McDonalds

Consumer

For Domino’s Investors, Chain Restaurant Price Wars May Be ‘Best Deal Ever’

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In August, the company revived its “Best Deal Ever” promotion, offering a large pizza with any toppings for just $9.99.

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Consumer

McDonald’s Plans to ‘Do It All for You’ (Again) With Massive Restaurant Expansion

The company is on a mission to open 10,000 new locations over the next four years, bringing its worldwide total to 50,000.

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Artificial Intelligence

May AI Take Your Order, Please?

AI is moving into jobs in food services and retail traditionally best left to humans. Can the imperfect tech give customers what they want?

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Consumer

Economic Anxiety Leaves McDonald’s Digesting Biggest Sales Drop in Five Years

Fast-food chain McDonald’s, an economic indicator because of its mammoth global presence, posted its worst earnings report since 2020.

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Consumer

Bubble Tea Chain Mixue Leads Hong Kong IPO Revival

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The biggest restaurant chain in the world just completed a splashy IPO — and you’ve likely never heard of it.

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