Monday. 04.11.2024

Fast food giant McDonald's on Tuesday said its worldwide sales dropped around 30% in the last two months compared to the same period last year due to the coronavirus pandemic, but that its business is starting to make a comeback.

Sales were hit hard by temporary restaurant closures in Britain and France, and to a lesser extent Italy and Spain, the company said in a press release.

Global sales trends improved from a 39% annual sales drop in April to a 21% decline in May, as more McDonald's restaurants reopened.

The burger giant reported that 95% of its restaurants around the world have now reopened, compared with 75% in April.

In the United States, sales fell 19% annually in April, but were down just 5% cent in May.

Drive-through

Most restaurants in the US have continued to operate drive-through, delivery or take-out service.

"Our strong foundation and the unique advantages of the McDonald's System, including a high percentage of drive-thru restaurants and investments in delivery and digital, have enabled us to adapt to the changing landscape presented by the Covid-19 outbreak," chief executive Chris Kempczinski said in the press release.

McDonald's said US sales and guest numbers remained negative during breakfast, an increasingly competitive mealtime.

McDonald's sees sharp drop in sales due to coronavirus