more on MCD McDonald’s announced financial, technology, and franchisee-support plans under McDonald’s > NEXT ahead of its investor presentation in Chicago. The Details: •    Franchisee support: McDonald’s plans up to $8.5B in support through 2036, including about $5B through 2030. •    Capital spending: The company projects $1.5B–$2B of NEXT-related capital spending from 2027 through 2030, alongside approximately $3B annually in baseline CapEx. •    Restaurant economics: McDonald’s projects efficiency improvements could add roughly $100,000 in annual cash flow per average U.S. restaurant. •    Margin target: The company targets a low-to-mid-50% operating margin by 2030, compared with 46.1% in 2025. •    Training program: McDonald’s will begin rolling out its “Make It Golden” employee training program on October 5. 23-SEP-2026 08:46 AM ET