McDonald’s and Chuck E Cheese tied to alleged foreign worker exploitation

Workers contracted to work for western brands in Saudi Arabia have described conditions as like jail'

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Over the years the world's most powerful fast-food chain, McDonald's, has twice honored a Saudi prince's business empire with its highest accolade for its franchisees: the Golden Arch award.

Prince Mishaal bin Khalid al-Saud - who controls more than 200 McDonald's outlets across Saudi Arabia - told CEO Magazine in 2018 that one of the secrets of his enterprise's success is ensuring a positive and favorable environment for our employees".