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McDonald's is leaning into chicken and drinks to grow. New data shows it could be a tough task

Written and edited by the WorldPing NewsdeskPublished Updated Original reporting: CNBC World

What happened

McDonald's is targeting growth in chicken and beverages, but Consumer Edge data shows Chick-fil-A and coffee chains gaining in customer spending.

Key facts

  • Reported by CNBC World and published Mon, 12 Oct 2026 14:56:42 UTC.

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