McDonald's suffers worst U.S. sales decline since 2020

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McDonald's reported its worst quarterly sales for the United States since the height of the pandemic in 2020, the latest restaurant chain to be affected by America's turbulent economic environment.

The burger giant reported U.S. same-store sales fell 3.6%, the largest three-month drop since Q2 2020, when they plunged 8.7%. Forecasts had been for a decline of just 1.7%.

"Consumers today are grappling with uncertainty," McDonald's Chairman and CEO Chris Kempczinski said in a statement, as the chain cited lower guest counts.

"Consumers today are grappling with uncertainty," McDonald's Chairman and CEO Chris Kempczinski said in a statement, as the chain cited lower guest counts.

https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/mcdonalds-us-sales-drop-pandemic-middle-income-consumers-pull-back-rcna204032

 

In completely unrelated news, RFK Jr pops open a bottle of champagne. Or would have if that stuff wasn't POISON!

[Patong2021]

Maybe they should look at their pricing, quality, and sales model.

A "meal" at the chain costs more than a conventional low cost restaurant and offers fewer options.

[save the frogs]

good.

hope they go bankrupt for once and for all.

 

[Tug]

Hey at least trump’s stupidity might accidentally save some lives….theres that!

[dinsdale]

13 minutes ago, Tug said:

Hey at least trump’s stupidity might accidentally save some lives….theres that!

I'm sure if there was an article about the sun going super nova would somehow find a way to mention Trump.

[jerrymahoney]

... and Trump would say it's Biden's fault.

[Yagoda]

1 hour ago, save the frogs said:

good.

hope they go bankrupt for once and for all.

 

Whoa, an Egg McMuffin Breakfast with OJ is a great way to start the day and healthy too, as long as you dont gobble 4 with those grease potato patties.

 

Moderation is key

[bkk6060]

Over priced garbage food.  And, I think more people are finally trying to eat healthier. I also do think there is a Trump affect being anti American companies.

[KhunLA]

to the topic ... to be expected, after 4 yrs of high inflation.  Folks are eating in, saving money and eating healthier, hopefully.  

 

Hope all lefties aren't implying all the bad in the world is all Trump's fault, who hasn't really done anything yet, except close the border and expose the waste & corruption, of 100s of millions if not billions of tax payers money, gone somewhere, with no accountability.

 

Everyday another hate thread or 10 ... 

 

Beats the hell out of the Comics section that use to come with Sunday newspaper.

 

I await  climate change, quakes & hurricanes to blamed on Trump.

[BLMFem]

18 minutes ago, dinsdale said:

I'm sure if there was an article about the sun going super nova would somehow find a way to mention Trump.

Well, he does like to look at celestial phenomenons without protective equipment, so he would go blind if that happened (just before the whole planet was burnt to a crisp, of course).

That's worth a mention, don't you think?

[jerrymahoney]

3 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

I await  climate change, quakes & hurricanes to blamed on Trump.

.. and Trump would say they are all Biden's fault (take 2, fellas)

[BLMFem]

9 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

to the topic ... to be expected, after 4 yrs of high inflation.  Folks are eating in, saving money and eating healthier, hopefully. 

Funny, isn't it, how eating healthy has suddenly become a thing with the MAGA crowd (at least in theory). When JFK Jr talks about harmful food additives you see the MAGA hats all nodding in unison.

But back when Michelle Obama tried something similar the same crowd howled like mad dogs, calling her a communist, a Marxist and several other big words they also didn't know the meaning of.

As I've stated earlier, one of the prices of becoming a MAGA cultist is to become unaware of your own hypocrisy.

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7 minutes ago, BLMFem said:

Funny, isn't it, how eating healthy has suddenly become a thing with the MAGA crowd (at least in theory). When JFK Jr talks about harmful food additives you see the MAGA hats all nodding in unison.

But back when Michelle Obama tried something similar the same crowd howled like mad dogs, calling her a communist, a Marxist and several other big words they also didn't know the meaning of.

 

Good point. I also remember them in an uproar when Bloomberg banned the use of trans fats in New York City.

[Keep Right]

36 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

to the topic ... to be expected, after 4 yrs of high inflation.  Folks are eating in, saving money and eating healthier, hopefully.  

 

Hope all lefties aren't implying all the bad in the world is all Trump's fault, who hasn't really done anything yet, except close the border and expose the waste & corruption, of 100s of millions if not billions of tax payers money, gone somewhere, with no accountability.

 

Everyday another hate thread or 10 ... 

 

Beats the hell out of the Comics section that use to come with Sunday newspaper.

 

I await  climate change, quakes & hurricanes to blamed on Trump.

So very true KhunLA, I also really enjoy watching the left wing socialists melt down and blame their miserable life on President Trump. It makes my day.

[impulse]

2 hours ago, placeholder said:

"Consumers today are grappling with uncertainty," McDonald's Chairman and CEO Chris Kempczinski said in a statement, as the chain cited lower guest counts.

 

What's he going to say?  We screwed the pooch here.  Who would have figured that people don't want to pay so much money for fast food?

 

Between Bidenflation and some states' push for high minimum wages, they priced themselves out. 

 

I remember the olden days when flipping burgers at McDonalds wasn't a career choice.  It was something you did as a stopgap between real jobs.  Or to work your way through high school or college.  Now, it's what you do when you have a useless degree and a crushing student loan.

 

And eating at McDonalds was a cheap way to fill up in a rush.

 

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1 minute ago, impulse said:

 

What's he going to say?  We screwed the pooch here.  Who would have figured that people don't want to pay so much money for fast food?

 

Between Bidenflation and some states' push for high minimum wages, they price themselves out. 

 

I remember the olden days when flipping burgers at McDonalds wasn't a career choice.  It was something you did as a stopgap between real jobs.  Or to work your way through high school or college.  Now, it's what you do when you have a useless degree and a crushing student loan.

 

 

I remember a time when people thought that workers shouldn't be paid a living wage. For you, that time is the present.

[KhunLA]

19 minutes ago, BLMFem said:

Funny, isn't it, how eating healthy has suddenly become a thing with the MAGA crowd (at least in theory). When JFK Jr talks about harmful food additives you see the MAGA hats all nodding in unison.

But back when Michelle Obama tried something similar the same crowd howled like mad dogs, calling her a communist, a Marxist and several other big words they also didn't know the meaning of.

As I've stated earlier, one of the prices of becoming a MAGA cultist is to become unaware of your own hypocrisy.

Reading comprehension, as has nothing to do with MAGA crowd, just across the board.  Get shuttered in for a couple years, and silly inflation, across the board for 4 yrs does kind of affect one's play money.   That certainly would include dining out.

 

Yea, you can add the Obama's to that also, making healthcare unaffordable now.  Have the insurance lobbyist write the law, what could go wrong.  Cost more & covers less.

[Keep Right]

11 minutes ago, placeholder said:

Good point. I also remember them in an uproar when Bloomberg banned the use of trans fats in New York City.

"Students across the country took to social media to share photos of their unappetizing lunches, sparking viral hashtags like #ThanksMichelleObama."

 

https://yournews.com/2025/03/23/3322706/michelle-obama-claims-it-was-because-of-partisanship-that-students/

 

Poor kids, who in their right mind wants to eat anything that is orchestrated by this so called woman.

 

[KhunLA]

46 minutes ago, jerrymahoney said:

.. and Trump would say they are all Biden's fault (take 2, fellas)

Not to far off topic of my reply, but watch YT short reel today of Kerry, warning Congress 15 yrs ago, the Artic will be ice free in 5 yrs.   Classic MMCC/GM BS  

 

File that with Gore's looney tune predictions 🙄

And the pending WW3 that will never happen ... that's got to be Trumps fault.  He dare he try to open communications with RU 

 

Keep it coming fella.  I don't even need to smoke doobie to chuckle all day reading all this crap.

[impulse]

11 minutes ago, placeholder said:

I remember a time when people thought that workers shouldn't be paid a living wage. For you, that time is the present.

 

You can't afford to pay entry level unskilled, untrained employees a "living wage" and still make money. Today, a "living wage" is $50K and up.  Way up if you're in California.

 

That's always been a business conundrum.  When we first hire you, we aren't allowed to pay you what you're worth because of minimum wage laws.    We lose money on you until you're trained and seasoned.   If you're one of the ones that never catch on, you're a net loss.  And then we get sued if we fire you.

 

That's why there were always starter jobs like Mickey D's.  (Edit:  And apprentice programs and internships)  And even if you get real good at flipping burgers, they still can't afford $50-100K.

 

 

[BritManToo]

10 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

You can't afford to pay entry level unskilled, untrained employees a "living wage" and still make money. Today, a "living wage" is $50K and up.  Way up if you're in California.

 

That's always been a business conundrum.  When we first hire you, we aren't allowed to pay you what you're worth because of minimum wage laws.    We lose money on you until you're trained and seasoned.   If you're one of the ones that never catch on, you're a net loss.  And then we get sued if we fire you.

 

That's why there were always starter jobs like Mickey D's.  (Edit:  And apprentice programs and internships)  And even if you get real good at flipping burgers, they still can't afford $50-100K.

 

 

A high living wage is only required because of the artificially high price of housing and property taxes. Which would be really easy to fix if it wasn't government policy of all western governments.

[Etaoin Shrdlu]

Drop in sales must be due to increase in cost caused by the tariffs imposed on McDonald Island.

 

Those pesky penguins ripping off the US all these years by sending burgers and fries without importing anything in return.

[BritManToo]

18 minutes ago, impulse said:

 

What's he going to say?  We screwed the pooch here.  Who would have figured that people don't want to pay so much money for fast food?

 

Between Bidenflation and some states' push for high minimum wages, they priced themselves out. 

 

I remember the olden days when flipping burgers at McDonalds wasn't a career choice.  It was something you did as a stopgap between real jobs.  Or to work your way through high school or college.  Now, it's what you do when you have a useless degree and a crushing student loan.

 

And eating at McDonalds was a cheap way to fill up in a rush.

 

McDonald's don't sell food, they sell franchises, and rent property.

[BLMFem]

9 minutes ago, Keep Right said:

"Students across the country took to social media to share photos of their unappetizing lunches, sparking viral hashtags like #ThanksMichelleObama."

 

https://yournews.com/2025/03/23/3322706/michelle-obama-claims-it-was-because-of-partisanship-that-students/

 

Poor kids, who in their right mind wants to eat anything that is orchestrated by this so called woman.

 

And still she outsmarts, outclasses and outmaneuvers the likes of you with with the greatest ease.

[Mike_Hunt]

3 hours ago, placeholder said:

McDonald's reported its worst quarterly sales for the United States since the height of the pandemic in 2020, the latest restaurant chain to be affected by America's turbulent economic environment.

The burger giant reported U.S. same-store sales fell 3.6%, the largest three-month drop since Q2 2020, when they plunged 8.7%. Forecasts had been for a decline of just 1.7%.

"Consumers today are grappling with uncertainty," McDonald's Chairman and CEO Chris Kempczinski said in a statement, as the chain cited lower guest counts.

"Consumers today are grappling with uncertainty," McDonald's Chairman and CEO Chris Kempczinski said in a statement, as the chain cited lower guest counts.

https://www.nbcnews.com/business/business-news/mcdonalds-us-sales-drop-pandemic-middle-income-consumers-pull-back-rcna204032

 

In completely unrelated news, RFK Jr pops open a bottle of champagne. Or would have if that stuff wasn't POISON!

 

McDonald's has become quite expensive. A few years ago, I decided to get a Quarter Pounder with Cheese and an iced tea, which cost $9.  That's too expensive for fast food.  

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17 minutes ago, Keep Right said:

"Students across the country took to social media to share photos of their unappetizing lunches, sparking viral hashtags like #ThanksMichelleObama."

 

https://yournews.com/2025/03/23/3322706/michelle-obama-claims-it-was-because-of-partisanship-that-students/

 

Poor kids, who in their right mind wants to eat anything that is orchestrated by this so called woman.

 

Over 70% of the American diet consists of ultra processed foods. So maybe their judgment  might be looked at a bit skeptically?

[blaze master]

13 minutes ago, KhunLA said:

File that with Gore's looney tune predictions 🙄

And the pending WW3 that will never happen ... that's got to be Trumps fault.  He dare he try to open communications with RU 

 

Iran has been 6 months away from having a nuclear b......for 20 years now. 

[Mike_Hunt]

21 minutes ago, placeholder said:

I remember a time when people thought that workers shouldn't be paid a living wage. For you, that time is the present.

Define living wage via a number. 

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4 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

McDonald's don't sell food, they sell franchises, and rent property.

 

5 minutes ago, BritManToo said:

McDonald's don't sell food, they sell franchises, and rent property.

So where does their income ultimately come from? Do franchise owners pay it  by renting parking spaces?

[Furioso]

I would eat at McDonalds but man I'm just grappling with uncertainty right now...and have been for over 15 years. 

 

Okay, I did eat some McnNuggets and fries on Sukhumvit a couple of years ago but I was drunk and hadn't eaten much that day. Other than that McNADA!