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McDonald’s

Global quick-service restaurant chain

corporate.mcdonalds.com

Headquarters: Chicago, United States
Company type: Public company
Number of employees: 320,000+
Industry: Food Retail & Distribution

Last updated October 22

Latest news about McDonald’s

In short: McDonald’s unveiled its NEXT strategy, reported soft US sales, and raised its dividend amid inflation pressures.

Company announcements

September 23 McDonald’s

McDonald's launches Make It Golden training to improve customer experience

This internal initiative focuses on hospitality and food quality fundamentals via immersive learning, Qualtrics feedback integration, and the new Arches of Excellence Award.

August 4 McDonald’s

McDonald's appoints Skye Anderson as President of McDonald's USA

The 26-year company veteran succeeds Joe Erlinger and will oversee nearly 14,000 US restaurants, advancing the McDonald's > NEXT strategy.

August 4 McDonald’s

McDonald's reports second quarter 2026 financial results

Global comparable sales rose 1.3%, systemwide sales grew 5% to $37 billion, and diluted EPS reached $3.32. Skye Anderson was named president of McDonald's USA.

June 30 McDonald’s

McDonald's appoints Bryan Brown as US Chief Development Officer

Bryan Brown brings over three decades of experience in restaurant development, real estate, and design. He previously spent more than a decade at Raising Cane's.

Media coverage

October 22 Yahoo Finance

McDonald's Q3 2026 Earnings: What to Expect

McDonald's is scheduled to report its third-quarter results next month, and analysts expect a single-digit earnings rise.

October 19 Yahoo Finance

McDonald's Bets $8.5 Billion on NEXT as Its CEO Warns Traffic Will Stay Flat

CEO Chris Kempczinski expects industry traffic in wholly owned markets to stay flat while inflation remains elevated. The $8.5 billion franchisee support plan through 2036...

October 18 Yahoo Finance

McDonald's (MCD) Is Considering A Tech Led Transfer Of Its Israel Franchise

McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) is in talks to transfer its Israel franchise to the founders of cloud security firm Wiz, according to recent reports. The prospective buyers...

October 8 MSN

McDonald's franchisees may push to cut $800,000 NEXT upgrade costs by 20-40%, analyst says amid debt fears

McDonald's franchisees may seek to cut the company's estimated $800,000 NEXT upgrade cost for a traditional US drive-through restaurant by 20 to 40 per cent...

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