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McDonald’s Replaces US Boss After Slowest Growth in Over a Year

Bloomberg Markets
Tuesday, August 4, 2026 at 4:53 PM
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McDonald’s Corp. named a new US president to bring “focus and urgency” to its home market, after the fast-food chain posted its slowest growth in over a year. Bloomberg's Michael Halen joins to...

McDonald’s Corp. named a new US president to bring “focus and urgency” to its home market, after the fast-food chain posted its slowest growth in over a year. Bloomberg's Michael Halen joins to discuss this as well as how Taco Bell's parent company, Yum! Brands, was in touch with Michigan health authorities about a parasitic outbreak in early July, weeks before the company officially alerted consumers. (Source: Bloomberg)

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