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Geographic Market Commentary

MCDONALDS CORP · 2026-11-06 · Importance 25 · Surprise 32

Global comparable sales increased 1.5% in Q3 2026. Comparable sales rose 1.4% in International Operated Markets, led by Australia and Germany, and increased 4.2% in International Developmental Licensed Markets. All geographic regions in the developmental licensed markets were positive, while Japan recorded its 44th consecutive quarter of comparable-sales growth.

Key facts

• Morgan Flatley will serve as interim chief creative officer for McDonald's U.S. business while continuing her global CMO role. source
• Charlie Newberger will step in as interim senior vice president, U.S. chief marketing and commercial officer at McDonald's. source
• McDonald's announced interim marketing leadership changes following the upcoming departure of Alyssa Buetikofer, its U.S. Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer. source
• McDonald's U.S. comparable sales declined 0.2% in Q3 2026, increased 1.4% year-to-date, and turned positive in September. source
• McDonald's International Operated Markets comparable sales increased 1.4%, led by Australia and Germany. source
• McDonald's International Developmental Licensed Markets comparable sales increased 4.2%, with all geographic regions positive; Japan led with 44 consecutive quarters of comparable sales growth. source
• McDonald's U.S. comparable sales declined 0.2% in Q3 2026 as negative guest counts weighed on sales, and sales turned positive in September. source