Undercover Ambush at McDonald's Reveals 3 Glaring Problems

Don't let the long lines and catchy TV commercials suggest McDonald's is killing it financially every quarter -- the actual truth is worrying.
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McDonald's is struggling mightily despite what long lines in its stores and flashy TV ads might indicate. Belus Capital Advisors' Brian Sozzi uncovers three issues plaguing McDonald's stores during a recent undercover visit. Sozzi finds an overwhelming menu, long lines, and a lack of social buzz distu0rbing, and possibly key reasons why McDonald's has been reporting poor comparable store sales. To top it off, during the visit, the restaurant got Sozzi's order wrong.

At the time of publication, Sozzi was long XXX, although positions may change at any time.

At the time of publication, Sozzi held no position in the stocks mentioned.

Brian Sozzi is the CEO and Chief Equities Strategist of

Belus Capital Advisors

. He is responsible for developing and managing an equities portfolio of mid- and large-cap positions, in addition to leading the firm's digital content initiatives. He is also a personal finance columnist for

Men's Health

magazine.