McDonald’s Under Pressure: Can the Golden Arches Stay Golden?

McDonald’s is feeling the heat — U.S. sales are sliding, analysts are turning bearish, and even Ozempic might be eating into demand. In this episode of Implied, we break down why traffic is dipping, how the $5 Meal Deal and Monopoly promo could spark a rebound, and whether 48 straight years of dividend hikes can keep investors loyal. The world’s biggest fast-food chain isn’t broken… but it’s definitely being tested.