https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mcdonald-s-sued-over-ai-tool-that-recommends-prices-to-us-franchiseesContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. https://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mcdonald-s-sued-over-ai-tool-that-recommends-prices-to-us-franchiseeshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mcdonald-s-sued-over-ai-tool-that-recommends-prices-to-us-franchisees#u112170Fri, 09 Oct 2026 13:21:39 +0000McDonald's is facing a federal class action lawsuit in Illinois accusing the fast-food giant of price-fixing through an artificial intelligence-enhanced pricing tool used by United States franchisees. The legal complaint alleges the platform violates antitrust laws by collecting and sharing nonpublic data, including store-level sales, among competing franchises. McDonald's strongly rejected the claims, calling the lawsuit filled with inaccuracies and stating it will vigorously defend itself. The corporation emphasizes that the pricing platform is entirely optional and that individual