McDonald's CEO just shared some bad news about the K-shaped economy

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McDonald's President and CEO Chris Kempczinski listens as U.S. President Donald Trump delivers remarks at the McDonald's Impact Summit at the Westin DC Downtown on November 17, 2025.
McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said spending patterns between higher- and lower-income consumers will diverge further.

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McDonald's CEO predicted peak drink innovation. I regret to inform you: He was right.

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The Orange Dream and Wtrawberry Watermelon Refresher drinks at McDonald's are part of the new "dirty soda" collection. I love it.

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McDonald's is shaking up your soda run

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McDonald's has a new lineup of crafted sodas and refreshers.

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I compared Chili's Big Crispy chicken sandwich to McDonald's McCrispy. One was a way better value.

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Chili's is taking on the fast-food giant with five new chicken sandwich flavors and an update to its 3-For-Me value meal.

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I found boxes of my dad's McDonald's memorabilia from the '70s and '80s. I decided to sell them all.

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Sarah Israel's dad was a McDonald's executive and kept tons of memorabilia from the 80s.

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McDonald's CEO said he blames his mother for his infamous Big Arch taste test

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McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski at a podium
CEO Chris Kempczinski said he blamed his mother for his infamous Big Arch taste test.

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I compared McDonald's Big Arch and Big Mac burgers. The Big Arch put the chain's signature burger to shame.

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I compared McDonald's Big Arch and Big Mac burgers. I preferred the newer burger.

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Costco's CEO chows down on a $1.50 hot dog combo in the latest riff on the McDonald's burger meme

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Customers wait in line to order below signage for the Costco Kirkland Signature $1.50 hot dog and soda combo, in California.
Costco's CEO says the $1.50 hot dog combo is here to stay.

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Our chaotic Big Mac pricing test

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The price is the price. At least it's supposed to be.

McDonald's CEO is getting roasted for his 'Big Arch' review. Think you could do better running things? Take this quiz!

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McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski at a podium
CEO Chris Kempczinski is taking lots of heat for his review of McDonald's new "Big Arch" burger.

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