Episode

McDonald's value problem is bigger than just prices

Podcast: Crain's Daily Gist
Published: Aug 7, 2026
Duration seconds: 1722
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Summary

Crain's restaurants reporter Ally Marotti and host Amy Guth discuss McDonald’s struggle with its value strategy. Plus: Landmark Loop office building takes step toward data center conversion; Pritzker pens letter to Trump, seeking tariff refunds for Illinois families; Outcome Health founders’ fraud convictions upheld; and Indiana preps for Bears with plan for new South Shore Line stop in Hammond.