McDonald's Announces Expansion Plan with 2,500 New Openings and $3.7 Billion Capital Expenditure
McDonald's (MCD) has outlined an aggressive growth strategy involving the opening of 2,500 gross new restaurant locations. To support this expansion and long-term infrastructure needs, the company plans to allocate approximately $3.7 billion in capital expenditure. A key component of their future roadmap includes the launch of a new U.S.-based value program scheduled for early 2027. In its Q3 2026 performance update, the company reported global comparable sales growth of 1.5% and system sales growth of 4% in constant currency. Management attributed these results to the increasing contribution from new restaurant openings, signaling a successful execution of their current expansion model.