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As millions of Gen Zers face unemployment, McDonald's CEO dishes out some tough love career advice for navigating the market: ‘You've got to make things happen for yourself’

As millions of Gen Z fall into NEET status, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski has some blunt advice for young people: stop waiting around for help.

Fortune

McDonald’s promoted its new $8 nugget combo meal, then got blasted online with complaints about affordability, quality and service

“Since when is $8 a good price for 10 little nuggets, a hand full of fries and a drink?" one commenter said.

Fortune

Americans Living Paycheck to Paycheck Rises to 24% in 2025, Led by Millennials and Gen X: BofA Report

Inflation outpaces wages for middle- and lower-income households since January 2025, pushing more Americans into living paycheck to paycheck, especially among Millennials and Gen X.

International Business Times UK

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McDonald's Q3 2025 Earnings Call Transcript

McDonald’s Corporation (NASDAQ:MCD) reported third-quarter financial results on Wednesday. The transcript from the company’s third-quarter earnings call has been provided below. MCD is building positive momentum. Check out the latest moves here. This transcript is brought to you by Benzinga APIs. For real-time access to our entire catalog, please visit https://www.benzinga.com/apis/ for…

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McDonald's Q3 Preview: Report Shows Visitor Slump — Can Value Meals, Monopoly Help Guidance?

Restaurant giant McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) could show the importance of value meals and new product launches when the company announces third-quarter financial results on Wednesday before market open.

Benzinga

McDonald's CEO Reveals His Surprising Favorite Menu Item in Viral LinkedIn Tournament

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski crowns the Snack Wrap his favorite menu item in a viral LinkedIn video tournament.

International Business Times

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski reveals how often he eats at the fast-food chain

“Sometimes it might be a breakfast. Sometimes it might be a lunch. But hey, one of the perks of the job—you get to eat at McDonald’s a lot.”

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McDonald's Has A New Trick Up Its Sleeve For Loyalty Growth: How Monopoly Will Reward Consumers And The Company

Beginning Oct. 6, one lucky customer at McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) restaurants could win $1 million. Here's a look at how the restaurant company could also win big from bringing back the popular store promotion.

Benzinga

How McDonald’s Fight Against Tips Could Affect Your Wallet

Here is how McDonald's fight against tips could impact your wallet.

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McDonald's CEO Says Tip Tax Break Creates 'Uneven Playing Field' As Restaurants Get 'Customers To Pay For Labor' — But $8 Big Mac Combos Still Coming

Restaurant pay has never been simple, and McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) CEO Chris Kempczinski says a new tax break just tilted the balance even further.

Benzinga

McDonald's Declares War on Tipping Culture as It Quits US Restaurant Association: 'Pay Your Staff Properly!'

McDonald's exits National Restaurant Association over tipped wage dispute, with CEO Chris Kempczinski calling for equal minimum wages across the industry.

International Business Times UK

McDonald’s CEO is grappling with a ‘two-tier economy’ as he slashes prices on value meals—and signals backing for a minimum wage increase

“Particularly with middle- and lower-income consumers, they’re feeling under a lot of pressure right now,” Chris Kempczinski said on CNBC.

Fortune

McDonald’s CEO says Trump’s no tax on tips creates ‘uneven playing field’ for its restaurants, which don’t get ‘customers to pay’ for labor

Chris Kempczinski raised concerns that restaurants paying tipped workers a lower minimum wage were getting an extra boost from the White House’s new provision.

Fortune

Price cuts at McDonald's may signal a broader fast food price war

McDonald’s is cutting prices on some combo meals to woo back customers who’ve been turned off by the rising costs of grabbing a fast food meal

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McDonald’s Prices Have Outpaced Inflation Since 2014 — Here’s What It Really Costs Now

Here's a look at how McDonald's prices have increased over the years, and where it sits in terms of affordability for the average American.

Fortune

Even McDonald’s CEO knows the fast-food giant is too expensive. Now he’s cutting prices to woo back cash-strapped consumers

The chain will reduce prices for eight popular combo meals, aiming to uphold its brand image of affordability.

The Guardian - UK

McDonald’s and General Motors say Trump’s tariff war is harming business

Fast-food company reports 3.6% fall in sales and carmaker says tariffs could cost it as much as $5bn in 2025

Fortune

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

Store traffic dropped nearly 10% for lower-income consumers this quarter, CEO Chris Kempczinski told investors Thursday.

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McDonald’s CEO shares 3 food trends driving his business: 'Protein is hot'

CEO of McDonald’s Chris Kempczinski says “everybody is into protein.”

Fortune

DEI has fallen out of favor—but many CEOs still have their pay tied to pursuing its goals

Companies pledged to pay execs for hitting DEI-related goals, but now that “DEI” is on the outs, companies are giving their plans a facelift.

International Business Times

McDonald's Says US Sales Decreased As Customers Spent Less

McDonald's reported a slight decline in North America sales despite overall global growth.

International Business Times

McDonald's Sued Over Hispanic Scholarship Program Because Non-Hispanics Can't Apply

A group is suing McDonald's over a scholarship program that is only available for Hispanic and Latino students.

International Business Times

McDonald's Unveils New 'McValue' Menu Today: Here's What To Expect

The new Meal Deal platform offers a variety of customizable options, including Buy One, Add One for just $1, $5 meal deals, exclusive in-app offers, and localized regional deals.

International Business Times UK

US Mom To Sue McDonald's After Daughter Hospitalised With Acute Kidney Failure Following Quarter Pounder Meal

A U.S. mother is planning to sue McDonald's after her teenage daughter developed acute kidney failure, allegedly due to an E. coli infection from a Quarter Pounder, amid a wider outbreak linked to the fast-food chain.

The Independent UK

Inside McDonald’s plan to win back American consumers amid sales slump, E coli outbreak

McDonald’s introduced their $5 value meal earlier this year in response to inflation

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