A reader’s letter to the Los Angeles Times argues that restaurants shouldn’t be pressured to offer bargain-basement pricing. With profit margins already razor-thin, the writer insists that keeping the quality high is more sustainable than racing to the bottom on cost.

RMR Wealth Builders increased its position in McDonald’s by 7.9% during the second quarter, acquiring an additional 521 shares. As a result, the investor now holds 7,104 shares valued at $2,076,000, underscoring its continued confidence in the fast-food giant.