OAK BROOK Ill. McDonald's Corp. reported Thursday a global same-store sales gain of 5.9 percent for February, which was driven mainly by strong sales results in Asia and Europe.
At McDonald's restaurants in the United States, February same-store sales rose 3.1 percent - a "solid" result according to some analysts, who said it was below expectations though likely hurt by winter weather as reported by many other chains. McDonald's said its U.S. sales were boosted by its breakfast and late-night menu selections as well as the expanded Snack Wrap offerings now available in a honey-mustard flavor.
In Europe, same-store sales rose 5.9 percent in February. In the company's Asia-Pacific, Middle East and Africa region, or APMEA, February same-store sales increased 12.3 percent and were driven by sales in Japan and in China, where the chain benefited from the Chinese New Year, McDonald's reported.
Total systemwide sales increased 9.7 percent in February, or 6.8 percent in constant currencies, which reflected constant-currency total sales gains of 3.8 percent, 6.7 percent and 15 percent in the United States, Europe and the APMEA region.