McDonald's Surges As These Two Factors Drive Q2 Beat

McDonald's stock swung higher early Wednesday after the Dow Jones fast
food chain topped estimates for its Q2 results as customers spent more
per visit.
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CEO Chris Kempczinski credited the quarter to the "power of compelling
value, standout marketing, and menu innovation."

https://www.investors.com/news/mcdonalds-stock-earnings-q2-2025-dow-jones/

CEO Chris Kempczinski credited

Bullshit...vacationers have hunkered down to cheap meals....and more
of them this year.

Record number of travelers plan to hit the road for summer vacation,
survey shows
By Meghan Schiller
Updated on: April 22, 2025

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On Wed, 06 Aug 2025 11:55:42 -0500, JAB <here@is.invalid> wrote:

CEO Chris Kempczinski credited the quarter to the "power of compelling
value, standout marketing, and menu innovation."

https://www.investors.com/news/mcdonalds-stock-earnings-q2-2025-dow-jones/

McDonald's to Cut Combo-Meal Prices After Convincing Franchisees

Burger chain working to improve its affordability, after consumers
recoiled from escalating restaurant menu prices

McDonald's... is lowering the cost of its combo meals, after consumers
were left sticker-shocked by Big Mac meals that climbed to $18 in some
places.

https://www.wsj.com/business/hospitality/mcdonalds-combo-meal-prices-929b4891

power of compelling value

Bullshit....

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