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McDonald's Aims to Boost Chicken Share by 1.5 Points by 2030 Amid Beef Costs

Sep 23, 2026, 2:09 PM EDT2 sourcesAI-analyzed
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Strategic focus on chicken and drinks could improve unit economics and franchisee profitability, supporting margins; potential upside from market-share gains in a fast-growing chicken segment.

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McDonald’s plans to gain 1.5 percentage points of the global chicken market by 2030 and lift drinks share by the same amount. Management says it will maintain beef leadership despite a chicken-led mix shift, as higher beef prices and energy costs pressure franchisee margins. The strategy faces competition from Popeyes, Wingstop, and KFC, but benefits from Gen Z’s growing interest in fried chicken.

  • McDonald’s targets a 1.5 percentage point gain in global chicken share by 2030.
  • Drinks share to rise by the same 1.5pp, while beef leadership is to be maintained.
  • Beef prices and energy costs weigh on franchisee margins, prompting an $8.5B investment to help franchisees.
  • Competition from Popeyes, Wingstop, and KFC intensifies as Gen Z favors fried chicken.
  • UK beef price up over 20% in two years; chicken-shops usage rising to 39% in 2025.

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