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McDonald’s franchisees are fighting back after the burger giant pushes big change

More than 46,000 Golden Arches fast-food restaurants are slated for the costly updates

The Independent UK · 9h ago

McDonald’s is spending $8.5 billion on changes: AI drive-thru, automated kitchens, new chicken menu, protein-packed meals and more

McDonald’s is planning an $8.5 billion global overhaul over the next decade, bringing AI-powered ordering, more automation, smarter kitchens, new chicken items and protein-focused foods. The changes will also include restaurant upgrades, employee training and new ways to improve service, value and the overall customer experience.

The Economic Times · Sep 24

McDonald’s bets $8.5 billion on a productivity makeover across more than 46,000 restaurants

McDonald's plan leans on existing restaurants to drive growth as unit expansion slows.

Fortune · Sep 24

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McDonald's Q1 Earnings Call Highlights

McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) reported first-quarter 2026 global comparable sales growth of 3.8% and said it gained market share in nearly all of its top 10 markets, as executives emphasized value, marketing and menu innovation as the company’s main growth drivers in a challenging consumer environment. Cha

MarketBeat · May 11

Two Americas, one drive-thru: Welcome to fast food's contradictory, split-screen economy

From McDonald's to Papa John's to Wingstop, Q1 earnings are painting a portrait of a nation sorting itself into winners and losers at the drive-thru window.

Fortune · May 7

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…

Benzinga · Nov 5, 2025

McDonald’s CFO and CMO on working together in one of the world’s most famous C-suites

"I have to be able to talk about multiple areas of the business," says McDonald's global CMO Morgan Flatley.

Fortune · Jun 18, 2024

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McDonald’s wants to add 100 million active users to its loyalty program by 2027. Here’s how the C-suite plans to do just that

The company's CFO and CMO discuss how marketing is a big part of the plan.

Fortune · Jun 18, 2024

McDonald’s CEO says consumers suffering ‘difficult times’ can actually be a good thing for his business

Bosses couldn't rule out further price hikes at McDonald's on its Q3 2023 call, but did say the rate of increases will slow in line with inflation.

Fortune · Oct 31, 2023

CEOs and CFOs don’t always see eye to eye. But working together through ‘constructive tension’ can help them align on these 3 key priorities

The best CFOs can address and challenge "underlying assumptions to create a mutual foundation of understanding" with the CEO, says a Gartner expert.

Fortune · Aug 29, 2023

McDonald’s plans to launch a new restaurant based off an ‘80s character

The fast-food chain plans to test a small-store format called CosMc’s, which was the name of a character from its TV ads in the 1980s.

Chicago Sun-Times · Jul 27, 2023

McDonald's CFO is starting to sound like a CMO—here's why

Marketing is one of McDonald's "primary competitive edges," says Wedbush analyst Nick Setyan.

Fortune · Apr 26, 2023

McDonald's Executive Shake-Up: What's On The Cards

McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD) CEO Chris Kempczinski announced several executive changes. MCD has appointed Ian Borden, currently President, International, as its next Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, effective September 1. The current CFO, Kevin Ozan, has been promoted to Senior Executive Vice President, Strategic Initiatives, effective August 31. He plans to…

Benzinga · Jun 27, 2022

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