Wall Street Isn’t Biting on McDonald’s NEXT Menu

McDonald's CEO Warns Elevated Inflation Will Stick Around Just Days After Fed Raises Rates

At McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) investor day on September 23, 2026, CEO Chris Kempczinski used a CNBC interview to make an unusually candid admission: the consumer backdrop that has bruised the burger giant all year is now the new normal. Speaking with Carl Quintanilla on Squawk on the Street, Kempczinski said, “One of the things I’ve talked […]

Will McDonald's Get Costlier? CEO Warns As Diners Are Eating Out Less

Data shows a net decline in restaurant visits over nearly a year, with diners choosing home meals and carefully planning dining out.

Wall Street Isn’t Biting on McDonald’s NEXT Menu

CEO Chris Kempczinski told CNBC Wednesday the company expects inflation and mediocre traffic to continue for the foreseeable future.

McDonald’s CEO expects high inflation, and fewer diner visits will be the new normal

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski said Wednesday that high inflation and stagnant customer traffic are no longer a passing squeeze—they are the new operating reality for the restaurant industry. “One of the things I’ve talked to our team about is we need to stop talking about that being a difficult environment, and just say that is […]

McDonald's CEO expects high inflation, flat traffic are not going away for restaurant industry

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said that he expects that high inflation and flat traffic will continue to weigh on the restaurant industry.

McDonald's expects inflation to keep traffic flat, shares dip after $8.5 bln capex plan

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