McDonald's Poised for Growth Inflection as Unit Development and Operational Initiatives Take Effect
McDonald's' strategy, as laid out at its most recent investor day in December 2023, emphasizes its competitive strengths through an "MCD" framework: relevant marketing, core menu development, and the four Ds: digital, drive-thru, delivery, and development. The firm's approach strikes us as cogent, and appears to be meeting the evolving needs of today's restaurant consumer.