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Weight-Loss Drug Boom Quietly Shapes Culinary Economy

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By    |   Thursday, 19 February 2026 07:29 AM EST

McDonald's recently delivered a strong quarterly earnings report, beating Wall Street expectations as its aggressive value strategy brought customers back.

But behind the upbeat headlines, analysts continue to warn about a new economic force reshaping consumer behavior, and it is not inflation, interest rates, or even politics.

Jerry McGlothlin

Jerry McGlothlin is a writer, media consultant, and CEO of Special Guests Publicity, a firm specializing in booking guests on major media platforms. With decades of experience in communications, he focuses on exploring political and societal issues from a conservative perspective.

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