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McDonald's U.S. sales growth stalls amid consumer caution and rising prices

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McDonald's reported a profit increase in its second quarter, but U.S. sales growth slowed significantly to 0.8%. This slowdown is attributed to increased consumer caution regarding spending, influenced by factors like high gas prices and geopolitical concerns. The company has responded by adjusting its menu and introducing value offerings to attract customers. AI

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McDonald's U.S. sales growth stalls amid consumer caution and rising prices

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Michelle Chapman, The Associated Press ·

    McDonald’s U.S. sales growth stalls to 0.8% as gas prices bite

    A year after its Minecraft meal drove a 2.5% sales jump, McDonald's names a new U.S. chief amid a cautious-consumer slowdown,

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