McDonald's CEO Reaffirms Expansion Goals Amid Margin Concerns
McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski reaffirmed the company's goal of reaching 50,000 restaurants by 2027 despite margin pressures in the U.S. The company reported strong Q1 2026 results, including a 3.8% rise in global comparable sales and $34 billion in systemwide sales. However, CFO Ian Borden noted that U.S. company-operated margins were 'not acceptable,' signaling underlying challenges.
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