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McDonald's (MCD) filed an 8-K current report with the SEC on September 23, 2026 reporting Item 7.01 (Regulation FD Disclosure), Item EX-99.1 (Exhibit EX-99.1). New targets announced to advance McDonald’s > NEXT strategy.
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Item 7.01 · Regulation FD Disclosure
- New targets announced to advance McDonald’s > NEXT strategy
- Investor release filed as Exhibit 99.1, containing the substantive target details
- Disclosure signals updated strategic priorities relevant to long-term growth and capital allocation
Item EX-99.1 · Exhibit EX-99.1
- NEXT targets +1.5 percentage points of chicken and beverage share by 2030 while maintaining beef leadership
- Operating margin targeted in the low-to-mid 50% range by 2030, with G&A at approximately 1.9% of Systemwide sales
- Restaurant efficiency target of approximately 250 basis points, equivalent to roughly $100,000 annual cash-flow benefit per average U.S. restaurant
- Approximately $8.5 billion in franchisee support planned through 2036, including approximately $5 billion through 2030
- Unit expansion expected to contribute nearly 2.5% to Systemwide sales growth in 2027, moderating to about 2% by 2030
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