MCD · 8-K · 20261104PR000080

Market Demand Trends

MCDONALDS CORP · 2026-11-04 · Importance 25 · Surprise 32

Global Systemwide sales increased 4% to more than $38 billion in the quarter. Global comparable sales increased 1.5%, while U.S. comparable sales declined 0.2%. In the U.S., negative comparable guest counts were largely offset by positive check growth.

Key facts

• Global Systemwide sales increased 4% to over $38 billion for the quarter. source
• Third-quarter 2026 Systemwide sales increased 4% (4% in constant currencies). source
• Global comparable sales increased 1.5% in the third quarter of 2026. source
• Third-quarter 2026 consolidated revenues increased 1% (1% in constant currencies). source
• U.S. comparable sales declined slightly as negative comparable guest counts were largely offset by positive check growth. source