MCD · 8-K · 20260804PR000067

Same-Store Sales Growth

MCDONALDS CORP · 2026-08-04 · Importance 31 · Surprise 32

Global comparable sales increased 1.3% in the second quarter of 2026, compared with 3.8% in the second quarter of 2025. U.S. comparable sales increased 0.8%, driven by positive check growth and favorable product mix, partly offset by negative comparable guest counts. International Operated Markets comparable sales increased 1.5%, led by Germany, Australia and the U.K., with France partly offsetting performance. International Developmental Licensed Markets comparable sales increased 1.9%, led by Japan, while China partly offset results.

Key facts

• Global comparable sales increased 1.3% for the second quarter. source
• U.S. comparable sales increased 0.8% for the second quarter. source
• International Operated Markets comparable sales increased 1.5% for the second quarter. source
• International Developmental Licensed Markets comparable sales increased 1.9% for the second quarter. source
• U.S. comparable sales results were driven by positive check growth, including favorable product mix, partly offset by negative comparable guest counts. source