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McDonald’s unveils $8.5 billion plan for restaurant upgrades

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McDonald’s unveiled an $8.5 billion franchisee plan, according to Quartz. The initiative includes substantial spending on restaurant upgrades, CNBC reported. The initiative is part of the fast-food company’s new growth strategy, called McDonald’s > NEXT. McDonald’s shares fell following the announcement, CNBC reported.

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