McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski on The David Rubenstein Show

McDonald's Corp. CEO Chris Kempczinski discusses the pandemic, wages, getting back to work and what makes their fries taste so good. He appears on "The David Rubenstein Show: Peer-to-Peer Conversations." This was recorded July 14.
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[@WillN00]

Should have asked him why the ice cream machines never work

[@12oranges]

If only it was an interview instead of an ad.

[@davidmcdowell8307]

Oh they definitely vetted that question

[@jerms452]

If McDonald’s is selling you ice cream at the forbidden hour, that’s a dirty machine. Haha

[@SKRUBL0RD]

because the vendor that makes the machines has the exclusive right to repair them

[@Alex609able]

David, you are one of the best interviewers. If you read this - good job sir!

[@thesuccesscommunity6916]

It's very noticeable how humble Top CEO's are... It teaches us that humility is the best path to success.

[@nickagger534]

They get to the CEO position because they're sharks. When the camera is rolling they're what they want you to see 'humble'

[@petejames1326]

@@nickagger534 x1million correct, its ALL PR AND ALL AN ACT, you dont get to the top by being a nice guy, you get to the top by being ruthless and taking no prisoners, he only has a nice smile and seems polite for the cameras, why do you think companies spend so much on PR, because like politics big business is all about PR, mcdonalds dosent want you to see how many chickens die to make a burger, they want you to see children smiling and laughing in a playground,lol its all PR and an act, he must have a great acting coach too i think to teach him how to smile better etc... like politicians do

[@Bminutes]

They are masters at coming across the way they want to come across. Not saying that is a bad thing, but listen to his word choice, and the way he carries himself - it’s all intentional.

[@goldengaming3613]

@@petejames1326”how many chickens die to make a burger” 😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂😂

[@thomastallerico6340]

Famous for his great interview style.

[@rubavision6413]

Thanks for the vegan question David. Big fan here.

[@waterisgreat3337]

Great interview David. Thank you for uploading these episodes to KZbin.

[@CaptainPlanet007]

As always, GREAT INTERVIEW 👏🏼

[@jovanni2343]

I've had the chicken sandwich in Guangzhou, China and it is miles better than anything we have in the McDonalds here in the U.S.

[@orkfund]

What a fantastic interviewer is David R.

[@briansteven6318]

Gracias por realizar este tipo de entrevistas Mr. Rubenstein.

[@maxyanimationsclips6338]

Why this interview is not longer only 24 min is very short 😑

[@shilpapathak2296]

Always enjoy this show. It would be great if you can interview Indian CEO such as Anand Mahindra, Uday Kotak, Aditya Puri.

[@darkheart1721]

11:20, straight shooter. I was surprised he would be honest about that, but I'm glad he did.

[@ayokamoss9314]

great interview.

[@Lunaroverwatch]

Subtle roast on Pepsi there LOL

[@firebrony101]

Mans done sneak dissed the fuck outta pepsi.

[@willjennings7191]

David Rubenstein, good sir, I would check these subtitles for you, as a job, and I live in the Maryland area.

[@mtor9452]

This is as good as you're going to get in the mainstream 👍🙏

[@aaronrebello8319]

Massive Respect to him. Being a CEO of McDonalds! Top Boss!

[@nianghuchen]

I thumb up every single video before even watching it! Salute to David!

[@Clyde]

That McDonald's movie changed my life!! Love Ray's story

[@amafid]

He was an immoral ass

[@petejames1326]

i agree the movie THE FOUNDER was a great movie for anyone with any dreams of having a business i actually shed a few tears while watching the movie especially in the beginning when CROCK was in his tiny room listening to all the motivational speakers on tape etc.... like never give up etc....

[@lewisatkinson7277]

Interesting how he only credits Ray Kroch 🤔 Guess he really did re-write the McDonald's story.

[@chadbailey7038]

He sounds like a very capable CEO. 👏🏾!

[@arigutman]

interesting interview to watch, I am a happy shareholder of McDonald's though I never eat there... Similar to Starbucks, have the stock, never drink the product... But happy both shell out dividends and have been returning capital to me...

[@j7x54]

Brand loyalty.

[@Pauloveskim]

Drive thru , take out , and delivery is what made Fastfood survive than the mom&pop bakery on an unknown block of a street.

[@CHEZZYNIPSTERZ]

THE secret is the toxic vegetable oil and toxic sugar or high fructose corn syrup

[@garybalatennis]

I like their Big Macs and their stock. If you can only buy one, pick the stock.

[@danbert7634]

The body of the Keynote shows without any doubt, he is not eating so many BigMacs! :-)))

[@qundraygray]

Lol “not in the business of telling people what they should, and should not eat.” Disgusting world. Idc how bad it is buy/eat it so we can make money.

[@mmenso]

You know he is a great interviewer when you can watch him for 24 minutes interview an upside down mop wearing a suit and sporting a Hitler’s Youth haircut.

[@petejames1326]

this whole interview is 99% FAKE, he never once mentions mcdonalds itself is not a fast food burger company ITS A PROPERTY EMPIRE, thats how mcdonalds is super rich not because of the burgers it sells but through its property and the amount of rent it charges its franchisees which is way above the market rent. funny how rubenstein fails to ever mention or ask about this.

[@bjvu9460]

how could he answer questions that weren't asked, genius? not really that intelligent or smart so why not just be quiet.

[@goldengaming3613]

⁠@@bjvu9460ummm, the comment you responded to is complaining that the interview is fake… so the important and interesting questions would be vetted before the interview took place

[@RetSol61]

". . . the amount of Bleach & Chlorine we use on the French Fries."

[@michael57603]

David asks simple but insightful questions- why do the fries taste good? Why does the coke taste good? The answers reveal a lot.

[@brunettecoleman8617]

I just wish McDonalds was faithful to the customers that’s supposed them through the years.

[@cokezzz8249]

And they sell Coca Cola!

[@richgeshel8735]

Maybe the success has something to do with the ACTUAL founder's original vision of fast food: The McDonald's brothers of San Bernadino, CA.

[@winstonsmith-ministryoftru1609]

Why do all CEOs have the same phenotype?

[@user-ce2il5ct5i]

Is the answer ever different from choice D?

[@jackmitton2534]

Manufacturing giant Caterpillar announced it would leave Chicago for Dallas-Fort Worth, Texas.

[@jonlucero626]

I would agree the Coca Cola is the best anywhere at McDonald’s

[@eleonoraformatoneeszczepan8807]

Most employees seem to be students? How about scholarships for higher education, or a pathway into corporate, or travel and accommodation to work in a franchise in another part of the country or the world, or support to be involved in a charity like program of their choice? A youth program for say, those studying and under 25 year old, etc? A Mc Donald's World Games Cook Off? ... ?

[@bluerabbitjeevs]

That will never happen under a corporation that tries to optimize costs to the cent

[@eleonoraformatoneeszczepan8807]

@@bluerabbitjeevs it sounds like you have experience with a corporation that tries to optimize costs to the cent? ... it makes it seem like there might not be be room to spare for change? ... perhaps, it could be worth more, closing the door on never, to open a new door, for equity to happen under a corporation that does not try to optimize costs to the cent? ... Doorman, I'd be curious your observations, from your uniquely placed perspective, to see that, which others can not.

[@johncullinan6720]

It was the wages you didn`t pay your workers .They are your sucsess.

[@albevargiu]

Il panino anche a Antonella li a detto Posada di prenderlo ruiu a Nuoro

[@dollanimation1884]

🌻❤️

[@karlmadsen9467]

Should have asked him why the McRib is doled out like Rolex Submariners.

[@apatheticallyconcerned6574]

Only 2 reasons I go to McDonald's these days: fries and cold coffee. Everything else sucks.

[@patrickmccarthy5617]

David, you didn't ask if McDonald's will be bringing back a true dollar menu. I'm disappointed

[@jerrylion45]

Pay people more

[@cliffshockley4406]

Is this is the guy that's fked up McDonalds so bad? Godawful new chicken sandwich, made the nuggets super tiny and now $9.xx for a combo! (With the meat smaller than 4pc nugget of prior). No salads. No specialty burgers. $1.49 for a hash brown, never have lattes in the morning. Always having to pull forward to a slot at drove thru. And on and on.

[@davidng2699]

No, Chris is a safe pair of hands. Your points are all valid! However, MCD is a big ship to turnaround. Give it time. :)

[@YadiAnyankah]

Did I hear a McPlant😁

[@jakkeven]

"we're an in-person business" he says, without ever looking the interviewer in the eye during 24 minutes

[@agpwhiz]

Some boring and scripted answers from the CEO. Not candid or open at all, seems very rehearsed and robotic.

[@jackmitton2534]

surge in violent crime and quality of life issues McDonald's CEO says crime is thwarting return to Chicago offices so what ya gonna do?

[@lanceallenmcginnis1105]

Wendys Coke is significantly less satisfactory to McDonalds. I do not go to Wendys for that very reason.

[@FarhanKhan-tv2ov]

David you should get General Stanley McCrystal on the show!!

[@TheLTprod]

Chris is not sorry for his insensitive texts, only sorry he got caught and is apologizing because McD's would lose huge $$ if boycotted by Black people.

[@shaylabaldwin]

Innovation

[@chobson8602]

Vile company

[@Suburp212]

Great interview. Although, I have often heard that McDonalds Managers can be extremely abrasive compared with BurgerKing, e g towards the end of: kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6a8mYV8hrmrnsk

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[@rajivunome]

Terrible Ceo, he removed the snack wrap

[@dy2cakc1]

Get the fries and cook them in beef tallow. Too perfect!

[@dy2cakc1]

You can buy boxes of uncooked Mcdonalds fries.

[@kibromhaddis-cf8br]

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[@Jays_Highway]

First of all their fries are only good for 20 minutes. Secondly.. the soda are absolutely crap! Tastes like carbonated water and syrup that didnt mix well.

[@brianpeterson3752]

Can’t believe this guy is the CEO of McDonald’s. Highly unimpressive and extremely inauthentic.

[@davebar2017]

Donald Trump for President.....of McDonalds

[@anderbeau]

That dude is weird and awkward 😂

[@junfu9452]

Macdonald's food is disgusting

[@Harry-cz2gs]

Can’t trust this guy a… single… bit. Shady stuff

[@MrChooChoo]

Notice no mention of the McDonald’s Brothers. Their corp even has their name. MCDONALD!!!

[@goldengaming3613]

Their model has nothing to do with McDonald’s today