McDonald's February global comparable sales rise 7.5%
McDonald's Corp. announced global comparable sales growth of 7.5% in February. Systemwide sales for the month increased 9.4%, or 9.7% in constant currencies. McDonald's February sales results reflect the benefit of about three percentage points from an extra day due to leap year. Performance by segment was as follows: U.S. up 11.1%; Europe up 4.0%; Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa up 2.4%.
"The cornerstone of our ongoing sales momentum is our ability to connect with customers and deliver the menu choices, everyday affordability and convenience they expect from McDonald's," said McDonald's CEO Jim Skinner. "We will continue to grow sales by focusing on the key elements of the Plan to Win as we strive to become our customers' favorite place and way to eat and drink."