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Arcos Dorados Reports First Quarter 2026 Financial Results
MONTEVIDEO, Uruguay, May 20, 2026--Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (NYSE: ARCO) ("Arcos Dorados" or the "Company"), Latin America and the Caribbean’s largest restaurant chain and the world’s largest independent McDonald’s franchisee, today reported unaudited results for the three months ended March 31, 2026.
About this update from Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc.
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