McDonald's posts biggest US sales drop since Covid-19 pandemic
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McDonald's has suffered its biggest drop in US sales since the height of Covid, a fall that it said was driven by people's concerns over the US economy. Despite a marketing tie-in with the Minecraft movie and extended price deals, US customers made fewer visits to the burger chain in the first three months of this year, compared to a year ago. Chief executive Chris Kempczinski said customers were "grappling with uncertainty".
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Main Idea: McDonald's reported its biggest drop in US sales since the Covid-19 pandemic as worried consumers cut back spending.
Key Points:
- US like-for-like sales fell 3.6% in the first three months of 2025, the steepest drop since mid-2020.
- The company said shoppers were feeling unsure about the economy and visiting less often.
- McDonald's had already been trying to boost demand with price deals and a Minecraft movie tie-in.
- The weak US results pushed global like-for-like sales down 1%, even though sales rose in some other regions.
Impact on the People
Negative Impact
Weak McDonald's sales suggest many US households are cutting back because of higher prices and economic worry. Workers and small suppliers could face slower growth if demand stays soft.
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McDonald's chief executive whose comments on consumer uncertainty and company outlook are central.
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