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McDonald’s stumbles as rivals win fast-food value war in India
McDonald's is losing ground in India as rivals such as Burger King, KFC, and local chains win the value war, ndtvprofit.com reports. For two years, value meals and promotions have been the…
The Story in Brief
McDonald's is losing ground in India as rivals such as Burger King, KFC, and local chains win the value war, ndtvprofit.com reports. For two years, value meals and promotions have been the industry's weapon against inflation-hit customers seeking cheaper options. McDonald's has struggled to match the pace of innovation and pricing agility of competitors, who have rolled out more aggressive deals tailored to India's price-sensitive market. The fast-food giant's same-store sales have slowed, while rivals report stronger footfall and repeat visits from budget-conscious diners.
The Indian Opinion
The narrative that 'everyone is eating out less' ignores what is really happening: the pie is being redistributed, not shrinking. McDonald's pain is local burger chains' and Yum! Brands' gain. The real test is not whether inflation eases, but whether McDonald's can match the speed at which rivals tailor menus to Indian palates and wallets. That number to watch is same-store sales growth in the September quarter.
Source: ndtvprofit.com
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