McDonald's news
The gist
McDonald's announced an $8.5 billion plan to modernize restaurants and support franchisees.
The bet targets weak U.S. traffic and a share price near a 52-week low.
How it unfolded
- Jun 2026McDonald's announced its "NEXT" strategy, according to the company.
- Aug 2026Skye Anderson was named president of McDonald's U.S. business, the company said.
- Aug 2026McDonald's began piloting a media network across 450 company-owned U.S. restaurants, hoping to build it into a billion-dollar business.