McDonald’s has released its global sales results for the second quarter, with earnings up 15%, including a 4.6% rise in the Asia/Pacific, Middle East and African region, thanks to strong sales in Australia and China. Chief Executive Officer Jim Skinner said “McDonald’s second quarter reflects strong top-line and bottom-line results with each area of the world generating higher comparable sales, traffic and profits”. “This performance demonstrates the popular appeal of... ...Read more »

February results for McDonalds showed a 4.8% increase in sales worldwide.  The results included a 10.5% rise in the Asia/Pacific, Middle East and African region, on the back of strong sales in Australia, Japan and China. Sales for the year to date were up 7.2% in the region, compared to last year’s more sluggish 5.6%. McDonalds reported that strong demand for core favourites drove the US growth, including an Olympic-themed Chicken McNugget promotion, the Breakfast Dollar Menu and McCafe beverages. ... ...Read more »

McDonald’s New Zealand yesterday became the first McDonald’s market in the world to offer customers Weight Watchers Approved Meals. Weight Watchers’ business development director Chris Stirk told AAP in a phone interview from NZ after the launch that the meals are available in McDonald’s outlets across NZ only with “no deal struck to bring them to Australia”. “I’m not ruling that out but at this point there are no discussions,” he said. Stirk... ...Read more »

The performance of burger chain McDonald’s has again highlighted the resilience of fast food, with relatively cheap convenience at the forefront of customer minds. Global comparable sales were up 2.8 per cent year-on-year, with Europe (+5.2%) the best performed region. Revenue growth was more subdued in the fourth quarter, however, with comparable sales up 2.3 per cent. “McDonald’s 2009 results reflect the broad-based strength of our global business,” McDonald’s Chief... ...Read more »

Fast-food giant McDonald’s, one of the better performed major businesses in the world during the global financial crisis has reported moderate sales growth in November. The maker of the Big Mac said that global comparable sales increased 0.7% in November, the lowest growth for the year.However, the Australian market remained one of their best performers. “Customers continue to find what they want at McDonald’s – menu variety, convenient locations and compelling value,”... ...Read more »

McDonald’s, the world’s largest burger chain, has announced a 3.3 per cent rise in comparable sales for the month of October as fast-food continues to draw in convenience and value-conscious customers. The result was led by Europe (sales up 6.4%), while Australian sales continued to surge – helping the Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa region to a sales boost of 4.7%. “The 4.7% increase in Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa’s October comparable sales was fueled... ...Read more »

McDonald’s reported better-than-expected third quarter sales figures overnight, fueled by positive comparable sales in every area of the world. In constant currencies, the fast-food giant achieved higher sales and profit compared with the prior year.”Alignment behind McDonald’s long-term business strategy, the Plan to Win, is clear as our growth continues to be a systemwide effort with each area of the world contributing,” McDonald’s Chief Executive Officer, Jim Skinner,... ...Read more »

McDonald’s Australia has recently responded to a fake memo doing the rounds that implied the fast-food giant intentionally sought to rip-off their customers. Allegedly written by the Managing Director of McDonald’s Australia, “Robert Trugabe”, it suggests that the company is looking at a new way to boost profits. “We need to discuss the drive through orders as well,” the fake memo reads. “If the girls leave one item out of every second or third order, this... ...Read more »

Sales of beef products have surged by as much as 20 per cent at the Australian outlets of fast-food giant McDonald’s following the release of two premium burgers. The two Angus beef burgers have met with such strong interest that they have helped push overall burger sales to new heights, according to McDonald’s Australia Senior Vice President and Director of Supply Chain, Jackie McArthur. Accompanied by an estimated marketing spend of $10 million, the launch in late-August has been the... ...Read more »

Fast-food giant McDonald’s has reported a 2.2% lift in sales in August, moderating after a 4.3 per cent rise in July. By segment, their American sales were up by 1.7%, European sales rose 3.5% and Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa declined 0.5% despite a robust Australian performance. Systemwide sales rose 1.1%, or 4.1% in constant currencies, for the month. “Our commitment to providing customers with menu variety, value and convenience is delivering sustained global comparable sales... ...Read more »