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20 Mar 2026, 16:00 UTC · 32w ago
Fast Food Chains Rush to Offer Discounts Even as Beef Prices Soar
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Rising beef costs combined with a rush toward discounting create a margin squeeze for MCD and QSR. This dual pressure on both input costs and average check size suggests a negative impact on near-term earnings.
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Record high beef prices increase operating costs while aggressive promotional activity threatens to lower average check sizes.
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