Quick Read McDonald’s (MCD) posted 6.8% U.S. comparable sales growth with loyalty program members approaching $37B in annual systemwide sales and 210 million 90-day active users, while raising its quarterly dividend 5% to $1.86 supported by $7.19B in free cash flow. Starbucks (SBUX) beat revenue expectations but missed EPS as operating margins contracted 290 basis points year over year under CEO Brian Niccol’s turnaround spending, though U.S. transaction comps finally turned positive for the first tim ...