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 persistently weak economy. After years of outperforming rivals by emphasizing value and rolling out popular new items, the stall is also a sign that competition is [...]
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