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1851 Franchise recently reported that&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/how-mcdonalds-is-pushing-forward-despite-sales-challenges-2728492#stories">McDonald’s was navigating a difficult economic climate</a> by leveraging value-driven promotions and operational adjustments to counteract declining sales. New data reveals that&nbsp;<a href="https://www.wsj.com/business/earnings/mcdonalds-mcd-q4-earnings-report-2024-84dafb01?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=mcdonalds-franchisees-feel-the-pressure-as-sales-decline-and-expansion-continues-2728574" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">U.S. same-store sales fell 1.4% in the fourth quarter of 2024</a>, marking the company’s first domestic sales decline in nearly four years. The downturn is largely attributed to reduced customer spending per visit and the lingering impact of an&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/fast-food-chains-recall-onions-amid-e-coli-outbreak-linked-to-mcdonalds-2727745#stories">E. coli outbreak linked to slivered onions</a> on Quarter Pounders, which resulted in one fatality and significant financial losses for franchisees.The&nbsp;<a href="https://nationalownersassociation.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=mcdonalds-franchisees-feel-the-pressure-as-sales-decline-and-expansion-continues-2728574" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">National Owners Association</a>, an independent group representing McDonald’s franchisees, estimates that operators collectively lost more than $200 million due to the E. coli outbreak. In response,&nbsp;<a href="https://1851franchise.com/mcdonalds-commits-100-million-to-aid-franchisees-and-rebuild-trust-after-e-coli-outbreak-2727950#stories">McDonald’s has committed $100 million to U.S. operations</a>, aiming to provide relief to franchisees and fund efforts to rebuild consumer confidence. Despite this investment, many franchisees remain under financial pressure. While McDonald’s has doubled down on affordability through a $5 meal deal and other value-based promotions<a href="https://1851franchise.com/franchisees-split-on-mcdonalds-5-meal-deal-extension-2726826#stories">, some franchisees express concerns about eroding margins and whether these initiatives will be sufficient to reverse sales declines</a>.Despite these challenges, McDonald’s remains committed to expansion, with plans to open&nbsp;<a href="https://www.bakingbusiness.com/articles/63221-mcdonalds-eyes-2025-growth-after-challenging-year?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=mcdonalds-franchisees-feel-the-pressure-as-sales-decline-and-expansion-continues-2728574" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">2,200 new locations globally in 2025, including 600 in the U.S.</a> While this signals confidence in the brand’s future, it also creates new challenges for existing franchisees who must balance increased competition, rising operational costs, and evolving consumer expectations. As McDonald’s pushes forward, its ability to support franchisees in navigating these headwinds will be critical to the brand’s long-term stability.You can read perspectives on the topic from industry players in this&nbsp;<a href="https://www.linkedin.com/news/story/mcdonalds-sales-show-steep-decline-7170818/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=mcdonalds-franchisees-feel-the-pressure-as-sales-decline-and-expansion-continues-2728574" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">LinkedIn News article</a>.Every great franchisee had help buying a franchise. Want to learn more about how 1851 helps franchisees find the right franchise opportunity? Visit&nbsp;<a href="https://www.1851growthclub.com/?utm_source=1851franchise.com&utm_medium=article&utm_campaign=mcdonalds-franchisees-feel-the-pressure-as-sales-decline-and-expansion-continues-2728574" target="_blank" rel="nofollow">www.1851growthclub.com</a> and start your journey.

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