McDonald’s to invest $8.5 billion over 10 years to modernize restaurants and expand protein-focused menu
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McDonald's plans to invest $8.5B over the next decade to modernize 46,000 restaurants, expand automation (inventory, scheduling) and improve kitchen productivity while introducing more protein-focused menu items. With industry traffic flat, the strategy underscores a share-gain and efficiency-driven growth outlook. Investors reacted negatively to the scale and execution risk of the capex program, sending shares down nearly 5%.
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McDonald’s said Wednesday it will invest $8.5 billion over the next decade to modernize restaurants worldwide and roll out higher-protein items such as a grilled chicken sandwich and wraps. The company also plans to automate more tasks, including inventory and scheduling, to improve kitchen efficiency. With fast-food traffic flattening, CEO Chris Kempczinski said growth will depend on taking share from rivals and boosting productivity. McDonald’s shares fell nearly 5% on Wednesday, marking their biggest one-day drop since April 2025.
