked their own burgers, but found no cash. Cook chose not to inform the restaurant management about his discovery initially, but later stated that he would return the money if someone claimed it. The incident was referred to McDonald's corporate office for further investigation.

McDonald's in Sweden organized McDrive Thru Weddings, allowing 60 couples to get married in the drive-thru of one of their locations. The initiative was a response to long queues at city halls due to COVID-19 restrictions. NORD DDB, the Swedish agency behind the campaign, aimed to make the wedding process easy and accessible, similar to the experience of ordering at McDonald's. On a designated day, couples brought their approved marriage license application, and McDonald's provided a marriage officiant, witnesses, a photographer, and free Happy (Ever After) Meals. 

A San Francisco McDonald's had to temporarily close for cleaning after a man entered the restaurant carrying a raccoon has passed. A customer captured the incident on video and shared it online, highlighting the challenges faced by businesses and the city in dealing with mentally ill individuals. The employees asked him to leave, and the police arrived to evaluate his mental health but determined he did not meet the criteria for psychiatric detention. 

The McDonald's Monopoly scam was a fraud scheme that occurred in the late 1990s and early 2000s. The promotion involved collecting Monopoly game pieces from McDonald's food items, with the chance to win various prizes, including cash and valuable rewards. The scam began when a former police officer, Jerome Jacobson, who was in charge of security for the company responsible for producing the game pieces, stole winning game pieces worth millions of dollars. He distributed these pieces to friends, family members, and associates, who then claimed the prizes. The fraud went undetected for several years until an anonymous tip led to an investigation by the FBI. 

A man in Lincoln, Nebraska, argued with a McDonald's employee over pickles, spat on the employee's face, and left the restaurant. The incident occurred on May 28th at a McDonald's location on 27th and Vine Streets. The man became upset when he was informed that he could only purchase pickles in sets of five, and he would have to pay for them. During the altercation, the man threw a sandwich he had received and made derogatory comments toward the cashier. As the cashier tried to escort him out, he spat on her face.