McDonald's had a bit of a rough time lately! Their sales in the US went down because of a food safety issue and people being careful with their money. But things aren't all bad; some parts of the world saw their sales go up.
- A problem with E.coli bacteria made some people sick and McDonald's had to stop selling Quarter Pounders for a while.
- People are buying less expensive meals, and McDonald's is offering lots of deals to keep customers happy.
- Sales in other countries, like the Middle East and Japan, did well.
| Fact | Number |
|---|---|
| US Sales Drop | 1.4% |
| Analyst Prediction | 0.4% drop |
| International Markets Sales Increase | 4.1% |
| McDonald's Net Income Drop | 5% |
