The Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and the Department of Justice (DOJ) have taken a stand on the issue of McDonald's frequently malfunctioning ice cream machines, advocating for the legal right to repair them. This initiative aims to extend the right to repair to commercial and industrial equipment, challenging the current restrictions under the US Copyright Office's DMCA repair rules. The federal agencies' action is a response to the difficulties faced by McDonald's franchise owners in repairing the ice cream machines, which have been a source of frustration for both the owners and consumers, leading to up to $625 in daily sales losses. The government's involvement signifies a push towards more consumer-friendly practices and highlights the broader issue of repairability in the fast-food industry amid a $900M lawsuit.
Federal government wants McDonald's broken-down ice cream machines fixed https://t.co/XJWMTIHGCC
Federal government wants McDonald's broken-down ice cream machines fixed https://t.co/cDVOSFO9Yz
🇺🇸🚨‼️ Biden wants to fix ice cream machines in McDonald’s is “Major win for consumers!” Honestly people at this point they’re just mocking us. https://t.co/j4I0cQ0pLB
Biden admin tackles tough problem of McDonald's ice cream machine repairs https://t.co/Evai3Q7ZrX
Cold competition: Federal agencies want to help McDonald’s fix ice cream machines with antitrust exemption https://t.co/n9zoZsnfCL https://t.co/n9zoZsnfCL
🚨BREAKING: The Biden Administration is asking that the constantly broken-down ice cream machines at McDonald’s and other fast-food chains be more easily fixable. https://t.co/SGjJ9cTJfc
Federal government wants McDonald's broken-down ice cream machines fixed https://t.co/8YFIeqeF6q
Federal government wants McDonald's broken-down ice cream machines fixed. https://t.co/x3wOYTlfYf Click the image to read more:
NOT LOVIN' IT: The feds are demanding that the constantly broken-down ice cream machines at McDonald’s and other fast-food chains be more easily fixable. https://t.co/BBaIOoxdXO https://t.co/rdw4mAA2oC
Why McDonald's ice cream machines are always broken - as Biden administration launches crack-down in major win for consumers https://t.co/V2pCFXnAoW https://t.co/8vPf5cD9mQ
FEDS TO MCDONALD'S: NO MORE SOFT SERVE SADNESS Government agencies are pushing for rights to allow easier repairs for McDonald's notoriously faulty ice cream machines, targeting restrictions that cause up to $625 in daily sales losses for franchisees. This comes amid a $900M… https://t.co/hDWRzYvyIK
“Federal government wants McDonald's broken-down ice cream machines fixed” What in the actual fxck is happening in America 😂😂😂😂😂 https://t.co/sSHA8X07cK #FoxBusiness
US government agencies demand fixable ice cream machines 🍦 https://t.co/40fHGKOUss
"The federal government wants to make it legal for McDonald’s franchise owners to use a third-party hacking device to fix chronically broken ice cream machines after the fast-food giant was sued because it didn’t allow them to do so." The American Eater Wins Again https://t.co/wl9sJR1eoc
Feds side with McDonald’s franchise owners in battle to fix ice cream machines https://t.co/Pa3Fujljx2 https://t.co/4IhxEdvD6n
FTC and DOJ want to free McDonald’s ice cream machines from DMCA repair rules https://t.co/4clhknhUlp
Even The Feds Are Tired of McDonald's Broken Ice Cream Machines https://t.co/EGWNPx4WoE https://t.co/CxLBamZBK0
The FTC and DOJ think McDonald’s ice cream machines should be legal to fix The agencies asked the US Copyright Office to extend the right to repair to ‘commercial and industrial equipment.’ The Federal Trade Commission and the Department of Justice’s antitrust division filed a… https://t.co/xRwO1k4swW
FTC and DOJ Think McDonald's Ice Cream Machines Should Be Legal To Fix https://t.co/l9GNjodnbX
The FTC and DOJ think McDonald’s ice cream machines should be legal to fix https://t.co/47ZJKrbDgz