McDonald's same-store sales fall for 1st time since 2020

CHICAGO, Illinois: McDonald's experienced a decline in global same-store sales for the first time since 2020 during the second quarter, as inflation-affected consumers chose to dine out less or opt for cheaper alternatives.

The fast-food giant plans to introduce meal deals and new menu items to address the downturn but expects sales to remain soft for the next few quarters.

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