McDonald's Unveils $8.5 Billion Global Plan to Modernize Its Restaurants
Facing falling sales and a sharp drop in its stock price, McDonald's is investing $8.5 billion over the next decade to upgrade restaurants, menus, and technology across its global network.
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McDonald's hosts investor day amid disappointing U.S. sales
CNBC ↗Company announces $8.5 billion global modernization initiative
cnn.com ↗Focus on chicken menu expansion as part of growth strategy
Financial Times ↗Hand-breaded chicken tested in 10,000 Asian outlets and some U.S. locations
The Independent ↗Stock drops nearly 5 percent following modernization announcement
Новости Молдовы - Point.md ↗McDonald's introduces Archy AI drive-thru system with high accuracy
Times of India Top Stories ↗AI drive-thru Archy supports English and Spanish orders
Bloomberg Technology ↗Stock remains under pressure as customers push back on higher menu prices
Bloomberg ↗
