McDonald's stock falls as it unveils plan to spend big on restaurant upgrades
McDonald’s shares fell after the company unveiled a new growth strategy called McDonald’s > NEXT. The plan includes spending on restaurant upgrades, according to CNBC, which identified the announcement as part of the fast-food company’s broader strategy.
McDonald’s stock fell after the fast-food company unveiled a new growth strategy called McDonald’s > NEXT, CNBC reported.
The strategy includes plans to spend on restaurant upgrades. CNBC said the plans are part of the company’s broader growth strategy.
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