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Forget supersized: McDonald’s is exploring an $8.5 billion bet on an American fast food wave led by proteinmaxxing, portion control, and GLP-1s
The health wave has made its impact on what could have been considered its mortal enemy: fast food.
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McDonald’s is weighing an $8.5 billion, ten‑year “McDonald’s Next” transformation that shifts away from its historic supersized menus. The plan would introduce smaller, more flexible portion sizes designed to prioritize protein and appeal to consumers using GLP‑1 weight‑loss drugs. Executives see the health‑driven wave as an opportunity to revamp the chain’s offerings. The initiative remains exploratory as the company assesses how to implement the protein‑first, portion‑control model.
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