1016 ET - McDonald's got dinged by consumers when restaurants raised prices in response to high inflation in recent years, but the burger chain anticipates more modest increases this year. U.S. inflation is expected to remain more muted, and the company's franchisees recognize that they need to hold off on big price hikes to not scare away skittish consumers, McDonald's says in a F1Q investor call. (heather.haddon@wsj.com; @heatherhaddon)
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