McDonald's is losing its low-income customers. Economists call it a symptom of the stark wealth divide
- Posted on November 16, 2025
- By Los Angeles Times
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McDonald's is losing its low-income customers. Economists call it a symptom of the stark wealth divide

These customers are feeling the pressures of higher prices on groceries and apparel and the growing cost of rent and child care, the company's chief executive said in a recent earnings call.