MCD · 8-K · 20261104PR000080

Geographic Market Commentary

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

International Operated Markets comparable sales increased 1.4%; most markets were positive, led by Germany and Australia, with France partly offsetting growth. International Developmental Licensed Markets comparable sales increased 4.2%, with positive comparable sales across all geographic regions. Japan led those markets, while China had negative comparable sales.

Key facts

• U.S. comparable sales decreased 0.2% in the third quarter of 2026. source
• International Operated Markets comparable sales increased 1.4% in the third quarter of 2026. source
• International Developmental Licensed Markets comparable sales increased 4.2% in the third quarter of 2026. source
• Most International Operated Markets reflected positive comparable sales, led by Germany and Australia, partly offset by France. source
• All geographic regions in International Developmental Licensed Markets reflected positive comparable sales, led by Japan and partly offset by negative comparable sales in China. source