# McDonald’s announces $8.5 billion investment plan through 2036

https://mins.news/en/item/72228

- CNN, 2026-09-24 12:00 UTC
- Economy
- Original: https://www.cnn.com/2026/09/24/food/mcdonalds-franchises-billions-spending?Date=20260924&Profile=CNN

> McDonald’s says it will invest $8.5 billion by 2036 in initiatives including restaurant remodels, retraining its 2 million employees and adding menu items aimed at people seeking high-protein options.

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