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McDonald's is losing spending share to key rivals like Chick-fil-A, new data finds
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01 THE MACHINE READ
WHY IT MATTERS.
McDonald's losing spending share to rivals signals competitive pressure on its traffic and pricing power.
McDonald's loses share to chicken rivals
CATALYST TO WATCH
Next quarterly same-store sales
MAIN RISK
Promotions may not regain traffic
FULL DISPATCH
McDonald’s is pegging its growth hopes on chicken and beverages, but data shows it is losing spending share to key rivals like Chick-fil-A. CNBC's Brandon Gomez has the details.
02 THE STORY SO FAR
THE RECORD, IN ORDER.
STANDALONE ITEM — NOT YET FOLDED INTO A DEVELOPING STORY.
03 WHO'S INVOLVED
ENTITIES ON FILE.
AFFECTEDConsumer
AFFECTEDRetail
04 RECEIPTS
THE SOURCE RECORD.
1 SOURCES CONFIRMED05 PROPAGATION
WHAT THIS TOUCHES.
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