Faced with its first quarterly loss since the company went public in 1965, US fastfood giant McDonald’s is planning some changes to its restaurants.

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Chief executive James R. Cantalupo said in a meeting with analysts in New York that the company plans to reduce its debt by US$300m to US$700m this year by expanding its more healthful options, increasing efficiency and appealing to 18-29 year olds.

Some of the changes include making Happy Meals available with the option of having fruit instead of fries and low-fat milk and juice rather than soft drinks, testing a self-order kiosk and installing more Internet connections.

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