McDonald’s (MCD) Has Boffo February
March 10, 2008 by Douglas A. McIntyreMcDonald’s amazed even itself with magnificent same-store sales in February. Ronald McDonald and the other clowns in management watched the firm post February comparable sales which increased 8.3% in the U.S. as McDonald’s market- leading breakfast, Premium Roast Coffee and everyday value offerings continue to fuel performance.
Sales in Europe were up 15.4% as Irishmen and Frog stuffed their arteries with the good stuff.
In Asia same-store figures moved up 10.9%.
Always a master of understatement McDonald’s Chief Executive Officer Jim Skinner said "Our focus on our customers around the world continues to deliver results and drive McDonald’s global business."
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