McDonald’s US sales see biggest drop since 2020 in Q1
Revenue for the fast food giant decreased 3% to $5.9bn (£4.4bn) with operating income also dipping 3% to $2.6bn (£1.9bn)
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McDonald’s has seen its international comparable sales dip 1% in the first quarter ended 31 March 2025, with US sales falling by 3.6% over the period.
That is the steepest decline in like-for-like sales in the US since the three months to the end of June 2020 during the pandemic, when sales fell by 8.7% in the second quarter of that year.
Overall consolidated revenues for the fast food giant decreased 3% to $5.9bn (£4.4bn) with operating income also dipping 3% to $2.6bn (£1.9bn).
McDonald’s said that comparable sales were primarily impacted by negative sales in the UK.
However, sales in the Middle East and Japan increased by 3.5%.
The group also said that operating income was primarily driven by lower Franchised and company-owned and operated margins.
Chairman and CEO Chris Kempczinski said: “McDonald’s has a 70-year legacy of innovation, leadership, and proven agility, all of which give us confidence in our ability to navigate even the toughest of market conditions and gain market share.
“Consumers today are grappling with uncertainty, but they can always count on McDonald’s for both exciting new menu items and delicious favorites for exceptional value, from a brand they love.”
