McDonald's to invest heavily in restaurant upgrades and staff training

McDonald's plans to spend heavily on restaurant upgrades and staff training as part of a new growth strategy, according to a report from CNBC.

The initiative, called McDonald's NEXT, is intended to drive growth for the fast-food giant going forward, the report said.

Specific figures on the scale of the planned investment, or a timeline for implementation, were not detailed in the available reporting.

The move reflects broader efforts across the fast-food industry to modernize restaurants and improve customer experience amid competitive pressure.