McDonald's Corporation (MCD)
McDonald's (MCD) Loyalty Program & Comps Aid Amid Cost Woes
McDonald's (MCD) benefits from the robust loyalty program, menu innovation, expansion efforts and global comps growth. However, high costs hurt.
McDonald's to end two-year drive-through AI experiment after mishaps at restaurants using the technology
McDonald's is ending a two-year experiment, conducted with IBM Corp., for drive-through, automated order taking, or AOT, and will remove the technology, following some mishaps at the more than 100 restaurants using it.
McDonald's AI Drive-Thru Disappears
24/7 Insights McDonald's Corp. (NYSE: MCD) wants to cut labor costs to improve profits and its share price.
McDonald's (MCD) Stock Slides as Market Rises: Facts to Know Before You Trade
In the most recent trading session, McDonald's (MCD) closed at $253.51, indicating a -0.03% shift from the previous trading day.
McDonald's High Dividend Yield Meets High Food Price Inflation
MCD now features a dividend yield that's near peak levels in at least 5 years, indicating attractive valuation. But on the negative side, I am seeing high food price inflation as a key profit headwind. It is impacting both consumer spending and MCD's menu prices, both could decrease customer flow.
McDonald's ends AI drive-thru trial as fast food industry tests automation
Companies have touted AI as future of the industry, but technology has also resulted in viral videos of wrong orders
McDonald's Stops Drive-Thru AI Chatbot Tests for Now as Voice Economy Grows
After two years of testing, McDonald's has ended its partnership with IBM to develop an artificial intelligence (AI)-powered drive-thru system. The collaboration, which aimed to change the fast-food ordering process by replacing human workers with voice-activated chatbots, had been a closely watched experiment in the industry.
McDonald's to end AI drive-thru experiment after errant orders — including one that added bacon to ice cream
Angry customers reported glitches with the new technology -- including one who says the machine added nine sweet teas to her order.
McDonalds is removing its AI drive-thru voice ordering system from over 100 restaurants after its mishaps went viral
McDonald's is removing its Automated Order Taker technology from over 100 restaurants. The food chain collaborated with IBM in 2021 to develop and deploy the AI software.
This McDonald's Analyst Begins Coverage With $288 Forecast; Here Are Top 5 Initiations For Thursday
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The Real Reason Yum! Brands Is Outperforming McDonald's Stock
Some may call it corporate greed, and some may buy the media message, but the truth is that fast food isn't cheap or quick. This CNBC short documentary covered some of the factors behind fast food price increases.
McDonald's: A Top Dividend Growth Play
McDonald's has achieved 13 straight quarters of revenue growth, despite high inflation hurting consumer spending. The fast-food chain plans aggressive expansion, with a goal of reaching 50,000 global restaurant units by FY 2027. McDonald's is a 'Dividend Aristocrat' with consistent profitability and potential for dividend growth.
