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McDonald’s to take on KFC and rivals as Gen Z flock to fried chicken

·The Guardian·Impact 3/5 · Notable
MeridStreet AI summary

McDonald's is planning to expand its fried chicken offerings to compete with KFC and other rivals, as younger generations, known as Gen Z, increasingly prefer fried chicken. This move is a response to changing consumer habits, driven by health concerns and rising beef prices that are affecting the company's profits. By focusing on lower-priced chicken, McDonald's aims to increase its share of the global chicken market by 1.5 percentage points by 2030, while also growing its drink sales by the same proportion.

Source reporting

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MeridStreet analysis

Why it matters

McDonald's is expanding its fried chicken offerings to attract Gen Z customers and offset declining beef sales. This move could boost the company's profits and market share in the global chicken market.

Market impact

Impact score
3 / 5
Market signal
Positive / risk-on
Category
Market moves
Model confidence
60%

Transmission channels

Fried chicken demand rises→McDonald's expands offerings→Gen Z customers flock to McDonald's→Fast food sales increase→Market share grows

Likely winners & losers

Winners

  • Fast food stocks
  • Restaurant chains

Under pressure

  • Beef producers

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