McDonald's: the franchised cash machine still has to prove value traffic is holding

McDonald's reported FY2025 revenue of $26.9 billion and 2026 Q1 revenue of $6.5 billion. The thesis depends on value, traffic, franchise economics, unit growth, digital scale and cash conversion.

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McDonald's reported FY2025 revenue of $26.9 billion and 2026 Q1 revenue of $6.5 billion. The thesis depends on value, traffic, franchise economics, unit growth, digital scale and cash conversion.

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