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$8.5B Support Plan Can't Lift McDonald's Stocks Amid Sales Slump
McDonald's shares dropped by 6% to around $236 on Wednesday afternoon despite announcing plans to support its franchisees with about $8.5 billion through 2036.
The fast-food giant faces a slowdown in sales, with global sales rising by only 4% year-over-year to $7.10 billion in Q2 2026.
As part of its 'McDonald's > NEXT' growth plan, the company will provide around $5 billion in franchise support by 2030 and cut the amount franchisees owe to McDonald's.