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The Guardian — Technology · October 7, 2026 · On the brief until October 21, 2026

McDonald’s sued for allegedly using AI tool to determine pricing for franchises

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Suggesting menu prices across franchises using shared transaction data

A federal antitrust lawsuit alleges McDonald's uses an AI platform to coordinate prices across independent franchises. The dispute tests how price-fixing laws apply to centralized algorithmic suggestions that draw on shared sales data.

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The legal and economic debate centers on whether optional pricing recommendations based on pooled transaction data count as unlawful coordination among competitors.

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