MCD · 10-Q · 2026Q2 · Full report

Food Safety and Quality

MCDONALDS CORP · 2026-08-07 · Importance 10 · Surprise 6

Food safety remains a key determinant of customer trust, sales and profitability as McDonald’s menu and service model evolve. Food-borne illness, tampering or contamination can arise in the supply chain, restaurants or delivery operations, including through actual or perceived incidents. Such events could damage the McDonald’s brand and reduce consumer demand and financial performance.