McDonald’s April Sales Rise 6% as Drinks Lure U.S. Diners
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McDonald’s Corp., the world’s biggest restaurant chain, said sales at stores open at least 13 months rose 6 percent in April as smoothies and McCafe beverages drew customers in the U.S.
Analysts projected comparable-store sales would rise 4.1 percent, according to the average of seven estimates compiled by Bloomberg News. Sales in the U.S. climbed 4 percent, the Oak Brook, Illinois-based company said today in a statement.