(FILES) A McDonald's emblem adorns the front of one of their outlets in Sydney on July 4, 2024. McDonald's reported slower sales growth in the US market in the second quarter as executives blamed too many simultaneous promotional offers, including a World Cup campaign that disappointed. The fast-food chain said it remains committed to a value-oriented menu that has resonated in recent years amid inflation-weary consumers in its home market and overseas. (Photo by DAVID GRAY / AFP via Getty Images)