McDonald's expands AI dynamic pricing across US stores

McDonald's is expanding an AI pricing engine that uses machine learning to analyze millions of daily transactions at 14,000 stores worldwide to set "optimal" menu prices. Franchisees say headquarters pressures them to use the tools, and prices vary widely even nearby: two Fresno, California stores 3.2 km apart sell the Big Mac at prices differing by over 20%.

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