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McDonald's is the largest restaurant owner-operator in the world, with 2023 system sales of $130 billion across nearly than 42,000 stores and 115 markets. McDonald's pioneered the franchise model, building its footprint through partnerships with independent restaurant franchisees and master franchise partners around the globe. The firm earns roughly 60% of its revenue from franchise royalty fees and lease payments, with most of the remainder coming from company-operated stores across its three core segments: the United States, internationally operated markets, and international developmental/licensed markets.

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<a href="https://nypost.com/2024/10/11/business/mcdonalds-ceo-predicts-2025-will-be-a-challenging-year/">https://nypost.com/2024/10/11/business/mcdonalds-ceo-predicts-2025-will-be-a-challenging-year/</a>
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McDonald's anticipates that <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/07/29/business/mcdonalds-reports-first-drop-in-sales-since-2020/">2025 will be "another challenging year"</a> for the fast food chain which has seen <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/04/03/business/mcdonalds-menu-prices-have-increased-by-over-100-during-the-last-decade-study/">inflation-hit customers pare back discretionary spending.</a>
Chris Kempczinski, the company's chief executive officer, told a business gathering in Boston on Thursday that the Big Mac maker is <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/04/30/business/mcdonalds-profits-hit-by-inflation-boycotts-over-israel-hamas-war/">girding for more turbulence ahead.</a>
"We're starting to talk about 2025, and my message to our teams has been: ‘We need to be preparing for another challenging year'," Kempczinski said in remarks at a Boston College Chief Executives Club event.&nbsp;
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"We need to be making sure that we've got a really strong value proposition in all of our markets."
Kempczinski's comments were<a href="https://www.bloomberg.com/news/articles/2024-10-10/mcdonald-s-ceo-says-company-is-preparing-for-challenging-2025?sref=MTy2GeXk"> reported by Bloomberg News.</a>
McDonald's revealed its first quarterly same-store sales drop in four years this past July.
The company's stock has seesawed this year as it struggled to win back penny-pinching customers put off by sky-high prices.
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In July, shares of McDonald's were down more than 17% from Jan. 1.
Since then, however, the stock has recovered – rallying for a 25% gain since the end of July.
McDonald's stock was up 2% on Friday.
As of 10:30 a.m. Eastern time, it was trading at slightly more than $304 a share.
In recent years, inflation has sent the price of McDonald's menu items soaring.
In some locations, <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/02/06/business/why-mcdonalds-is-charging-18-for-a-big-mac-meal-theres-no-relief-in-sight/">a Big Mac meal can cost as much as $18.</a>
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To win back consumers, McDonald's rolled out a special $5 value meal that includes&nbsp;a McDouble burger or McChicken sandwich, small fries, a four-piece Chicken McNuggets and a small drink.
Last month, the company announced that it would extend the value meal, which was originally intended to be a limited-time-only offer, until December at most restaurants in the US.
It's the second time McDonald's has extended the deal.
The smaller value meals were cited as the reason that a <a href="https://nypost.com/2024/10/08/business/mcdonalds-french-fries-supplier-slashes-jobs-as-demand-amid-inflation/">major french fries supplier</a>, Lamb Weston, slashed jobs and abruptly closed a factory last week.
Kempczinski said on Thursday that McDonald's will aim to offer more affordable meals by including chicken-based items on the menu since poultry is more than half the cost of beef on a per-pound basis.
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"It's easier to deliver value on chicken products than it is on beef products," Kempczinski said.
Last week, McDonald's filed suit against the meat industry's "Big Four" – Tyson, JBS, Cargill and National Beef Packing Company – and their subsidiaries.
McDonald's alleged in the suit that the companies were colluding with one another to artificially inflate the price of beef.
This collusion caused the beef market to become "a monopoly in which direct purchasers were forced to buy at prices dictated by (the meat packers)," McDonald's suit reads — later noting that the injury it has sustained as one of those buyers is what "antitrust laws were designed to prevent."

News

Guidance

"McDonald's CEO Shares Prediction That 2025 Will Be 'Another Challenging Year'" - NY Post

In the current session, the stock is trading at $304.19, after a 0.05% spike. Over the past month, McDonald's Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) stock increased by 2.58%, and in the past year, by 21.71%. With performance like this, long-term shareholders are optimistic but others are more likely to look into the price-to-earnings ratio to see if the stock might be overvalued.

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728663314_0.png" alt="Past Year Chart" />

<h3>Evaluating McDonald's P/E in Comparison to Its Peers</h3>
The P/E ratio measures the current share price to the company's EPS. It is used by long-term investors to analyze the company's current performance against it's past earnings, historical data and aggregate market data for the industry or the indices, such as S&amp;P 500. A higher P/E indicates that investors expect the company to perform better in the future, and the stock is probably overvalued, but not necessarily. It also could indicate that investors are willing to pay a higher share price currently, because they expect the company to perform better in the upcoming quarters. This leads investors to also remain optimistic about rising dividends in the future. 
Compared to the aggregate P/E ratio of the 80.05 in the Hotels, Restaurants &amp; Leisure industry, McDonald's Inc. has a lower P/E ratio of 26.62. Shareholders might be inclined to think that the stock might perform worse than it's industry peers. It's also possible that the stock is undervalued. 

<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728663314_1.png" alt="Guage" />

In conclusion, the price-to-earnings ratio is a useful metric for analyzing a company's market performance, but it has its limitations. While a lower P/E can indicate that a company is undervalued, it can also suggest that shareholders do not expect future growth. Additionally, the P/E ratio should not be used in isolation, as other factors such as industry trends and business cycles can also impact a company's stock price. Therefore, investors should use the P/E ratio in conjunction with other financial metrics and qualitative analysis to make informed investment decisions.

Intraday Update

Markets

A Look Into McDonald's Inc's Price Over Earnings

Financial giants have made a conspicuous bullish move on McDonald's. Our analysis of options history for McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) revealed 8 unusual trades.
Delving into the details, we found 50% of traders were bullish, while 25% showed bearish tendencies. Out of all the trades we spotted, 6 were puts, with a value of $186,300, and 2 were calls, valued at $173,193.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
Based on the trading activity, it appears that the significant investors are aiming for a price territory stretching from $300.0 to $320.0 for McDonald's over the recent three months. 
<h3>Analyzing Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in McDonald's's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to McDonald's's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $300.0 to $320.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>McDonald's Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728580825_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Biggest Options Spotted:</h3>

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<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>06/20/25</td>
<td>$24.85</td>
<td>$23.95</td>
<td>$24.55</td>
<td>$300.00</td>
<td>$147.3K</td>
<td>2.2K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">63</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>11/15/24</td>
<td>$17.5</td>
<td>$17.1</td>
<td>$17.26</td>
<td>$320.00</td>
<td>$43.1K</td>
<td>49</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">25</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$11.5</td>
<td>$11.1</td>
<td>$11.3</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$33.9K</td>
<td>80</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">90</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$11.6</td>
<td>$9.45</td>
<td>$10.5</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$31.5K</td>
<td>80</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">30</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>10/25/24</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$10.15</td>
<td>$11.0</td>
<td>$315.00</td>
<td>$26.4K</td>
<td>80</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">54</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About McDonald's</h3>
McDonald's is the largest restaurant owner-operator in the world, with 2023 system sales of $130 billion across nearly than 42,000 stores and 115 markets. McDonald's pioneered the franchise model, building its footprint through partnerships with independent restaurant franchisees and master franchise partners around the globe. The firm earns roughly 60% of its revenue from franchise royalty fees and lease payments, with most of the remainder coming from company-operated stores across its three core segments: the United States, internationally operated markets, and international developmental/licensed markets.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding McDonald's, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>Where Is McDonald's Standing Right Now?</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 652,854, the price of MCD is down -0.17% at $303.3. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 18 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>Professional Analyst Ratings for McDonald's</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $321.6.
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&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Goldman Sachs keeps a Neutral rating on McDonald's with a target price of $325. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Baird has decided to maintain their Outperform rating on McDonald's, which currently sits at a price target of $320. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Citigroup keeps a Neutral rating on McDonald's with a target price of $317. 
&#x2A; An analyst from UBS has decided to maintain their Buy rating on McDonald's, which currently sits at a price target of $345. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Neutral rating on McDonald's, maintaining a target price of $301. 
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Options

McDonald's Unusual Options Activity For October 10

UBS analyst Dennis Geiger maintains McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) with a Buy and raises the price target from $305 to $345.

Price Target

Analyst Ratings

UBS Maintains Buy on McDonald's, Raises Price Target to $345

McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 3.9% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.43%. Currently, McDonald's has a market capitalization of $217.69 billion. 
Buying $100 In MCD: If an investor had bought $100 of MCD stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,038.74 today based on a price of $302.06 for MCD at the time of writing.
<h3>McDonald's's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728412215_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
This article was generated by Benzinga's automated content engine and reviewed by an editor.

Trading Ideas

Here's How Much $100 Invested In McDonald's 20 Years Ago Would Be Worth Today

Argus Research analyst John Staszak upgrades McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) from Hold to Buy.

Upgrades

Argus Research Upgrades McDonald's to Buy

<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/07/mcdonalds-sues-major-beef-producers-in-us-price-fixing-lawsuit.html" title="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/07/mcdonalds-sues-major-beef-producers-in-us-price-fixing-lawsuit.html">https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/07/mcdonalds-sues-major-beef-producers-in-us-price-fixing-lawsuit.html</a>
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<a href="https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/MCD/">McDonald's</a> has sued <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/JBSAY/">JBS</a>, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/TSN/">Tyson Foods</a> and other leading meat processing and packing companies for allegedly conspiring for years to limit beef supplies, boosting their profits while causing the fast food giant to pay artificially higher prices.
McDonald's said in a&nbsp;<a href="https://fingfx.thomsonreuters.com/gfx/legaldocs/jnvwjeeakpw/McDonald's%20v%20Cargill%20-%20EDNY%20-%2020241004.pdf">lawsuit</a> filed on Friday in Brooklyn federal court that the meatpackers, also including Cargill and National Beef Packing, collectively reduced their output to drive up industry prices since 2015.
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The lawsuit is the latest to accuse the world's largest meatpackers of violating U.S. antitrust law by coordinating on the price they paid for cattle and on slaughter volumes.
"Only colluding meatpackers would expect to benefit by reducing their prices and purchases of slaughtered cattle because they would know that their conspiracy would shield them from the dynamics of a competitive marketplace," McDonald's said in its lawsuit.
JBS, Tyson, Cargill and National Beef did not immediately respond to requests for comment on the lawsuit on Monday. McDonald's had no immediate comment.
The meat producers have denied any wrongdoing in related cases that have been consolidated in Minnesota federal court. The plaintiffs in those cases include <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/BJ/">BJ's Wholesale</a>, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/SW-FR/">Sodexo</a>, <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/quotes/TGT/">Target</a> and Aldi.
The beef meatpackers also face lawsuits from U.S. consumers, cattle producers and others that are seeking class-action status and monetary damages in the Minnesota litigation.
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Cattle producers who said they sold animals directly to the meatpackers for slaughter said they lost billions in the alleged scheme, court records show.
McDonald's has 13,000 branded restaurants in the United States, part of its 39,000 restaurant global footprint in more than 100 countries.
McDonald's said it was seeking unspecified monetary damages and a court to order an end to the alleged price-fixing conspiracy.
U.S. District John Tunheim in Minneapolis is overseeing the coordinated beef antitrust legal proceedings.
In the first settlement, JBS said in 2022 it would pay $52.5 million to resolve some of the purchasers' class action claims.
The case is McDonald's Corp v. Cargill et al, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York, No. 1:24-cv-07017-TAM.
For McDonald's: Philip Iovieno Nicholas and Gravante Jr of Cadwalader, Wickersham &amp; Taft.
For defendants: No appearances yet.

Legal

Reported October 7, 2024, 'McDonald's Sues Major Beef Producers In U.S. Price-fixing Lawsuit' - CNBC

Deep-pocketed investors have adopted a bullish approach towards McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), and it's something market players shouldn't ignore. Our tracking of public options records at Benzinga unveiled this significant move today. The identity of these investors remains unknown, but such a substantial move in MCD usually suggests something big is about to happen.
We gleaned this information from our observations today when Benzinga's options scanner highlighted 26 extraordinary options activities for McDonald's. This level of activity is out of the ordinary.
The general mood among these heavyweight investors is divided, with 65% leaning bullish and 26% bearish. Among these notable options, 22 are puts, totaling $1,226,308, and 4 are calls, amounting to $153,933.
<h3>Projected Price Targets</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $290.0 and $440.0 for McDonald's, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Volume &amp; Open Interest Development</h3>
In terms of liquidity and interest, the mean open interest for McDonald's options trades today is 439.33 with a total volume of 3,069.00.
In the following chart, we are able to follow the development of volume and open interest of call and put options for McDonald's's big money trades within a strike price range of $290.0 to $440.0 over the last 30 days.
<h3>McDonald's Option Activity Analysis: Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1728329443_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Significant Options Trades Detected:</h3>

<table>
<thead>
<tr>
<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Open Interest</th>
<th style="text-align: right;">Volume</th>
</tr>
</thead>
<tbody>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$139.5</td>
<td>$137.05</td>
<td>$139.5</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$111.6K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">8</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">0</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BEARISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$12.3</td>
<td>$12.25</td>
<td>$12.3</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
<td>$77.4K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">113</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">368</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$15.4</td>
<td>$15.05</td>
<td>$15.16</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$75.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">216</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">254</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$15.1</td>
<td>$15.1</td>
<td>$15.1</td>
<td>$310.00</td>
<td>$75.3K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">216</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">354</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$12.55</td>
<td>$12.3</td>
<td>$12.38</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
<td>$73.8K</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">113</td>
<td style="text-align: right;">368</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About McDonald's</h3>
McDonald's is the largest restaurant owner-operator in the world, with 2023 system sales of $130 billion across nearly than 42,000 stores and 115 markets. McDonald's pioneered the franchise model, building its footprint through partnerships with independent restaurant franchisees and master franchise partners around the globe. The firm earns roughly 60% of its revenue from franchise royalty fees and lease payments, with most of the remainder coming from company-operated stores across its three core segments: the United States, internationally operated markets, and international developmental/licensed markets.
After a thorough review of the options trading surrounding McDonald's, we move to examine the company in more detail. This includes an assessment of its current market status and performance.
<h3>McDonald's's Current Market Status</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 1,230,705, the price of MCD is down -0.99% at $300.76. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be approaching overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 21 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What The Experts Say On McDonald's</h3>
A total of 5 professional analysts have given their take on this stock in the last 30 days, setting an average price target of $326.8.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Loop Capital has decided to maintain their Buy rating on McDonald's, which currently sits at a price target of $342. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Jefferies continues to hold a Buy rating for McDonald's, targeting a price of $330. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Neutral rating on McDonald's, maintaining a target price of $317. 
&#x2A; Consistent in their evaluation, an analyst from Goldman Sachs keeps a Neutral rating on McDonald's with a target price of $325. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Baird persists with their Outperform rating on McDonald's, maintaining a target price of $320. 
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McDonald's Unusual Options Activity For October 07

Keybanc analyst Eric Gonzalez maintains McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) with a Overweight and raises the price target from $305 to $330.

Keybanc Maintains Overweight on McDonald's, Raises Price Target to $330

Restaurant giant McDonald's Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NASDAQ">MCD</a>) caused high hopes for Tesla Inc (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/TSLA#NASDAQ">TSLA</a>) fans that the company could be partnering with the electric vehicle giant <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/09/40808924/tesla-robotaxi-event-to-be-held-in-los-angeles-on-1010-says-senior-company-exec-existing-shareholder">for Robotaxi Day</a>.
Instead, the rumors and internet clues appear to be just a timing coincidence, but is more coming?
What Happened: The <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-ratings/analyst-color/24/09/41106025/tesla-analyst-sets-the-stage-for-game-changing-robotaxi-event-anticipates-seminal-a">delayed Robotaxi Day </a>is set for Oct. 10, a date engraved in the mind of Tesla fans and investors for some time now.
When McDonald's <a href="https://x.com/McDonalds/status/1841479384479240506">tweeted </a>out a picture of a delivery order that said "chat's about to pop off 10.10" that got an emoji <a href="https://x.com/elonmusk/status/1841541359032832127">reaction </a>from Tesla CEO Elon Musk, fans started playing connect the dots.
Internet speculation almost immediately went to McDonald's being a potential partner of Tesla for the upcoming Robotaxi vehicle.
The rumors have subsided with McDonald's announcing yesterday that it was launching a new chicken sandwich that it teased as "not not a big mac" earlier this week on the delivery order.
McDonald's <a href="https://corporate.mcdonalds.com/corpmcd/our-stories/article/chicken-big-mac.html">announced </a>that the Chicken Big Mac will drop at participating U.S. restaurants on Oct. 10, calling it a limited time offer.
"With the introduction of the Chicken Big Mac, we're excited to pay homage to one of our most iconic menu items, the Big Mac, and introduce it to a whole new generation of fans," McDonald's USA Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer Tariq Hassan said.
The Big Mac was introduced in 1968 and has been a staple item on the McDonald's menu.
McDonald's has partnered with well-known content creator Kai Cenat on the new sandwich launch with Cenat and friends livestreaming a taste test of the new menu item coming.
Given this could be one of the biggest menu item launches for McDonald's in some time, there is now a possibility that the restaurant chain steals some of Tesla's thunder on Oct. 10.
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Why It's Important: While any partnership between McDonalds and Tesla is likely an unfound rumor, the interaction with the company's posts on social media platform X by Musk and X CEO Linda Yaccarino.
"6 days until I know what I am having for lunch," Yaccarino <a href="https://x.com/lindayaX/status/1842172520763425046">tweeted </a>with a chicken emoji and burger emoji.
Also helping the rumors grow was the recent follow of McDonald's Senior Marketing Director Guillaume Huin by Musk.
Huin <a href="https://x.com/HuinGuillaume/status/1841855510833987690">tweeted </a>that the new chicken sandwich announcement date was coincidental but a post might spark speculation once again.
"And no, it was not related to the robotaxi but maybe you'll be able to take the robotaxi to your nearest McDonald's drive-thru on 10.10," Huin tweeted while tagging and telling people to ask @battleangelviv, who is listed as working on social media for X and Tesla.
This isn't the first time Musk has been connected to the restaurant giant. The billionaire previously said that he would <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/24/03/37470735/if-you-invested-100-in-dogecoin-when-elon-musk-offered-to-eat-a-happy-meal-on-tv-heres-how">eat a Happy Meal </a>live on television if McDonald's began accepting Dogecoin (CRYPTO: <a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/doge/usd">DOGE</a>) as a form of payment.
Musk<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/22/01/25206297/elon-musk-says-hell-eat-a-happy-meal-on-tv-if-mcdonalds-accepts-dogecoin-is-there-somethin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">&nbsp;offered a challenge&nbsp;</a>to McDonald&#8217;s in January 2022 to help push the restaurant company to accept Dogecoin as a payment option.
The&nbsp;<a href="https://twitter.com/elonmusk/status/1485953263040188416" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">tweet&nbsp;</a>from Musk came as speculation grew that McDonald&#8217;s was planning to accept Dogecoin, which turned out to be untrue.
Musk&nbsp;<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/markets/cryptocurrency/23/01/30597875/elon-musk-still-open-to-eating-happy-meal-on-tv-if-mcdonalds-accepts-dogecoin" target="_blank" rel="noreferrer noopener">confirmed again in 2023</a>&nbsp;that he was still open to the challenge if McDonald&#8217;s did their part.
MCD Price Action: McDonald's shares trade at $303.76 versus a 52-week trading range of $243.53 to $306.96. McDonald's stock is up 2% year-to-date in 2024. &nbsp;
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Jim Cramer has urged companies to reduce prices to attract consumers amid ongoing inflation concerns. He emphasized the need for a &#8220;giant reset&#8221; in pricing strategies.
What Happened: Cramer pointed out that while price increases have slowed, many businesses are hesitant to lower them due to worries about gross margins. He believes this reluctance is misguided and that companies must recognize the necessity for price reductions, CNBC <a href="https://www.cnbc.com/2024/10/02/cramer-says-companies-must-lower-prices-time-for-a-giant-reset.html">reported</a> on Wednesday.
"Companies are so reluctant to take prices down because they don't want to hurt their treasured gross margins," he said.
"But I think it may be time for a giant reset."
He cited examples, such as liquor companies attributing declining sales to changing consumer preferences rather than high costs. Cramer also mentioned Nike Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/NKE#NYSE">NKE</a>), which reported a mixed quarter, as an example of how inflation is affecting business.
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Cramer noted that consumers and Wall Street are favoring companies offering lower prices. He mentioned McDonald&#8217;s Corp. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) extending its $5 value meal and noted stock gains for Amazon.com Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/AMZN#NASDAQ">AMZN</a>), Costco Wholesale Corp. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/COST#NASDAQ">COST</a>), and Walmart Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WMT#NYSE">WMT</a>) as evidence.
Cramer predicted that 2024 will be remembered as the year consumers rejected inflated prices, leading to significant consequences for companies that fail to adjust.
Why It Matters: The call for price reductions comes at a time when market sentiment remains cautious. Traders are in a <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/earnings/24/10/41161081/us-stocks-staring-at-another-weak-open-as-traders-await-key-jobs-report-sentiment-wavers-as-oil-ext">&#8220;wait-and-watch&#8221; mode</a>, anticipating key economic data, including non-farm payrolls. This cautious sentiment is compounded by geopolitical tensions and other economic factors.
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Jim Cramer Pushes For Strategic Price Cuts Among Companies Amid Inflation Worries: 'It May Be Time For A Giant Reset'

Restaurant company Wendy's Co (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/WEN#NASDAQ">WEN</a>) may have a secret weapon up its sleeve in the battle of fast food restaurants as the industry competes<a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/restaurants"> to win customers.</a>
What Happened: While most restaurants are focused on <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/news/24/06/39428015/mcdonalds-announces-5-value-meal-as-it-looks-to-win-back-customers-were-committed-to-winning-the-val">value menu offerings,</a> Wendy's is turning its attention to a collaboration with one of the most well-known television characters in the last 25 years.
Wendy's announced Wednesday that it is collaborating with Paramount Global (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARA#NASDAQ">PARA</a>)(NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/PARAA#NASDAQ">PARAA</a>) owned Nickelodeon to celebrate the 25th anniversary of "SpongeBob SquarePants."
The restaurant company is rolling out its Krabby Patty Kollab that includes several menu items available at participating Wendy's locations for a limited time beginning Oct. 8. On Oct. 7 a Los Angeles location will offer an early sneak peek of the collaboration with "an immersive Wendy's drive-thru experience."
Wendy's is launching the following unique exclusive menu items:
<ul>
<li>Pineapple Under the Sea Frosty: iconic vanilla frosty with pineapple mango flavored puree swirl</li>
<li>Krabby Patty Kollab Burger: quarter pound of Wendy's fresh, never frozen beef, with two slices of American cheese, crip lettuce, tomato, pickle, onion, and a top-secret Krabby Kollab sauce on a toasted premium bun</li>
<li>"The Krabby Patty Kollab menu items are worth the wait for both ‘SpongeBob SquarePants' fands and Wendy's customers alike," the restaurant company said.</li>
</ul>
Wendy's will be the exclusive restaurant brand to partner on the "SpongeBob SquarePants" inspired menu items.
"In a world of people cutting corners, Wendy's is known for quality in everything we do – from our fresh, famous food to collaborations with brands that our fans love," Wendy's U.S. Chief Marketing Officer Lindsay Radkoski said.
Radkoski said the hope is that fans of all ages enjoy the collaboration of "two of the most iconic squares in pop culture."
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Why It's Important: The partnership could prove beneficial for Wendy's. It will likely highlight the company's unique square beef patties on its burgers. The partnership also highlights how Wendy's went from having one Frosty flavor to offering limited time flavors.
In 2006, Wendy's launched a vanilla Frosty alongside its signature chocolate flavor. Over the years, Wendy's has also offered flavors like strawberry, orange dreamsicle and triple berry.
Restaurant companies have been partnering with celebrities for years mainly through advertisements. McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) turned to celebrities for partnered meals that in some cases brought huge traffic to locations. McDonald's <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/general/entertainment/22/09/29059898/happy-meals-for-adults-coming-to-mcdonalds-heres-how-kanye-west-could-be-involved">partnered with the likes </a>of BTS, Saweetie, J Balvin and Travis Scott on meals.
Wendy's missed revenue estimates in the second quarter. Over the last five quarters, the company has missed revenue five straight times. However, it beat earnings per share expectations three times, according to data <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/pro/?utm_source=BZprocontent100224&amp;t=be2bearmibe3na1">from Benzinga Pro</a>.
The restaurant company is expected to report third-quarter financial results in October. While the quarter won't include the results of the SpongeBob collaboration, the report could be a potential catalyst for Wendy's.
If the company misses estimates, it could focus on the fourth quarter and how the collaboration is performing. If the company beats estimates, it could have extra optimism if it can point to how the collaboration is performing.
Price Action: Wendy's stock is down 1.1% to $17.46 on Wednesday, versus a 52-week trading range of $15.62 to $20.65.
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Wendy's Is Ready, Kids (And Adults): SpongeBob SquarePants Collaboration Includes Pineapple Frosty, Krabby Patty Burgers

Citigroup analyst Jon Tower maintains McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) with a Neutral and raises the price target from $301 to $317.

Citigroup Maintains Neutral on McDonald's, Raises Price Target to $317

<a href="https://x.com/McDonalds/status/1841479384479240506" title="https://x.com/McDonalds/status/1841479384479240506">https://x.com/McDonalds/status/1841479384479240506</a>

Reported Earlier, McDonald's Posts Picture On X Hinting To Collaboration With Twitch Streamer Kai Cenat, Saying "chat's about to pop off 10.10"

Upon signing, the new MFA agreement is expected to include a Renewal Option for a new, 20-year MFA, beginning January 1, 2045. Additionally, the new agreement is expected to include a royalty of Gross Sales of&nbsp;6.0%&nbsp;for the first ten years,&nbsp;6.25%&nbsp;for the subsequent five years and&nbsp;6.5%&nbsp;for the final five years.
In line with this view, the Company expects to open approximately 90 to 100 restaurants in 2025.

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McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) has outperformed the market over the past 20 years by 4.26% on an annualized basis producing an average annual return of 12.68%. Currently, McDonald's has a market capitalization of $219.23 billion. 
Buying $100 In MCD: If an investor had bought $100 of MCD stock 20 years ago, it would be worth $1,092.64 today based on a price of $304.20 for MCD at the time of writing.
<h3>McDonald's's Performance Over Last 20 Years</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727726420_0.png" alt="comp_fig" />
Finally -- what's the point of all this? The key insight to take from this article is to note how much of a difference compounded returns can make in your cash growth over a period of time.
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Here's How Much You Would Have Made Owning McDonald's Stock In The Last 20 Years

High-rolling investors have positioned themselves bullish on McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>), and it's important for retail traders to take note. 
\This activity came to our attention today through Benzinga's tracking of publicly available options data. The identities of these investors are uncertain, but such a significant move in MCD often signals that someone has privileged information.
Today, Benzinga's options scanner spotted 8 options trades for McDonald's. This is not a typical pattern.
The sentiment among these major traders is split, with 50% bullish and 12% bearish. Among all the options we identified, there was one put, amounting to $107,640, and 7 calls, totaling $441,864.
<h3>Predicted Price Range</h3>
After evaluating the trading volumes and Open Interest, it's evident that the major market movers are focusing on a price band between $145.0 and $440.0 for McDonald's, spanning the last three months.
<h3>Insights into Volume &amp; Open Interest</h3>
Assessing the volume and open interest is a strategic step in options trading. These metrics shed light on the liquidity and investor interest in McDonald's's options at specified strike prices. The forthcoming data visualizes the fluctuation in volume and open interest for both calls and puts, linked to McDonald's's substantial trades, within a strike price spectrum from $145.0 to $440.0 over the preceding 30 days.
<h3>McDonald's Option Volume And Open Interest Over Last 30 Days</h3>
<img src="https://www.benzinga.com/files/images/story/2024/1727450251_0.png" alt="Options Call Chart" />
<h3>Largest Options Trades Observed:</h3>

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<th>Symbol</th>
<th>PUT/CALL</th>
<th>Trade Type</th>
<th>Sentiment</th>
<th>Exp. Date</th>
<th>Ask</th>
<th>Bid</th>
<th>Price</th>
<th>Strike Price</th>
<th>Total Trade Price</th>
<th>Open Interest</th>
<th>Volume</th>
</tr>
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<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>12/20/24</td>
<td>$163.9</td>
<td>$161.1</td>
<td>$162.7</td>
<td>$145.00</td>
<td>$113.8K</td>
<td>1</td>
<td>7</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>PUT</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>01/16/26</td>
<td>$136.9</td>
<td>$132.5</td>
<td>$134.55</td>
<td>$440.00</td>
<td>$107.6K</td>
<td>0</td>
<td>8</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>SWEEP</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$2.9</td>
<td>$2.72</td>
<td>$2.9</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
<td>$66.7K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>355</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>NEUTRAL</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$3.6</td>
<td>$3.45</td>
<td>$3.53</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
<td>$66.3K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>1.1K</td>
</tr>
<tr>
<td>MCD</td>
<td>CALL</td>
<td>TRADE</td>
<td>BULLISH</td>
<td>10/04/24</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$2.96</td>
<td>$3.1</td>
<td>$305.00</td>
<td>$62.0K</td>
<td>2.4K</td>
<td>642</td>
</tr>
</tbody>
</table>

<h3>About McDonald's</h3>
McDonald's is the largest restaurant owner-operator in the world, with 2023 system sales of $130 billion across nearly than 42,000 stores and 115 markets. McDonald's pioneered the franchise model, building its footprint through partnerships with independent restaurant franchisees and master franchise partners around the globe. The firm earns roughly 60% of its revenue from franchise royalty fees and lease payments, with most of the remainder coming from company-operated stores across its three core segments: the United States, internationally operated markets, and international developmental/licensed markets.
Following our analysis of the options activities associated with McDonald's, we pivot to a closer look at the company's own performance.
<h3>Current Position of McDonald's</h3>
<ul>
<li>With a volume of 533,349, the price of MCD is up 0.94% at $306.51. </li>
<li>RSI indicators hint that the underlying stock may be overbought.</li>
<li>Next earnings are expected to be released in 31 days.</li>
</ul>
<h3>What Analysts Are Saying About McDonald's</h3>
In the last month, 5 experts released ratings on this stock with an average target price of $303.2.
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&#x2A; An analyst from Goldman Sachs persists with their Neutral rating on McDonald's, maintaining a target price of $325. 
&#x2A; An analyst from TD Cowen has revised its rating downward to Hold, adjusting the price target to $280. 
&#x2A; An analyst from Citigroup persists with their Neutral rating on McDonald's, maintaining a target price of $301. 
&#x2A; Maintaining their stance, an analyst from Baird continues to hold a Outperform rating for McDonald's, targeting a price of $320. 
&#x2A; An analyst from JP Morgan has decided to maintain their Overweight rating on McDonald's, which currently sits at a price target of $290. 
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This Is What Whales Are Betting On McDonald's

Top Wall Street analysts changed their outlook on these top names. For a complete view of all analyst rating changes, including upgrades and downgrades, please see our <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/analyst-stock-ratings">analyst ratings page</a>.
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<li>Bernstein raised the price target for Starbucks Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/SBUX#NASDAQ">SBUX</a>) from $92 to $115. Bernstein analyst Danilo Gargiulo upgraded the stock from Market Perform to Outperform. Starbucks shares rose 1.2% to close at $95.62 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/SBUX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>JMP Securities increased the price target for Meta Platforms, Inc. (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/META#NASDAQ">META</a>) from $550 to $635. JMP Securities analyst Andrew Boone maintained a Market Outperform rating. Meta shares gained 0.9% to close at $568.31 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/META/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Keybanc raised Crocs, Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CROX#NYSE">CROX</a>) price target from $149 to $155. Keybanc analyst Ashley Owens maintained an Overweight rating. Crocs shares fell 1.2% to close at $143.04 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CROX/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Baird boosted McDonald&#8217;s Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) price target from $280 to $320. Baird analyst David Tarantino maintained an Outperform rating. McDonald&#8217;s shares rose 0.1% to close at $300.47 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/MCD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock.</a></li>
<li>Baird raised Cintas Corporation (NASDAQ:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/CTAS#NASDAQ">CTAS</a>) price target from $194 to $209. Baird analyst Andrew Wittmann maintained a Neutral rating. Cintas shares gained 1.2% to close at $207.21 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/CTAS/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Keybanc raised the price target for On Holding AG (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ONON#NYSE">ONON</a>) from $47 to $60. Keybanc analyst Ashley Owens maintained an Overweight rating. On Holding fell 0.7% to close at $50.20 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ONON/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>BMO Capital raised Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/LSPD#NYSE">LSPD</a>) price target from $18 to $20. BMO Capital analyst Thanos Moschopoulos maintained an Outperform rating. Lightspeed Commerce shares jumped 12.9% to close at $15.68 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/LSPD/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Piper Sandler raised the price target for Ecolab Inc. (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/ECL#NYSE">ECL</a>) from $270 to $305. Piper Sandler analyst Charles Neivert maintained an Overweight rating. Ecolab shares gained 0.2% to close at $254.82 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/ECL/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Benchmark raised Flutter Entertainment plc (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/FLUT#NYSE">FLUT</a>) price target from $255 to $265. Benchmark analyst Mike Hickey maintained a Buy rating. Flutter Entertainment shares gained 5.1% to close at $239.86 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/FLUT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
<li>Goldman Sachs increased State Street Corporation (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/STT#NYSE">STT</a>) price target from $98 to $100. Goldman Sachs analyst Alexander Blostein maintained a Buy rating. State Street shares fell 0.5% to close at $88.50 on Wednesday. <a href="https://www.benzinga.com/quote/STT/analyst-ratings">See how other analysts view this stock</a>.</li>
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Baird analyst David Tarantino maintains McDonald's (NYSE:<a class="ticker" href="https://www.benzinga.com/stock/MCD#NYSE">MCD</a>) with a Outperform and raises the price target from $280 to $320.

Baird Maintains Outperform on McDonald's, Raises Price Target to $320

Dividends

Reported Earlier, McDonald's Board Of Directors Raised A Quarterly Cash Dividend To $1.77, An Increase Of 6% Over The Previous Quarterly Dividend

Restaurant Brands: The Buy Thesis For Q3 Has Tim Hortons As The Main Course

McDonald's ($MCD) has filed a lawsuit against the four largest beef producers in the U.S., according to a Financial Times report. The fast-food cha...

McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) Sues Beef Producers over Alleged Price-Fixing Scheme

Wall Street Lunch: McDonald's Starts A Beef

In a report released today, Dennis Geiger from UBS maintained a Buy rating on McDonald's (MCD – Research Report), with a price target of $345.00. T...

UBS Sticks to Their Buy Rating for McDonald's (MCD)

Winners and losers from Piper Sandler's latest survey of teenagers

Jack in the Box: Del Taco Takes Another Shot At Value Promotions

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McDonald's puts Beyond Meat vegan nuggets on French menu

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Notable analyst calls this week: Amazon, Microsoft and American Express among top picks

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Press Releases

McDonald's Announces Changes to Board of Directors; Enrique "Rick" Hernandez, Jr., Retires After a Distinguished 28 Years on the Board, Including Eight Years As Chairman

McDonald's® USA and Krispy Kreme® Announce Expanded National Partnership

McDonald's All American Games Selects Joyce Edwards and Dylan Harper as the 2024 Morgan Wootten National Players of the Year

Earnings

McDONALD'S REPORTS FIRST QUARTER 2024 RESULTS

McDONALD'S ANNOUNCES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND

Condado Tacos Announces Derrick Pratt as New Chief Executive Officer

McDONALD'S REPORTS SECOND QUARTER 2024 RESULTS

McDONALD'S RAISES QUARTERLY CASH DIVIDEND BY 6%

Arcos Dorados Exercises Renewal Option for Its Master Franchise Agreement With McDonald's

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