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Does AI Pricing Lawsuit And Costly Remodel Push Change The Bull Case For McDonald's (MCD)?
09.10.2026 00:20
In recent months, McDonald's has been hit with a federal class-action lawsuit alleging its AI-powered pricing tools amount to illegal price coordination among franchisees, while also facing mounting franchisee resistance to the costly US$8.50 billion "Next" remodel program. Together, these pressures highlight how McDonald's push into AI-enabled operations and large-scale reinvestment is testing the balance between corporate control, franchise economics, and customer trust. We'll now examine...
Why there's a spotlight on Trump's relationship with Big Tech and corporate America
08.10.2026 19:42
President Trump disclosed the trades he made in August, including shares of tech companies like Microsoft (MSFT), Nvidia (NVDA), and SpaceX (SPCX). Trump also honored the CEOs of many of those companies after the disclosure was released on Thursday. Yahoo Finance Washington Correspondent Ben Werschkul outlines all of the details.
How Much Higher Can Chipotle Stock Go From Here?
08.10.2026 18:52
Shares of Chipotle Mexican Grill (CMG) have fallen 17% (as of October 7, 2026) from their most recent high on September 14, 2026. The company has not reported results since its July 29 call, when management noted that sales trends had softened in recent weeks. A quick decline often attracts opportunistic buyers, especially since the restaurant chain has experienced sharp drops before. So what did buyers of Chipotle's earlier drops have to show for it a year later.
McDonald’s Calls AI Price-Fixing Suit “Filled With Inaccuracies” as It Goes 98% Franchised
08.10.2026 17:43
Key TakeawaysA lawsuit filed Oct. 2 in federal court in Illinois says McDonald’s AI-enhanced pricing tool for US franchisees amounts to price fixing, and the company calls the suit “filled with inaccuracies.
CKE appoints IHOP alum as Hardee’s president
08.10.2026 16:30
Alisa Gmelich brings over 30 years of brand experience to her new role, where she will oversee growth, guest experience improvements and menu optimization.
BetterInvesting™ Magazine Update on Descartes Systems Group and McDonald's Corp.
08.10.2026 15:30
The Editorial Advisory and Securities Review Committee of BetterInvesting Magazine Descartes Systems Group (DSGX: NASDAQ) as its "Stock to Study and McDonald's Corp. (MCD: NYSE) as its "Undervalued Stock" in the December 2026 issue for investors' informational and educational use.
Starbucks Slides 3% as Chipotle Mexican Grill Jumps 5% on Takeover Talk; McDonald’s Ticks Up
08.10.2026 15:05
A newspaper report that Starbucks is eyeing a takeover of Chipotle sent the two stocks in opposite directions, raising a pointed question about whether a coffee chain still rebuilding itself can afford to absorb a second brand at the same time.
McDonald’s navigates pushback over Next initiatives
08.10.2026 14:52
Franchisees were reportedly surprised by remodel costs, per Bloomberg, and McDonald’s has been sued for using a pricing tool that allegedly determined what customers would be willing to pay.
MCD Stock’s Target Cut To $250 By Bernstein Amid Sales Growth Concerns, NEXT Uncertainty
08.10.2026 14:15
According to The Fly, Bernstein said McDonald’s operating-margin improvement remains highly attainable, but the path to stronger sales growth is still unproven.
Ace Hardware Ranks No. 6 on Franchise Times Top 400 List
08.10.2026 12:57
Ace Hardware, the world's largest hardware cooperative, has earned the No. 6 ranking on the Franchise Times Top 400 list. The annual ranking evaluates the largest U.S.-based franchise systems by global systemwide sales. Ace remains the highest-ranked hardware brand on the list.
McDonald’s (MCD): Is Wall Street Overlooking Its High-Margin Franchise Model?
08.10.2026 12:05
Share price for McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE:MCD) reflects on rising skepticism around the company’s growth trajectory and the weight of its leverage. Other fundamentals appear healthy, such as its elite profitability margins and attractive cash flows. Valuation remains compressed as investors try to weigh if the company’s 3.70% topline growth is a temporary soft patch or […]
Chick-fil-A refuses to let AI take your drive-thru order — even as McDonald’s and Wendy’s race to automate theirs
08.10.2026 10:00
“From our experience, we really want that hospitality to be human to human.”
McDonald's accused of AI-fueled price fixing in federal court — says lawsuit is 'filled with inaccuracies'
08.10.2026 09:00
“AI does not set the price of a Big Mac or any other menu item,” the company wrote on its website.
Bernstein Maintains Market Perform on McDonald's, Lowers Price Target to $250
08.10.2026 08:41
Bernstein analyst Danilo Gargiulo maintains McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) with a Market Perform and lowers the price target from $295 to $250.
McDonald's: Same-Store Sales Are An Overrated Metric (Upgrade)
08.10.2026 03:41
McDonald's store expansion, not just SSS, drives top line growth. Click here to read more on MCD stock and why it is upgraded to Strong Buy.
The Crash-Proof Portfolio: 5 Elite Dividend Stocks Built to Survive a Market Meltdown
07.10.2026 12:43
Market indicators are flashing red heading into October, and investors who wait too long to reposition may regret it. Five elite dividend stocks in healthcare, consumer staples, and utilities have weathered every major crash for decades, and they are still trading at compelling entry points right now.
McDonald’s sued for alleged antitrust violations by using AI tool to determine pricing for franchises
07.10.2026 11:00
Suit says AI tool allows independently owned franchises to exchange nonpublic price and sales information
New Report by Mercy For Animals: McDonald's Serves Plant-Based Burgers Abroad. Why Not in America?
07.10.2026 10:00
McDonald's, the leading global food service retailer, offers plant-based burgers to customers in countries around the world, yet most American consumers still don't have access to the same menu option. Mercy For Animals released Patty Battles: How the Biggest U.S. Burger Chains Stack Up, a new report evaluating plant-based menu offerings at the nation's largest burger chains and encouraging McDonald's to expand plant-based choices in the United States.
Chick-fil-A draws hard line as McDonald’s pushes drive-thru AI
06.10.2026 01:37
Chick-fil-A rejects a fast-food AI trend rivals are embracing
McDonald’s Franchisee Model Is Under Pressure. Here’s Why Investors Should Stay Away
06.10.2026 00:22
McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD) dropped about 6% on September 23, marking its biggest one-day decline in more than a year and pushing the stock to a four-year low. The company’s investor day failed to provide Wall Street with enough confidence that the U.S. turnaround will happen quickly. Shares are now down roughly 22% this year and […]