Chris Kempczinski

American business executive, CEO of McDonald's

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As you know, in our system, that’s not something that we just flip the switch on,
We don't have a strategy problem. We simply didn't execute at the level we needed to in the second quarter,
This is the environment that we’re in right now. You have to be on your game and deliver that value,
The biggest thing that you need to do in an environment like this is you have to be able to earn share,
The winners will be the companies that create more demand and deliver it more efficiently,
Across the board, we're seeing that inflation is sticky,

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McDonald's CEO expects high inflation, flat traffic are not going away for restaurant industry

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The chain also faces heavy competition from the rapid rise of chicken shop chains including Popeyes and Wingstop as well as expansion by the more established player KFC, driven particularly by the popularity of fried chicken among younger Gen Z consumers

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Global firms express confidence in Chinese market at CDF 2026

Global Times Chinaglobaltimes.cn/page/202603…

Unilateralism and protectionism are running rampant, while forces advocating cooperation and promoting development continue to grow stronger; economic growth in traditional sectors faces difficulties, while development in emerging fields is gaining momentum; the international rules-based order suffers severe damage and disruption, while many countries actively advance reforms and improvements to global governance; power politics prevails with arbitrary and reckless conduct, while calls for upholding fairness and justice grow ever louder, Li said

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