29 Nov 2023 --- European fast-food leaders are largely stalling on broiler chicken welfare standards, according to a new report from World Animal Protection. McDonald’s, Burger King and Starbucks are among the chains with “very poor” performance on chicken welfare management and reporting in several countries. These quick-service restaurants failed to respond to us when asked if they agree with their rating, what actions they are taking to manage broiler chicken welfare and to what extent they are prepared for The European Chicken Commitment (ECC) in 2026.
