McDonald's US Foot Traffic Falls as More Customers Struggle with the High Cost of Living
Restored in-app deals and value marketing helped lift September sales after traffic fell 2.6% across U.S. fast food, a consultant said.
- McDonald reported a 0.2% decline in same-store sales during the July-September period at locations open at least a year, marking the first retreat for the Chicago burger giant since early 2025.
- Traffic at McDonald restaurants declined during the third quarter as customers struggled with higher gas prices and the uncomfortably high cost of living. Value-focused marketing helped sales recover in September.
- Revenue rose 1% to $7.16 billion for the quarter, while net income increased 9% to $2.49 billion. Adjusted for one-time items, the company earned $3.57 per share, beating analyst forecasts of $3.38.
- Globally, same-store sales rose 1.3% during the same period, with strong results in Germany and Australia offsetting weakness in France, which was rocked by protests that began in September.
- Third-Quarter foot traffic fell 2.6% across the entire fast food sector, according to Revenue Management Solutions. CEO Chris Kempczinski said the company must "deliver that value" to compete in the current environment.
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Los Angeles Times
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