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McDonald's results echoed recent warnings from restaurant operators Domino's Pizza, Chipotle Mexican Grill and Starbucks that Americans were spending less on dining out

McDonald's global sales post surprise drop on tariff woes

McDonald's has today posted a surprise drop in first-quarter global comparable sales, as demand from cash-strapped diners in the US and Europe faltered on uncertainty sparked by chaotic tariffs.

Business • 01 May

Members of the local Palestinian diaspora hold 'Boycott McDonald's' banner during a recent protest in Edmonton in Canada

McDonald's says markets in Middle East hit by conflict

McDonald's chief executive Chris Kempczinski said that several markets in the Middle East and some outside the region were experiencing a "meaningful business impact" due to the Israel-Hamas conflict as well as "associated misinformation" about the brand.

Business • 05 Jan 24

The first CosMc's location will open in Bolingbrook, Illinois this week as part of a limited test run

McDonald's tests CosMc's stores in beverages boost

McDonald's is set to test a smaller-format concept store called "CosMc's", which will sell cold beverages including flavoured iced teas and slushes, as the fast-food giant charts out an ambitious growth plan.

Business • 07 Dec 23

As lockdowns eased, McDonald's sales improved and losses were not as bad as feared

McDonald's global sales suffer amid Covid-19 lockdowns

McDonald's has today reported a bigger-than-expected drop in global same-store sales and missed profit expectations.

Business • 28 Jul 20

Global sales rose 5.9% in the fourth quarter, higher than the 5.23% growth expected by analysts

McDonald's quarterly sales growth & profit beat targets

McDonald's today reported quarterly comparable sales growth and profit above market expectations.

Business • 29 Jan 20

Steve Easterbrook speaks at the grand opening of the McDonald's global headquarters in Chicago last year

McDonald's parts company with CEO over 'relationship'

McDonald's has announced that it has parted company with CEO Steve Easterbrook after he showed "poor judgement" by engaging in a "consensual relationship" with an employee.

World • 03 Nov 19