MCD · 10-Q · 2026Q3 · Full report

Same-Store Sales Growth

MCDONALDS CORP · 2026-11-06 · Importance 37 · Surprise 32

Global comparable sales increased 1.5% in the third quarter of 2026 and 2.1% in the first nine months. U.S. comparable sales decreased 0.2% in the quarter but increased 1.4% for the nine months; quarterly negative guest counts were largely offset by positive check growth. International Operated Markets comparable sales increased 1.4% in the quarter and 2.2% for the nine months, led by Germany and Australia, with the U.K. also contributing to nine-month growth and France negative in both periods. International Developmental Licensed Markets comparable sales increased 4.2% in the quarter and 3.2% for the nine months, led by Japan, while China was negative in both periods.

Key facts

• Global comparable sales increased 1.5% for the quarter and 2.1% for the nine months ended September 30, 2026. source
• U.S. comparable sales decreased 0.2% for the quarter and increased 1.4% for the nine months ended September 30, 2026. source
• International Operated Markets comparable sales increased 1.4% for the quarter and 2.2% for the nine months. source
• International Developmental Licensed Markets comparable sales increased 4.2% for the quarter and 3.2% for the nine months. source
• U.S. quarterly comparable sales declined slightly as negative comparable guest counts were largely offset by positive check growth. source
• U.S. comparable sales for the nine months were primarily driven by positive check growth, including favorable product mix, partly offset by negative comparable guest counts. source