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Macroeconomic Consumer Pressure

MCDONALDS CORP · 2026-09-06 · Importance 17 · Surprise 24

Third-party reporting describes weaker U.S. consumer spending as a continuing pressure on McDonald’s domestic business in 2026. Coverage links the company’s slowing U.S. sales growth and value-menu execution concerns to broader weakness among middle-American and working-class consumers. A July/August 2026 quarterly earnings call reportedly highlighted the slowdown, although one Milwaukee franchisee said sales at seven restaurants were growing at double-digit rates.

Key facts

• Reports cite concerns about U.S. consumer spending and pressures on McDonald's value menu affecting performance. source