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McDonald's executives admit diners think prices are too high, say they're working to create value (www.cnbc.com)
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  • McDonald’s executives acknowledged during an earnings call Monday that diners consider the company’s prices too high, and said they are taking a “forensic approach” to evaluating prices.
  • Amid a broader consumer pullback and increasing prices, fast-food chains have had a difficult time drawing in lower-income diners.
  • The company’s recent $5 value meal offering was initially successful in bringing lower-income diners back to stores but has yet to translate into higher sales, company executives said.
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[–] [email protected] 39 points 4 months ago (2 children)

More sawdust!

[–] [email protected] 20 points 4 months ago (1 children)

You think we can afford sawdust?!? More floor sweepings! They're locally sourced!

[–] [email protected] 5 points 4 months ago

There's already sawdust (ok not really) but a lot of cellulose filler in those burgers (if you're in the US)

[–] [email protected] 2 points 4 months ago

Okay now drunk me kind of wants a sloppy joe, but it's a McDonald's shitty sugary bun with taco bell ground beef.