McDonald’s Posts Surprise Monthly Store Sales Gain in U.S.

McDonald’s Corp. posted a surprise gain in U.S. same-store sales last month after a decline in October as the world’s largest restaurant chain increased advertising for less expensive items.

Sales in the U.S. increased 2.5 percent in November, the Oak Brook, Illinois-based company said today in a statement. Analysts projected a drop of 0.6 percent, the average of 14 estimates compiled by Consensus Metrix. Global sales rose 2.4 percent while analysts anticipated a gain of 0.2 percent.