McDonald's Corporation owns, operates, and franchises restaurants under the McDonald’s brand in the United States and internationally. It offers food and beverages, including hamburgers and ...

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In our view, McDonald’s boasts a wide economic moat, with pricing power, a healthy network of franchisees, and successful international replication underpinning its brand intangible asset.