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McDonald's (MCD) Faces 19.04% McFlurry Machine Downtime Issue

McDonald's (MCD) has faced a significant challenge with its McFlurry machines, which are reported to be down 19.04% worldwide. A survey revealed that 82% of consumers would consider switching to a competitor if their preferred items are frequently unavailable, and 62% have already done so. Historically, the ice cream machines were operational only about 89.6% of the time. This ongoing issue could damage consumer trust, impacting McDonald's sales and market standing during peak demand periods like National Ice Cream Day on July 19.