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Market Demand Trends

MCDONALDS CORP · 2026-08-04 · Importance 25 · Surprise 32

McDonald’s U.S. comparable sales increased 0.8% in the second quarter, below expectations and down from 2.5% in the prior-year period. Inflation and cautious spending by lower-income consumers reduced restaurant visits, partially offsetting higher average checks. Global comparable sales increased 1.3%, with stronger international markets providing some offset to U.S. weakness.

Key facts

• Management said traffic declined in the U.S. even though price/mix drove the 0.8% U.S. comparable sales increase. source