date:Feb 11, 2014
menu options and operations initiatives.
Europe comparable sales grew 2% as positive results in the United Kingdom and France offset negative performance in Germany. More menu variety, everyday value and day part expansion helped boost results in the region.
Comparable sales in Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa advanced 5.4%, driven by strength in China, which benefitted from calendar shifts and prior-year comparison, as well as solid results in Japan, Australia and other markets. Contribut