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McDonalds Targets Chicken And Drinks Growth Amid Rising Competition

The fast-food giant aims to expand its chicken and beverage offerings despite data showing competitors gaining customer spending.

1 publisher · 1 article · first seen 12 Oct 2026 · updated 26d ago

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How the odds moved · Above 3%
0%50%100%38%22 Sept, 11:53 UTCnowCNBC: McDonald's is leaning into chicken and drinks to grow. New data shows it could be a tough task · 12 Oct, 14:56 UTC

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TimeChance of yes
now38%
1 Nov, 18:40 UTC38%
30 Oct, 12:45 UTC37%
28 Oct, 20:44 UTC28%
26 Oct, 15:47 UTC37%
17 Oct, 03:03 UTC42%
16 Oct, 09:47 UTC1%
12 Oct, 15:27 UTC40%
25 Sept, 15:08 UTC91%
23 Sept, 12:14 UTC39%
22 Sept, 11:53 UTC48%

The story so far

1 publisher has covered this in 1 article since 12 Oct 2026. CNBC published first, on 12 October at 14:56 UTC.

2 prediction markets price this story:

  • Above 3% — the market puts it at 38%, closing 27 Apr 2027. The market resolves to Yes if McDonald's reports global comparable sales growth above 3.0% for fiscal 2026. It resolves to No if that growth is 3.0% or lower. Readers often mistake the linked news story about beef prices for the official data source, but only McDonald's reported fiscal results count.
  • Above 2% — resolved “No” on 4 Nov 2026. The market resolves to Yes if McDonald's reports global comparable sales growth above 2.0% for the third quarter of 2026. It resolves to No if that growth is 2.0% or lower. Readers often mistake the linked news headline for the resolution data, but only the official Q3 2026 financial report counts.

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  1. McDonald's is leaning into chicken and drinks to grow. New data shows it could be a tough task CNBC ·

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  • Kalshi Above 3% 38% $0 24hends 27 Apr 2027

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  • Resolved Above 2% No 3d ago

    The market favoured No at 81% a day out, and it won. How often it's right

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