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McDonald’s Sales Bump Isn’t Benefitting Operators

Danni Santana

Skift Take

Despite investors' approval of McDonald's strategy to revamp U.S. restaurant locations, operators aren't loving it — and claim cash flow is lacking.

Higher average checks, resulting from menu price increases and product mix shifts, drove McDonald’s global same-store sales in the third quarter, as the company homes in on aggressively expanding its overhaul of its U.S. franchise locations. According to the restaurant chain, menu prices increased two percent in the quarter, leading to a same-store sales increase of 2.4 percent. Customers were also satisfied with the expansion of McDonald’s $1 $2 $3 value menu offerings — introducing $1 any-size coffee and including popular breakfast sandwiches at the same price. Consumers can expect even more breakfast options by the end of the year, accord

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