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McDonald's CEO expects high inflation, lackluster traffic are here to stay
What happened
McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said that he expects that high inflation and flat traffic will continue to weigh on the restaurant industry.
Key facts
- Reported by CNBC and published Wed, 23 Sep 2026 20:23:52 UTC.
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McDonald's CEO expects high inflation, lackluster traffic are here to stay
'Proteinflation': Meet the people paying up to £100 for a bag of protein
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