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Fortune
Sasha Rogelberg

McDonald's CEO warns the fast-food giant is 'not immune' to economic volatility after worst sales slump since 2020

A McDonald's worker scoops fries into a container. (Credit: Spencer Platt—Getty Images)
  • McDonald’s is feeling the impact of consumers cutting back on spending over inflation and recession concerns. The fast-food giant fell short of earnings expectations, citing industry “volatility.” It will continue offering its $5 meal deal introduced in June 2024 as a way to entice lower-income diners to return to its restaurants.

McDonald’s customers are losing their appetite for burgers and fries as mounting economic uncertainty has Americans cutting back on discretionary spending.

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