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S17E25: Inflation Eases & McDonald's Struggles: What’s Behind the Numbers? (Market Outsiders: May 13, 2025)
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In this Tuesday episode of Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae dissect the April CPI data, showing a lower-than-expected core inflation rate, signaling stability despite tariff uncertainties.
Jenny Rae then shares a jarring McDonald's visit, with empty dining areas and sluggish service, pointing to operational hiccups rather than inflation-driven consumer retreat. Comparing McDonald's to peers like Chick-fil-A, they question if its in-store strategy is faltering and what this means for its future.
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Chapters
1. S17E25: Inflation Eases & McDonald's Struggles: What’s Behind the Numbers? (Market Outsiders: May 13, 2025) (00:00:00)
2. [Ad] Real Talk About Marketing (00:10:30)
3. (Cont.) S17E25: Inflation Eases & McDonald's Struggles: What’s Behind the Numbers? (Market Outsiders: May 13, 2025) (00:11:19)
529 episodes
Manage episode 482571166 series 2661694
In this Tuesday episode of Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae dissect the April CPI data, showing a lower-than-expected core inflation rate, signaling stability despite tariff uncertainties.
Jenny Rae then shares a jarring McDonald's visit, with empty dining areas and sluggish service, pointing to operational hiccups rather than inflation-driven consumer retreat. Comparing McDonald's to peers like Chick-fil-A, they question if its in-store strategy is faltering and what this means for its future.
Join Market Outsiders live every weekday at 9:15AM ET on LinkedIn and YouTube - and now, episodes are also available on Strategy Simplified every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
Want the full daily experience? Follow the new Market Outsiders podcast to get every episode, Monday through Friday.
- Subscribe to the new Market Outsiders feed (Apple, Spotify)
- Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn and subscribe on YouTube
- Connect with Namaan and Jenny Rae on LinkedIn
Join Management Consulted for the NYC Case Camp from June 27-29
- Intensive, hands-on experience that will give you skills, confidence, and insider insights to break into consulting
- Seats are limited; confirm your spot
Chapters
1. S17E25: Inflation Eases & McDonald's Struggles: What’s Behind the Numbers? (Market Outsiders: May 13, 2025) (00:00:00)
2. [Ad] Real Talk About Marketing (00:10:30)
3. (Cont.) S17E25: Inflation Eases & McDonald's Struggles: What’s Behind the Numbers? (Market Outsiders: May 13, 2025) (00:11:19)
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