McDonald’s sees strong January sales internationally, but declines in US

McDonald’s January sales at a Glance

McDonald’s Inc. sales, the world’s largest fast food chain, said Tuesday a sales in stores open at least 13 months, a key sales comparison, rose 2.6 percent in January.

Here’s a breakdown of how sales fared globally.

Sales in stores open at least 13 months:

Overall: Up 2.6 percent

U.S.: Down 0.7 percent

Europe: Up 4.3 percent

Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa: Up 4.3 percent.

Total sales in January:

Overall: Up 9.1 percent.

U.S.: Down 0.1 percent

Europe: Up 15.5 percent

Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa: Up 15.2 percent