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McDonald's US foot traffic falls as more customers struggle with the high cost of living

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First reported on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 07:24 EST by The Philadelphia Inquirer·Latest article on Wednesday 4 November 2026 at 08:58 EST

Summary

Traffic at U.S. McDonald's restaurants fell during the third quarter as customers struggled with higher gas prices and the uncomfortably high cost of living, The Philadelphia Inquirer and the LA Times reported on Wednesday 4 November. The LA Times headlined that McDonald's foot traffic falls as more customers struggle with the high cost of living.

Latest: Traffic at U.S. McDonald's restaurants fell during the third quarter as customers struggled with higher gas prices and the uncomfortably high cost of living, The Philadelphia Inquirer and the LA Times reported.

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How it unfolded

  1. Wednesday 4 November

    Traffic at U.S. McDonald's restaurants fell during the third quarter as customers struggled with higher gas prices and the uncomfortably high cost of living, The Philadelphia Inquirer and the LA Times reported.