date:Feb 18, 2013
ly flat global same-store sales in the fourth quarter.
McDonald's said January systemwide sales for the month rose 0.3%, or 0.7% excluding currency fluctuations.
Same-store sales in the U.S. were up 0.9%, beating the analysts' estimate of a 0.34% decline. The company said restaurant renovations, the addition of the new Grilled Onion Cheddar burger to its Dollar Menu and a balanced mix of higher-priced and cheaper items all helped boost sales.
The Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa region po