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McDonald's AI Tool Quietly Shapes Menu Prices at Franchise Stores

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McDonald's has been deploying artificial intelligence tools to influence menu pricing across its franchise locations. While the company officially states that franchisees have the freedom to set their own prices, a Reuters report tells a different story. Five franchise owners told Reuters they felt pressured by McDonald's to adopt the AI-driven pricing tools. The development raises questions about the degree of autonomy franchisees actually hold over their own business decisions.

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