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McDonald's is leaning into chicken and drinks to grow. New data shows it could be a tough task

CNBC BusinessMonday, October 12, 2026 at 2:56 PM

RedScroll Brief

McDonald's is targeting growth in chicken and beverages, but Consumer Edge data shows Chick-fil-A and coffee chains gaining in customer spending.

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Impact
High
Category
Business
Market relevance
High
Why it matters
Corporate and market moves reprice risk and reveal where power and cash are concentrating. McDonald's is targeting growth in chicken and beverages, but Consumer Edge data shows Chick-fil-A and coffee chains gaining in customer spending. Investors will watch earnings, rates, and competitive positioning connected to Business.
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What happened

McDonald's is targeting growth in chicken and beverages, but Consumer Edge data shows Chick-fil-A and coffee chains gaining in customer spending.

Why it matters

Corporate and market moves reprice risk and reveal where power and cash are concentrating.

Background

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Timeline

  1. CNBC Business published: McDonald's is leaning into chicken and drinks to grow. New data shows it could be a tough task

  2. Story is in today’s RedScroll edition. Follow the original source for updates.

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Investors will watch earnings, rates, and competitive positioning connected to Business.

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