The fast-food chain had said that it would review corporate staffing levels as part of an updated business strategy, which could lead to layoffs in some areas and expansion in others.

Several major divisions of the company – Disney Entertainment, Disney Parks, Experiences and Products, and corporate – are expected to be impacted.

The mass layoffs, among the biggest this year and the first in Meta's 18-year history, follow thousands of job cuts at other tech companies including Elon Musk-owned Twitter Inc, Microsoft Corp and Snap Inc.

Mark Zuckerberg says the cuts represent 13% of Meta's workforce.

Zuckerberg appeared downcast in a meeting and said he was accountable for the company's missteps and his overoptimism about growth had led to overstaffing, the report added, citing people familiar with the matter.