Mcdonald's Blames Economy As Sales Stall In July

Candice Choi, AP Food Industry Writer, Boston Globe: Business
Wed, 08/08/2012 - 5:29am

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The Golden Arches are starting to lose some of their shine. McDonald's Corp. says a key revenue figure came in flat in July as diners pulled back amid a tough economy. After years of outperforming expectations, even through the recession, the stall is the latest sign that the world's biggest hamburger chain is starting to feel the effects of the ...

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