McDonald's Research Expense (Annual)

Research and Development Expenses (R&D) are the costs a business incurs while researching or developing new products or services. R&D expenses often vary by sector, with certain sectors, such as technology or health care, generally incurring higher R&D expenses when creating new products. The Research and Development Expense numbers in YCharts are taken from a line item included in the company’s income statement

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