Walmart Stock Looks Quite Risky Heading Into Q1 Results Higher oil prices and the K-shaped economy are negative catalysts for WMT stock. Barchart · May 20
McDonald's Q1 Earnings Call Highlights McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) reported first-quarter 2026 global comparable sales growth of 3.8% and said it gained market share in nearly all of its top 10 markets, as executives emphasized value, marketing and menu innovation as the company’s main growth drivers in a challenging consumer environment. Cha MarketBeat · May 11
McDonald's posts better-than-expected first quarter sales. But higher gas prices threaten demand “Clearly, when you have elevated gas prices... that is going to disproportionately impact low-income consumers," McDonald's Chairman and CEO Chris Kempczinski said. Fortune · May 7
McDonald’s leads fast-food drinks war with new crafted menu Fast food chains, thirsty for new ways to grow, are amping up their beverage offerings The Independent UK · Apr 28
The McDonald's taste test controversy explained A case study in how brand messaging can spiral. Creative Bloq · Apr 14
“How Old Are We?”: McDonald’s CEO Blames His Mom For His Viral Big Arch Burger Reaction “Bro is grown, and he’s gonna blame his mom?” one comment read. Bored Panda · Apr 12
McDonald’s CEO blames his mom for backlash over viral Big Arch tasting video Chris Kempczinski said his mom warned him against talking with his mouth full The Independent UK · Apr 12
McDonald’s CEO blames mother’s etiquette training for awkward burger bite in video Chris Kempczinski’s taste test was mocked online, to which he said his mother had taught him: ‘Don’t talk with your mouth full’ The Guardian - US · Apr 11
These CEOs want a starring role in our lives – and there’s not much we can do about it Do we really need a McDonald’s CEO fronting ads or a Gianni Infantino Panini sticker? No. But in the age of Trump, the boss class feels emboldened, says freelance writer Larry Ryan The Guardian - UK · Mar 28
Record-setting Big Mac eater underwhelmed by McDonald’s new Big Arch burger Donald Gorske has eaten nearly 36,000 Big Macs. His verdict on the new Big Arch? ‘I think the Big Mac is better’ The Guardian - US · Mar 23
McDonald’s burger prices vary a whopping 74% depending on where you live. Here is the cheapest state The Big Arch burger contains 1,020 calories and 53 grams of protein and varies in price across the country The Independent UK · Mar 21
McDonald's newest $3 value menu is sounding an alarm about America's K-shaped economy The fast food giant's affordability push comes as lower-income consumers pull back on spending. Fortune · Mar 17
McDonald's CEO's 'Tiny Bite' Goes Viral — And Rival Chains Aren't Holding Back A small bite by McDonald's CEO in a promotional video ignites a viral fast food feud, with rival chains seizing the opportunity to poke fun and promote their own brands. International Business Times UK · Mar 9
Who Is Chris Kempczinski And How His Strategies Are Unlike Any Past McDonald's CEO Discover how McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski is revolutionizing the fast-food industry with a focus on technology, data, and customer experience. International Business Times UK · Mar 8
Fortune · Mar 6 McDonald’s CEO’s viral burger taste test has a silver lining McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski’s taste test turned into a viral meme war that shows how risky the CEO-influencer model has become.
Bored Panda · Mar 5 Wendy’s Has Now Joined The “Burger Battle” After McDonald’s CEO’s Viral Disaster “Take notes McDonald’s,” the internet said as burger giants like Wendy’s, Burger King, and A&W joined the chat with their own taste-testing videos.
The Independent UK · Mar 4 Burger King president mocks McDonald’s in new TikTok after viral taste test IN FULL
The Independent UK · Mar 4 Burger King president shares delighted reaction to eating Whopper after McDonald’s CEO’s viral taste test The president of Burger King says the ‘only thing’ he needs alongside the brand’s iconic Whopper is a napkin
We Got This Covered · Mar 4 Of course Burger King can’t sit silently after McDonald CEO tries the company’s latest ‘product’ Ooh, that's gotta hurt.
International Business Times UK · Mar 4 Burger King CEO Takes a Swipe at McDonald's Boss Following His Burger Blunder Burger King responds to McDonald's CEO's viral 'Big Arch' video with a playful clip of its own, sparking online comparisons.
International Business Times UK · Mar 4 Who is Chris Kempczinski? Inside the McDonald's CEO's Controversial Big Arch Burger Video McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski sparks online debate after tasting the Big Arch burger in viral Instagram video footage.
International Business Times UK · Mar 4 McDonald's Arch Burger 2026: Sauce, Calorie Count, Price — and Why Its CEO Seemed Unimpressed McDonald's launches its new Big Arch Burger 2026 with its unique sauce and viral CEO tasting video. Learn about its calorie count, pricing, and why it's creating a buzz!
Bored Panda · Mar 3 Video Of Burger King Boss Biting Into Whopper Sparks Comparison To McDonald’s CEO’s Viral Disaster Social media can’t get enough of Burger King’s CEO enjoying the Whopper as they mock McDonald’s CEO’s hesitant Big Arch bite.
The Independent UK · Mar 3 McDonald’s CEO roasted over video of him eating new Big Arch burger IN FULL
The Independent UK · Mar 3 McDonald’s CEO faces ridicule over cringeworthy Big Arch taste test video: ‘Great ad for Burger King’ The Big Arch Burger is available in the U.S. now, but only for a limited time