date:Jan 24, 2013
McDonalds, battling a weak economy and taxed customers, eked out a small gain in fourth quarter profits thanks to its dollar menu and its dreamy McRib sandwich.
But folks werent exactly busting down the doors same-store sales edged up a minuscule 0.3 percent in the period.
The fast food chain warned investors that sales this month would be even weaker, perhaps declining over last year as the increased payroll tax steals cash from customers.
At the same time, other big chains, including Burg