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McDonald’s U.S. Sales Slow as Consumers Spend More Cautiously

McDonald’s U.S. Sales Slow as Consumers Spend More Cautiously
NYT Business Tuesday 04 August 2026, 11:05 UTC By Julie Creswell 1 min read
Key Points

Stubborn inflation has put pressure on lower-income consumers, which make up a big share of McDonald’s customer base.

Stubborn inflation has put pressure on lower-income consumers, which make up a big share of McDonald’s customer base. [Image text:] McDonald's STRAWBERRY WATERMELON REFRESHER McCafe cDonald's SPRITE BERRY BLAST FIFAWER Sprite
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