https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mcdonald-s-bets-8-5-billion-on-a-sweeping-restaurant-makeover-and-new-protein-focused-menuContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mcdonald-s-bets-8-5-billion-on-a-sweeping-restaurant-makeover-and-new-protein-focused-menuhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mcdonald-s-bets-8-5-billion-on-a-sweeping-restaurant-makeover-and-new-protein-focused-menu#u84116Fri, 25 Sep 2026 18:51:18 +0000McDonald's will spend $8.5 billion over the next decade to modernize its global restaurants. The investment targets restaurant upgrades, employee training, and the implementation of AI drive-throughs. To compete with rivals like KFC and Burger King, the company is shifting its menu toward protein-focused options, specifically hand-breaded chicken, to attract Gen Z consumers. This sweeping makeover aims to drive growth and support franchisees during a period of financial volatility for the company.Why it mattersThe move comes as the company faces stiff competition in the fried chicken mark