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Todd Graves told Masters of Scale host Jeff Berman that his Raising Cane’s business plan earned the worst grade in his partner’s business class, despite being painstakingly detailed. “The professor said, the plan’s exceptional. I mean, I knew details. I knew exactly what our aprons would cost to get washed,” Graves recalled. The strategic flaw, ... Todd Graves’ Billion-Dollar Chicken Chain Started With the Worst Grade in Business School

A company that generates cash isn’t automatically a winner. Some businesses stockpile cash but fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their ability to expand.

McDonald's CEO has highlighted growing pressure on low income consumers as inflation and rising gas prices squeeze household budgets. The company sees signs that these customers are rethinking discretionary spending, including visits to McDonald's, which could affect its value focused offerings. Investors in NYSE:MCD are watching how these consumer trends could influence demand patterns and pricing decisions. For investors tracking NYSE:MCD, the comments land at a time when the stock has...

A number of stocks traded in opposite directions in the afternoon session after April CPI came in hot at 3.8% year-over-year and Brent oil rose to ~$107, deepening the consumer income squeeze that was already visible in restaurant sales.

MCD's Q1 sales momentum remains strong, but weaker U.S. company-run margins put pricing, costs and ownership mix in focus.

The cost of consuming beef is going to cost you more.

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) is one of the 10 Best Depressed Stocks to Buy in 2026. On May 11, 2026, JPMorgan lowered the firm’s price target on McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) to $305 from $325 while maintaining an Overweight rating on the shares following the company’s Q1 report. The firm reduced its same-store sales estimates to reflect […]

Companies that have raised dividends for shareholders for 50 years or more are the kinds of investments passive income investors need to own. Dependability is crucial for individuals seeking to increase their annual income through dividend stock investments. The Dividend Kings are the 57 companies that have raised their dividends for at least 50 years, ... Don’t Look Now, But 4 Blue-Chip Giants Could Be the Newest Dividend Kings

Even as tech surges, many other sectors in the market are trading at surprisingly attractive prices.

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) is included among the 10 Best US Stocks to Invest in According to Billionaires. McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) is the world’s leading global foodservice retailer with over 37,000 locations in over 100 countries. On May 8, Morgan Stanley lowered its price target on McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) from $334 to $331, while keeping an […]

Even as tech surges, many other sectors in the market are trading at surprisingly attractive prices.

We recently published Jim Cramer Revealed His Big AI Investing Fear & Discussed These 20 Stocks. McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) is one of the stocks discussed by Jim Cramer. McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD)’s shares are down by 10.8% over the past year and by 9% year-to-date. RBC Capital discussed the firm on May 9th as it lowered […]

Low-cost retailer stock should be an obvious buy during stressful economic times, but the numbers aren’t matching the theory.

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) was one of the stocks on which Jim Cramer shared his take, explaining that dot-com analogies do not hold up in this market. A caller asked if the stock is a buy, sell, or hold, and Cramer replied: Okay, McDonald’s is very tough because it’s breaking down here. It sells at 21 […]

SBUX's Q2 FY26 margin rises 110 bps to 9.4%, and EPS jumps 22%, with cost savings and moderating pressures key to sustaining earnings leverage.

Grocery prices jumped 0.5% in April and restaurant menu prices climbed 0.7%, the biggest monthly moves in either category since late 2025. Before that, you would have to go back to 2022 to find a hotter print. The April CPI report, released Tuesday by the BLS, showed headline inflation running at 3.8% year over year, ... Grocery and Restaurant Prices Post Biggest Jump Since 2022

Zacks.com users have recently been watching McDonald's (MCD) quite a bit. Thus, it is worth knowing the facts that could determine the stock's prospects.

The President wants rate cuts. His pick is set to take the chair at the Federal Reserve. Futures markets have spent weeks pricing in easing. Then the Bureau of Labor Statistics released the April Consumer Price Index report, and the door slammed shut. Headline CPI rose 3.8% year-over-year in April, up from 3.3% in March, ... Trump Wants Rate Cuts. The Data Just Made That Nearly Impossible.

The April inflation report landed with a number the Federal Reserve hoped it would never have to explain again. Consumer prices rose 3.8% year over year, the highest reading since 2023 and a sharp jump from March’s 3.3%. Energy did most of the damage: gasoline ripped 21% in March, the biggest monthly increase in data ... The Fed’s Worst-Case Scenario Is Quietly Unfolding

McDonald's Park will host MLS games, concerts and community events near the company's Chicago headquarters.

McDonald's Inc (NYSE:MCD) stock recently hit new 52-week lows, despite beating analyst estimates for revenue and earnings per share in the recently reported first quarter. The bad news for investors is there could be more pain ahead due to the increasing pain at the pump. Gas Prices Hit Fast Food Visits Rising gas prices could have consumers changing their summer vacation plans. On a shorter time scale, the rising cost of filling up at the gas pump could also lead consumers to change how often t

McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) has agreed to its first U.S. professional sports stadium naming rights deal, rebranding Chicago Fire FC's home venue as "McDonald's Park." The partnership includes a new flagship McDonald's restaurant at the stadium and a major investment in youth soccer and community programs in Chicago. The announcement positions McDonald's Park as a hub for local engagement, soccer fans, and broader community initiatives. For a company best known for its global restaurant footprint...

The all-time high for Wendy's stock (NASDAQ: WEN) was $29.46 back in June 2021. Today, it trades around $8. That's a brutal 70% collapse for one of the biggest fast-food brands in the world.

CMG is accelerating its international growth agenda - highlighted by a planned Frankfurt launch and partner-led entries in Mexico and South Korea.

McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) is dominating restaurant-sector headlines after a Q1 beat that pushed global comparable sales back to +3.8% and validated CEO Chris Kempczinski’s value-menu reset. But here’s what you should actually be watching. The Hot Trade Is Already Cooling The pullback has already started. Shares are down more than 10% in the past month and ... Forget McDonald’s. The Value Menu Isn’t Working and This Steakhouse Chain Is Taking Its Customers

Restaurant Brands International Inc. (NYSE:QSR) was among Jim Cramer’s stock calls on Mad Money as he discussed how semiconductor and AI infrastructure stocks are driving the market higher. Cramer highlighted the company’s latest quarterly results, as he remarked: Oh boy, it’s been a tough earnings season for the fast food space. We’ve heard some incredibly […]

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) shares are rising in premarket trading after announcing a landmark naming rights partnership with the Chicago Fire Football Club. The new $750 million stadium, opening in 2028, will be called McDonald's Park, marking the brand's first U.S. professional sports stadium naming deal. The initiative supports local youth through the P.L.A.Y.S. program and aims to expand access to soccer across Chicago, reinforcing McDonald's community presence. Earnings Snapshot Last

McDonald’s is renewing its vows with Chicago, striking a deal to put its name on a new professional soccer stadium in its longtime home. Chicago Fire Football Club’s planned stadium, scheduled to open in 2028, will be named McDonald’s Park under a deal set to be announced Wednesday. McDonald’s said the 22,000-seat Major League Soccer stadium will constitute the burger giant’s first naming rights deal for a professional sports facility in the U.S.

McDonald's stock is trading near its 52-week lows and has a dividend yield of aroudn 2.7%. However, the stock does not look like a compelling buy yet.

With an annual dividend yield of 2.71%, McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) is included among the 12 Best Blue Chip Dividend Stocks to Buy Now. McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) is the world’s leading global foodservice retailer with over 37,000 locations in over 100 countries. On May 9, RBC Capital analyst Logan Reich lowered the firm’s price target on McDonald’s […]