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McDonald's MCD

192 headline mentions across 300+ news sites in the last 30 days, against 73 in the 30 days before.

Headline mentions192last 30 days
Average tone -0.04 49 positive, 71 negative
Trending searches9last 90 days
SEC filings10last 90 days

Daily news coverage

Bars show how many headlines mentioned McDonald's on each day we took a news snapshot; the line shows their average tone.

Recent headlines

  • +0.58

    Record credit card balances, fewer trips to McDonald’s: More signs of strain ahead of the holidays

    nbcnews.com · Nov 12
  • +0.57

    McDonald's brings back Pokemon Happy Meals with 15 collectible toys, cards

    abcnews.go.com · Nov 12
  • +0.34

    Chris Kempczinski’s new value menu for McDonald’s

    semafor.com · Nov 12
  • -0.38

    McDonald’s foot traffic falls as more customers struggle with the high cost of living

    latimes.com · Nov 11
  • +0.00

    Government wants to send Irish troops on ‘Israel-friendly mission’, Mary Lou McDonald claims

    irishtimes.com · Nov 11
  • -0.20

    Will McDonald IV wanted out and the Jets kept him. He has no hard feelings but wants more snaps

    philly.com · Nov 11
  • -0.30

    Somali citizen from Kenya accused of shooting 2 Iowa McDonald's workers — over alleged incorrectly filled order

    theblaze.com · Nov 10
  • -0.56

    Did McDonald's lose lawsuit to TV chef Jamie Oliver over 'toxic' food claims?

    snopes.com · Nov 10
  • +0.20

    Laughing gas motorist pleads to eat chips after McDonald's drive-through arrest

    metro.co.uk · Nov 09
  • -0.64

    Off-duty police officer injured while breaking up argument at McDonald’s in Dorchester

    bostonglobe.com · Nov 09
  • +0.00

    Mary Lou McDonald tells Reclaim Moore Street rally Irish unity will happen

    irishtimes.com · Nov 09
  • -0.31

    Glenn says Jets will stand pat for now at the trade deadline despite McDonald's desire to be dealt

    philly.com · Nov 09

Latest SEC filings

Plus 4 insider trading forms (Forms 3, 4, 5 and 144) in the last 90 days, not listed here.

Layoff notices

1 WARN notice covering 2 workers in the last two years, from the states we track (California, Texas, Washington).

  • CA

    2 workers · Closure · 17030 Green Drive City of Industry CA 91745

    Notice Jun 30, 2026 · effective Sep 01, 2026 · filed as “McDonald's Corporation”

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Promises

McDonald's has made 8 dated promises we track: 0 kept, 0 missed, 0 overdue and 8 still open.

  • McDonald's expects approximately 2,100 net restaurant additions in 2026. Open · due Dec 31, 2026 · 10-Q quarterly report, Aug 07, 2026
  • McDonald's expects to achieve a free cash flow conversion rate for 2026 in the low-to-mid 80% range. Open · due Dec 31, 2026 · 10-Q quarterly report, Aug 07, 2026
  • McDonald's expects to open approximately 2,600 restaurants in 2026. Open · due Dec 31, 2026 · 10-Q quarterly report, Aug 07, 2026
  • McDonald's says Erlinger will serve in an advisory role until early 2027. Open · due Mar 31, 2027 · 8-K press release, Aug 04, 2026

Quotes, sources and evidence in the Promise Ledger Premium

Truth Score

Promises, forecasts and reported numbers from McDonald's and its executives, checked against filings and the record.

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Phrases spreading about McDonald's

  • “mcdonald's plans new value bundles next year after us traffic falls in third quarter” Copied story · 5 outlets · first seen Nov 04 at baltimoresun.com

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