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McDonald's to Add 8,000 Global Restaurants by 2027

1/20/2026

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McDonald’s plans to expand globally by adding more than 8,000 restaurants by 2027, reaching about 50,000 locations to target value-focused consumers.
Chief Executive Officer Chris Kempczinski described the plan as a sign of strong growth.
Starting in 2026, McDonald’s will implement standardized pricing for franchisees based on location data.
The Better Burger Initiative will improve burger quality with fresher ingredients and tighter food-handling standards.

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McDonald’s plans to expand globally by adding more than 8,000 restaurants by 2027, reaching about 50,000 locations to target value-focused consumers.
Chief Executive Officer Chris Kempczinski described the plan as a sign of strong growth.
Starting in 2026, McDonald’s will implement standardized pricing for franchisees based on location data.
The Better Burger Initiative will improve burger quality with fresher ingredients and tighter food-handling standards.