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McDonalds rival closes
/məkˈdɒn.əldz ˈɹaɪ.vəl kloʊzɪz/
Definition
1
A punchy headline phrase referring to a competitor of the McDonald's fast-food empire shutting down stores, locations, or even going belly-up in the brutal burger wars.
2
Colloquial shorthand for news about chains like Burger King, Wendy's, or Taco Bell waving the white flag against the Golden Arches' dominance.
Examples
Breaking: that eternal McDonalds rival closes another 50 spots, proving nuggets > everything.
My diet just got easier now the McDonalds rival closes nearby—no more late-night Whopper temptations.
Stock tip: short the fries when a McDonalds rival closes; the clown always comes out on top.
In a plot twist funnier than a Grimace shake, the McDonalds rival closes right before lunch rush.