Daily Market Updates: McDonald’s new bet on chicken hits a snag as franchisees say the birds are too big

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McDonald’s new bet on chicken hits a snag as franchisees say the birds are too big

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McDonald’s franchisees have complained about “tough meat” and other issues with new hand-breaded chicken, an analyst said.

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