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McDonald's added its most U.S. locations since 2002 last year

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 21, 2026

The fast-food giant finished 2025 with 149 more domestic restaurants than it started the year with, marking a shift change in the company’s development strategy.

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How will McDonald’s affect the beverage market?

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 17, 2026

The Bottom Line: The fast-food giant begins its big push into the fast-growing drinks business starting next month. The impact may not be what you think it will be.

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Can Burger King ever catch McDonald's?

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 06, 2026

The Bottom Line: The two chains have long been rivals, but it has been entirely one-sided in recent years. Here’s what it would take for the smaller chain to accomplish this lofty goal.

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Just how much cheaper is McDonald’s Under $3 Menu?

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 03, 2026

The fast-food giant’s operators will lower prices on many of the items on the menu, based on data from Technomic. But some customers point out that the chain’s previous offer was better.

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McDonald's Under $3 Menu will make its debut later this month

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 02, 2026

The fast-food giant’s latest value effort, which debuts April 21, comes amid an ongoing discount push as gas prices soar and consumers continue to cut back on dining out.

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The making of a drive-thru record

By Joe Guszkowski on Mar. 31, 2026

Tech Check: Almost 25 years ago, a McDonald’s in Cheyenne, Wyoming, served more than 400 cars in a single hour, thanks to a singular obsession and some innovative technology.

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Straight off its Oscar wins, 'KPop Demon Hunters' takes on McDonald's

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 24, 2026

The burger giant teams up with Netflix, inviting fans to choose a side through dueling adult meals inspired by the chain’s South Korean restaurants.

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McDonald's tests the limits of value pricing

By Joe Guszkowski and Lisa Jennings on Mar. 13, 2026

The Week in Restaurants: This week’s episode of the weekly restaurant news discussion podcast looks at McDonald's latest value offer, trouble at Noma and Uber Eats' fee hikes.

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Burger King appears to come out on top of the burger wars

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 12, 2026

The fast-food chain received a spike in visits last week after the brand’s president went viral for taking a bite of the Whopper, according to data from the food traffic tracking firm Placer.ai.

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McDonald's is again doubling down on value

By Jonathan Maze on Mar. 11, 2026

The fast-food giant is reportedly planning a $3 menu in April along with $4 breakfast meals as it works to lure more lower-income consumers.

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