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WEN's China franchise deal for up to 1,000 restaurants offers a new growth catalyst as international sales rise and U.S. traffic pressures linger.

The company is fighting to win over cash-strapped customers, but the cost of that fight is starting to strain the very franchise system that powers its business.

Even if a company is profitable, it doesn’t always mean it’s a great investment. Some struggle to maintain growth, face looming threats, or fail to reinvest wisely, limiting their future potential.

Restaurant Brands International (NYSE:QSR) saw strong U.S. restaurant traffic trends in late June. Burger King and Popeyes traffic outperformed major competitors such as McDonald's and Wendy's. The relative strength came during a challenging period for the broader quick service restaurant sector. Restaurant Brands International, the parent of Burger King, Popeyes and other quick service chains, is seeing U.S. traffic hold up better than some of the largest peers. In late June, customer...

Shares of fast-food chain McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) jumped 3.6% in the afternoon session after a report from UBS highlighted the company as an attractive defensive dividend stock for investors looking for opportunities outside of the technology sector.

Shares of fast-food company Restaurant Brands (NYSE:QSR) jumped 3.2% in the morning session after a report on U.S. restaurant traffic for late June showed its brands performing better than key competitors, suggesting relative strength in a challenging market.

Five coffee chains. Five completely different strategies. One coffee consultant breaking down exactly how each one wins.*Winning in retail isn't simple. We made it easier for you to know how:* https://clickhubspot.com/et1aCoffee consultant Matthew Evilsizor digs into the playbooks behind Starbucks, McDonald's, Dunkin', Dutch Bros, and Blank Street. Turns out, Starbucks is quietly running a $1.8 billion banking operation through its gift card program, Dutch Bros makes more money per square foot than almost any chain in the industry, and McDonald's has 210 million app subscribers it manipulates with 15-minute flash deals to manufacture urgency and cash flow on demand. Each chain dominates through a completely different mix of menu design, loyalty strategy, store footprint, and customer experience — and Matthew breaks down the mechanics behind all of it.0:00 Intro0:20 Menu Architecture4:40 Loyalty Strategy8:56 Biggest Trends in Retail9:40 Customer Experience13:15 Store DesignSpecial thanks to Matthew Evilsizor for contributing to this video. You can find more about his business here: https://consciousbean.com/Get the 5-minute newsletter keeping 2M+ innovators in the loop: https://thehustle.co/join-free-2

We recently compiled a list of the 10 Most Undervalued Dow Stocks to Buy According to Wall Street Analysts. McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) is among the most undervalued stocks. TheFly reported on June 29 that KeyBanc reduced its price target on MCD to $315 from $330 while maintaining an Overweight rating on the shares. The firm […]

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The return of the long-requested Snack Wrap after nearly a decade missing from menus generated strong consumer interest and became part of McDonald's broader effort to reignite menu momentum. The relaunch sparked strong demand across the U.S., with some restaurants experiencing temporary shortages ...

McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) has been removed from multiple Russell growth indices, marking a shift in how the stock is classified in key benchmarks. This index reshuffle affects McDonald's status within major growth-focused equity indices that many institutional and index-tracking funds follow. The change highlights a move in how the market groups McDonald's between growth and value styles, with potential implications for investor perception. For investors, this reclassification arrives at a time...

Chipotle's menu innovation, rewards momentum and expansion plans support growth. Yet, food and labor inflation remain headwinds.

Stock Market Today; The Dow Jones index rose Thursday after a surprise jobs report. Tesla stock moved up with Q2 deliveries due.

McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) just paid its latest quarterly dividend of $1.86 per share on June 16, extending one of the most reliable income streams in the Dow. Yet the same company sending checks to shareholders is presiding over a franchisee system buckling under inflation, tariff disruption and the weakest consumer sentiment reading in years. Both stories ... Despite Franchisees Struggling, McDonald’s Dividend Keeps Rising

Bryan Brown will help advance the fast food giant’s NEXT strategy, which includes restaurant redesigns and improved hospitality and employee experiences.

A buzzy new menu launch could help the chain win diners and market confidence as it eyes a U.S. IPO and franchised growth.

UBS highlighted PepsiCo and McDonald's as attractive defensive dividend stocks as investors look beyond the technology-led rally.

The dividend yield of MCD stock has risen to nearly 2.8%, with McDonald's on the verge of becoming a Dividend King. While not a tempting buy, dividend investors can start accumulating shares at these levels.

McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) declined slightly by around 3% over the past 30 days and is now trading close to its 52-week lows. Major concerns prompting the decline include margin pressure from franchises and weakening consumer foot traffic. The Street expects a recovery driven by the company’s McDonald’s NEXT strategy. The average 12-month analyst target suggests […]

SBUX enters 2H FY26 with sales momentum improving, but easing coffee, tariff and cost pressures remain key to margin recovery.

The former Raising Cane’s development executive will be charged with guiding the fast-food giant’s domestic growth.

The average brokerage recommendation (ABR) for McDonald's (MCD) is equivalent to a Buy. The overly optimistic recommendations of Wall Street analysts make the effectiveness of this highly sought-after metric questionable. So, is it worth buying the stock?

Restaurant Brands International posted Q1 2026 revenue of $2.26 billion and EPS of 86 cents, as Burger King U.S. comparable sales surged 5.8% amid its ongoing turnaround.

Investors are forgetting just how easily this company bounces back from economic headwinds.

An earnings call can reveal whether a company knows where it's going. But what if the most confident-sounding language is actually the biggest red flag?

Something has shifted in the beverage business over the past 24 months, and much of the industry coverage has missed an interesting storyline. Yes, McDonald’s is rolling out a national crafted beverage lineup. Yes, Taco Bell is targeting five billion dollars in beverage sales by 2030. Yes, KFC’s Kwench is scaling to roughly three thousand […]

McDonald's Corp. stock has tumbled based on fears about how gas prices have affected sales. But it may have been overdone, especially now that gas prices are falling. This article looks at ways to play MCD.

Versace and Rabanne see departures, while Rag & Bone taps a brand president.

McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) has brought back its original Fried Apple Pie to U.S. menus for a limited time after a 34 year absence. The move lines up with a series of menu revivals tied to the chain's focus on its core offerings and brand heritage. The Fried Apple Pie return is positioned as a national celebration and a way to deepen consumer engagement. For investors watching McDonald's at a share price of $269.76, the Fried Apple Pie revival highlights how the company is leaning on brand icons...

Quarterly revenue for both companies follows a striking seasonal rhythm, but their profit margins and global scale reveal key differences.