The aggressive turnaround push follows McDonald's slowest quarterly growth since 2025 and a 20% stock decline year-to-date, pressured by cautious consumer dining habits and sharp market share gains from rival Burger King. To win back traffic, the chain is revamping its value offerings and expanding its menu to target an estimated 90 million high-protein eaters and GLP-1 drug users, testing new chicken and burger bowls, egg bites, upgraded espresso machines, and alternative milk options across its restaurant network.