Latest McDonald’s News & Updates
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Global quick-service restaurant chain
mcdonalds.com- Headquarters
- Chicago, United States
- Company type
- Public company
- Number of employees
- 450,000+
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Latest news about McDonald’s
In short: McDonald’s introduced a new permanent beverage lineup across its U.S. and Canadian markets while facing criticism over rising menu prices.
Company announcements
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McDonald's reports Q1 2026 results
Global comparable sales rose 3.8%. Systemwide sales increased 11% to $34 billion. Revenues up 9%, operating income up 12%. Diluted EPS $2.78.
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McDonald's USA launches first-ever Refreshers and crafted sodas
Starting May 6, six new specialty drinks with bold flavors like Strawberry Watermelon Refresher and Sprite Berry Blast arrive nationwide. They feature freeze-dried fruits, popping boba, and cold foam.
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McDonald’s appoints three executives to new leadership roles
Skye Anderson as U.S. COO, Mason Smoot as SVP Global Franchising and Delivery, Mattijs Backx as Chief Transformation and Services Officer. These changes drive growth and operations.
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Court dismisses discrimination claims against McDonald’s
U.S. District Court grants summary judgment, removing McDonald’s Corporation and CEO as defendants and dismissing non-promotion and disparate treatment claims. McDonald’s vows to defend remaining allegations.
Media coverage
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McDonald’s Faces Backlash Over McValue Menu as Americans Reminisce About 99-Cent Burgers
Is the McValue Menu actually providing customers with good value? On April 21, McDonald’s McValue Me...
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McDonald's says 'pressures' straining customers — and it could get worse
The world's biggest burger chain posted U.S. same‑store sales growth of 3.9 per cent in the first quarter, missing analyst expectations of a 4.2 per...
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Why McDonald's is supersizing in China
While many foreign consumer brands in China, including Starbucks, Nike, and LVMH, face slowing growth and tougher competition, McDonald's is expanding aggressively. The company plans...
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McDonald's reaffirms plan for about 50,000 restaurants by end of 2027 while revisiting US company-store margins
Q1 2026 Management View "In Q1, we grew global system-wide sales 6% in constant currency and global comparable sales grew 3.8%" (Chairman, President & CEO...
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