If beef prices stay elevated for another 4 or 5 years, I think the fast food landscape
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will be radically changed in the same time frame and Wendy's and Hardee's/Carl's Jr will lose at least half their stores. Five Guys will also get crushed. The elegance of McDonalds is their menu diversification that gives them other margin sources when one commodity goes through the roof. Beef is a huge input for McDonalds but they can weather the storm better than anyone because they also move so much chicken and pork.  Previous Message I almost got it but it makes no sense I’ll try up my own grass fed for $3.
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McDonald’s new Big Arch sounds gross - Potomac March 11, 2026, 16:20:58
- i usually start my day with a large diet coke and 6 nuggies - Playoff Rondo March 12, 2026, 18:57:20
- I’ve cut out all fast food but Chipotle - DouchieHowser March 12, 2026, 16:44:41
- The fat and size of that burger don't bother me one bit but the added sugar and that much sodium - villain March 12, 2026, 13:57:33
- you don't need aburger over 8oz... - Giant Dong March 11, 2026, 17:36:31
- My heart just skipped a few beats simply reading that. - Lexillini March 11, 2026, 16:38:18
- I like McDonalds - AceFrehley March 11, 2026, 16:26:22
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