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Marseille McDonald's restaurant becomes social hub

Meggin Leigh in Marseille, France | Helene Schotte
June 22, 2025

After one McDonald's restaurant in a rough Marseille neighborhood closed its doors, former employees took charge, transforming the fast food joint into a community center.

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Euromaxx producer, reporter and host Meggin Leigh Doody
Meggin Leigh Presenter and reporter for Deutsche Welle's lifestyle and culture TV show, Euromaxx
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