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Stocks of McDonald's and other fast food giants rise, but challenges from Trump tariffs loom

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On Friday , shares of McDonald's hit a record high as tariff news roiled the broader market.

Yum Brands' ( YUM ) ( KFC , Pizza Hut , Taco Bell ) shares are up 22% year to date , while Restaurant Brands International (QSR) ( Burger King , Tim Hortons , Popeyes ) have climbed 6% .

Chipotle ( CMG ), Cava (CAVA), and Shake Shack ( SHAK ) sank 9% in the past week .

McDonald's , a longtime leader in value meals, struggled with foot traffic in 2024 .

Despite a call for an economic blackout last week , foot traffic only declined 0.8% year over year , compared to large drops in previous weeks .

International expansion plans could come under pressure if a trade war erupts.

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