Strong sales in Britain, Japan boost McDonald’s

AFP, NEW YORK: McDonald’s shares surged early Friday on unexpectedly strong third-quarter results, with sales in overseas markets compensating for softness in its home market.
The fast-food giant pointed to especially strong sales in Britain and Japan, as well as positive results in Australia, Canada and Germany.
The news drove shares of the giant fast food chain up 3.4 per cent to $114.33 in pre-market trade. McDonald’s scored a 3.5 per cent gain in comparable global sales in the quarter, an acceleration from 3.1 per cent in the second quarter.

Strong sales in Britain, Japan boost McDonalds

AFP, NEW YORK: McDonalds shares surged early Fridayon unexpectedly strongthird-quarter results, withsales in overseas markets compensating for softness in its home market. The fast-food giant pointed to especially strong sales in Britain and Japan, as well as positive results in Australia, Canada and Germany. The news drove shares of the giant fast food chain up 3.4 per cent to $114.33 in pre-market trade. McDonalds scored a 3.5 per cent gain in comparable global sales in the quarter, an acceleration from 3.1 per cent in the second quarter.