McDonald’s Same-store Sales Rise in November (MCD)

McDonald’s Corp. (NYSE: MCD) reported that global same-store sales rose 7.4% in November as each of the company’s three geographic regions posted gains. In the US and Europe, sales were up 6.5%, while sales jumped 8.1% in the Asia/Pacific, Middle East, and Africa region. From the press release:

In the U.S., the continued strength of McDonald’s breakfast daypart, everyday value, the addition of the seasonal Peppermint Mocha to the McCafé line-up, and the Chicken McNuggets promotion drove the 6.5% increase in November comparable sales.

Europe posted a 6.5% increase in comparable sales for November driven by performance in the U.K., France , Russia and Germany.  Throughout Europe, an expanding variety of premium and mid-tier products, exciting promotional food and marketing events, and reimaged restaurants enhanced the McDonald’s experience and drove the segment’s comparable sales increase for the month.

Comparable sales in Asia/Pacific , Middle East and Africa increased 8.1% in November led by Japan and China.  APMEA’s results were fueled by locally-relevant menus that include daypart value platforms and classic core favorites complemented by compelling customer conveniences.

Including stores open less than a year, McDonald’s posted sales growth of 9.5% in November.