Cardi B and Offset's McDonald's Meal Sparks Backlash as It Allegedly Breaks 'Golden Arches Code'
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The code purportedly states that any promotion should not include 'musical partnerships associated with content that includes offensive language in the lyrics.'

AceShowbiz - Cardi B and Offset's McDonald's collaboration is doing well even though not every franchise is on board with the brand's new collaboration with the rappers. The new meal has sparked backlash as multiple owners of McDonald's franchise restaurants alleged that it broke the "golden arches code."

McDonald's latest celebrity promotion, which debuted in a Super Bowl commercial before being available to the public on Valentine's Day, has allegedly raised concerns for franchisees who fear the famously-unfiltered pair may not appeal to its tastes. Numerous McD's restaurant owners have submitted written complaints about the company's partnership with the pair of hitched rappers.

Their concerns reportedly lie in worries that the married hip-hop duo and their perspective images and song lyrics do not reflect the "McDonald's family-friendly" brand. Other owners have alleged the collaboration violates the "Golden Arches Code" of brand standards.

The code purportedly states promotions should not include, "musical partnerships associated with content that includes offensive language in the lyrics." Some restaurants have reportedly refused to promote the meal entirely.

While it's unclear exactly how many of McDonald's 1,000-plus franchises are concerned about the collaboration, and or refused to sell or market the meal, the Wall Street Journal revealed the franchisees it spoke with were based in the "Southeastern and mid-Atlantic states."

Despite the backlash, McDonald's confirmed to Wall Street Journal that the Cardi B and Offset meal promotion has been met with "widespread support and excitement from owners and their restaurant employees." In another statement provided to Bloomberg by Tariq Hassan, chief marketing and customer experience officer for the U.S. market, the fast-food chain is currently "focused on putting McDonald's at the center of culture."

Additionally, a rep for McDonald's expanded on the value of artist collaborations for the company, explaining how the collaborations have helped them reconnect with their long-standing customer base.

"[Artist collabs] have helped reignite fans' love for our food and fueled significant business momentum, both for the company and our restaurant owner/operators," the statement read. "Cardi and Offset are an iconic couple who have their own date-night tradition at McDonald's that goes back years. We're proud to share a little piece of that with customers across the U.S. with our latest campaign."

The collaboration, aptly dubbed "The Cardi B and Offset Meal," is a meal for two. It includes a cheeseburger with BBQ sauce, a Coke for Cardi B and a Quarter Pounder with cheese and Hi-C Orange Lavaburst for Offset. The meal also comes with large fries and an apple pie.

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