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McDonald's accused of AI-fueled price fixing in federal court — says lawsuit is 'filled with inaccuracies'
KHemaz/GVN via Getty Images Fast food giant McDonald's [NYSE: MCD], which has struggled with its integration of artificial intelligence in the past, is now facing a federal lawsuit that alleges the company has violated U.S. antitrust laws with its AI tool, which recommends prices …
What Is McDonald's (MCD) Signaling With Its Faster Dividend And New US Chief?
McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) increased its quarterly dividend payout while several quick service rivals kept their dividends unchanged. The company accelerated the timing of its dividend decision, signaling management's current stance on cash returns to shareholders. McDonald's appointed a new president for its USA division as …
Why Sozzi just added McDonald's to the 'Wall of Underperformers'
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi takes a look at the biggest stories as the trading day kicks off, weighing in on Marvell's (MRVL) investor day, the tech sector's market performance, the latest McDonald's (MCD) frenzy, and more. Sozzi also sits down with SailPoint …
McDonald's franchisees are pushing back against costly upgrades. What's going on?
Yahoo Finance Executive Editor Brian Sozzi outlines the details of Bloomberg's recent report about the tension between McDonald's (MCD) and its franchisees. Video Transcript 00:00 Speaker A There was a story, shout out to the Bloomberg team, uh talking about how franchisees are balking …
McDonald’s sued for allegedly using AI tool to determine pricing for franchises
According to the company, the average price of a McDonald's menu item increased about 40% between 2019 and 2024.Photograph: Damian Dovarganes/AP McDonald's is facing a lawsuit in federal court over its alleged use of an AI tool to determine pricing across independent franchises, which …
New Report by Mercy For Animals: McDonald's Serves Plant-Based Burgers Abroad. Why Not in America?
New Burger Report Calls on the Nation's Largest Burger Chain to Expand Plant-Based Options for American Consumers CHICAGO, Oct. 7, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- McDonald's, the leading global food service retailer, offers plant-based burgers to customers in countries around the world, yet most American consumers …
McDonald's sued over AI tool that recommends prices to US franchisees
McDonald's is facing a federal lawsuit that alleges its AI-enhanced pricing tool violates antitrust laws because it shares nonpublic data with franchisees who might be competing in the same market. The lawsuit, which was filed Friday in Illinois, said McDonald's pricing tool uses artificial …
McDonald’s (MCD) Has Negative Shareholder Equity. Here is Why That Is Deliberate
McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) was trading at around $232 on October 5, down 21.67% over twelve months and close to its 52-week low of $229.20. Its book value per share is negative $1.45. On paper, the company's liabilities exceed its assets. That is not distress. …
McDonald’s stock gains 0.3% despite franchisee pushback over store upgrades
Investing.com -- McDonald's Corp. (NYSE:MCD) shares rose 0.3% Tuesday despite a Bloomberg report that franchisees are balking at an approximately $800,000 per-location bill to overhaul stores under the company's new business initiative. Before you buy NVIDIA: our AI model's stock picks are beating the …
McDonald's hit with lawsuit alleging AI pricing system violates antitrust laws
bgwalker McDonald's (MCD [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/MCD]) is facing a proposed nationwide class-action lawsuit in federal court in Chicago, alleging that the fast-food giant illegally coordinates menu prices across its franchised and company-owned restaurants using an AI-powered pricing system. The lawsuit, filed on Friday, said the company …
McDonald’s Franchisee Model Is Under Pressure. Here’s Why Investors Should Stay Away
McDonald's Corporation (NYSE:MCD) dropped about 6% on September 23, marking its biggest one-day decline in more than a year and pushing the stock to a four-year low. The company's investor day failed to provide Wall Street with enough confidence that the U.S. turnaround will …
McDonald's Sued Over Alleged Algorithmic Price-Fixing With Franchisees
McDonald's (MCD) is facing a proposed class-action lawsuit alleging it used an algorithm-driven pric PREMIUM Upgrade to read this MT Newswires article and get so much more. A Silver or Gold subscription plan is required to access premium news articles. Upgrade Already have a …
McDonald's looks to provide marathoners with a boost
Magdalena Wygralak McDonald's (MCD [https://seekingalpha.com/symbol/MCD]) is participating in the Chicago Marathon in a unique way. The restaurant giant is launching Pickle Boost, bottled pickle brine aimed at runners, spectators, and pickle fans during marathon weekend in its hometown. The promotion is a direct play …
McDonald's stock sell-off refuses to stop
Any semblance of sizzle has been pounded out of McDonald's (MCD) stock. Shares of the high-calorie fast food seller dropped below $230 for the first time in more than four years on Monday. Today's move is being driven by a relatively bearish note from …
Value Wars Intensify: Can McDonald's Stay Ahead of QSR Rivals?
McDonald's Corporation MCD is intensifying its focus on affordability as competition for value-conscious QSR consumers heats up. The company believes it has regained its value leadership in the United States, but second-quarter 2026 execution issues show that maintaining that advantage will require sharper coordination …