- U.S. down 2.2%
- Europe up 2.3%
- Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA) down 3.2%
U.S. comparable sales decreased 2.2% in May reflecting negative customer traffic and ongoing competitive activity. To address its current challenges, the U.S. is working to enhance the customer experience with exciting limited-time menu and value options while testing opportunities to expand convenience, personalization and daypart availability to modernize the business.
Europe's comparable sales rose 2.3% in May as strong results in the U.K. and slightly positive performance in Germany and France were partly offset by slightly negative results in Russia. Europe's monthly performance was supported by consistent everyday value offers alongside compelling premium platforms reinforced with effective marketing and promotional execution to drive demand.
In APMEA, comparable sales declined 3.2% in May as strong performance inAustralia was more than offset by continued challenges in Japan and negative performance in China. Strengthening McDonald's quality and value perceptions remains a top priority for APMEA.
Solid comparable sales in McDonald's Other Countries & Corporate segment, which includes Latin America and Canada, contributed positively to the Company's global comparable sales performance for the month.
Systemwide sales for the month decreased 7.2%, or increased 1.8% in constant currencies.