McDonald’s Corp. (MCD), the world’s largest restaurant chain, said sales at stores open at least 13 months rose 7.4 percent globally last month, driven by demand in Japan and China.
Analysts forecast a gain of 5 percent, the average of five estimates compiled by Bloomberg. Sales in Asia, Africa and the Middle East advanced 8.1 percent, the most since December last year, McDonald's said today in a statement. Analysts projected a gain of 5.9 percent.
McDonald's Restaurant in Tokyo, Japan
