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Jan. global comps rise 5.7% at McDonald's

February 7, 2008

OAK BROOK, Ill. — Global comparable sales for McDonald's Corp. rose 5.7 percent for the month of January.

U.S. comparable sales rose 1.9 percent in January, driven by breakfast business and McDonald's Dollar Menu.

Momentum continued in Europe as positive comparable sales in every market contributed to an 8.2 percent increase in January. France, Germany and the U.K. led Europe's performance.

In Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa, January comparable sales increased 7.8 percent as locally relevant menu options and extended operating hours drove strong performance in Australia, China and many other markets.

Systemwide sales for worldwide restaurants increased 13.4 percent for the month, or 7.1 percent in constant currencies.