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McDonald's Allows Name Changes In Australia

from National Public Radio
January 8, 2013

In Australia, McDonald's is nicknamed Macca. Executives of the burger chain are allowing some McDonald's restaurants there to change their signs to read "Macca's." But the change is only temporary, in honor of Australia Day later this month.

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  • Morning Edition, January 8, 2013
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