McDonald’s has stated a commitment to using only cage-free eggs at its locations in the U.S. and Canada. And when McDonald’s talks, the industry listens. After all, the fast-food giant uses around 2 billion eggs per year in the U.S. alone.
Burger King got the jump on its QSR rival and has intentions of going completely cage-free by 2017. Other companies that have likewise noted plans for using only cage-free eggs include Dunkin' Donuts, Starbucks, Panera Bread, Sara Lee, Unilever, Nestlé, Aramark, Sodexo, Costco, General Mills and Post Holdings.