McDonald's says overwhelming marketing, product launches led to slump in sales

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McDonald’s says its sales in the U.S. have slowed down much more than the company expected in the latest quarter.

The fast-food restaurant is often viewed as an economic bellwether, and its sales are often seen as indicative of family budgets across the country, but this time, McDonald’s says the problems were internal.

McDonald’s says it overwhelmed its stores with too many complicated launches…

McDonald’s says its sales in the U.S. have slowed down much more than the company expected in the latest quarter.

The fast-food restaurant is often viewed as an economic bellwether, and its sales are often seen as indicative of family budgets across the country, but this time, McDonald’s says the problems were internal.

McDonald’s says it overwhelmed its stores with too many complicated launches…

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