OAK BROOK, Ill. – Global comparable-store sales for McDonald's Corp. restaurants rose 4.8 percent in April, the company announced. Systemwide sales for McDonald's restaurants worldwide increased 9.6 percent for the month.
In the United States, McDonald's breakfast menu, Happy Meals and the ongoing success of the Snack Wrap contributed to comparable sales rising 3.5 percent.
Comps for McDonald's European business rose 3.5 percent for the month, led by robust sales growth in France and Russia, partially offset by results in Germany.
Comparable sales in Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa rose 10.3 percent, primarily due to strong performance in Japan and China. Initiatives such as extended hours, breakfast and locally relevant menu offerings helped drive the increase.
