McDonald's sales up 2.6% in May
The company noted that it benefited from an extra Friday for the month
McDonald's says a key sales figure rose 2.6% in May, with the world's biggest hamburger chain attributing the bump to its focus on value and new menu options.
The Illinois-based company noted that the increase in global sales at restaurants open at least 13 months came despite ongoing economic uncertainty.
In the US, the figure rose 2.4%. It rose 2% in Europe and edged up 0.9% in the region encompassing Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
The company noted that it benefited from an extra Friday for the month.
After years of outperforming rivals, McDonald's Corp. Had been struggling to boost sales as it faces changing eating habits and weak growth in the restaurant industry.
The Illinois-based company noted that the increase in global sales at restaurants open at least 13 months came despite ongoing economic uncertainty.
In the US, the figure rose 2.4%. It rose 2% in Europe and edged up 0.9% in the region encompassing Asia, the Middle East and Africa.
The company noted that it benefited from an extra Friday for the month.
After years of outperforming rivals, McDonald's Corp. Had been struggling to boost sales as it faces changing eating habits and weak growth in the restaurant industry.
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First Published: Jun 10 2013 | 7:20 PM IST