Wed 6th Aug 2025 - McDonald’s reports global like-for-like sales increase 3.8% in second quarter with UK seeing growth McDonald’s reports global like-for-like sales increase 3.8% in second quarter with UK seeing growth: McDonald’s has reported global like-for-like sales increased 3.8% in the second quarter of its financial year, ending 30 June 2025 – with the UK also seeing growth. Chairman and chief executive Chris Kempczinski said: “Our 6% global systemwide sales growth this quarter is a testament to the power of compelling value, standout marketing and menu innovation – proving again that when we stay focused on executing what matters most to our customers, we grow. Our technology investments and ability to scale digital solutions at speed will continue to elevate the McDonald’s experience for customers, crew, and our global system.” Systemwide sales to loyalty members across 60 loyalty markets were approximately $33bn for the trailing 12-month period and approximately $9bn for the quarter. Second quarter like-for-likes increased 2.5% in the US, which the company said was primarily driven by positive transaction growth. Like-for-like sales in the quarter for the “international operated” segment, which includes the UK, increased 4.0%, where all markets reflected positive comparable sales, McDonald’s said. In the “international developmental” licenced segment, second-quarter like-for-like sales increased 5.6%, where positive comparable sales were led by Japan, “with all geographic regions reflecting positive comparable sales”. For the quarter, revenue was $6,843,000,000 (2024: $6,490,000,000). Of this, $4,213,000,000 came from franchised restaurants (2024: $3,940,000,000) and $2,458,000,000 from company-owned restaurants (2024: $2,461,000,000). For the six months ending June 30, revenue was £12,799,000,000 (2024: £12,659,000,000). Of this, $4,590,000,000 came from franchised restaurants (2024: $4,816,000,000) and £334,000,000 from company-owned restaurants (2024: $180,000,000). The company said excluding pre-tax charges, operating income growth for both periods was primarily driven by higher sales-driven franchised margins. McDonald’s said results for the six months were partly offset by lower company owned and operated margins, driven by US operations. The company said consolidated revenues increased 5% (4% in constant currencies) while systemwide sales increased 8% (6% in constant currencies). Consolidated operating income increased 11% (8% in constant currencies). The company said the results included pre-tax charges of $43m primarily related to restructuring charges. Excluding these current year charges, as well as prior year pre-tax charges of $154m, consolidated operating income increased 7% (4% in constant currencies). The company said diluted earnings per share was $3.14, an increase of 12% (10% in constant currencies). Excluding the current year charges, diluted earnings per share was $3.19, an increase of 7% (5% in constant currencies) when also excluding prior year charges. McDonald’s UK features in the Propel Turnover & Profits Blue Book, which is available exclusively to Premium Club subscribers and will feature 1,151 companies when it is released on Friday (8 August). McDonald’s UK turnover of £1,835,618,000 for the year to 31 December 2023 is the seventh highest in the database. Companies can now have an unlimited number of people receive access to Propel Premium for a year for £995 plus VAT – whether they are an operator or a supplier. The single subscription rate is £495 plus VAT for operators and £595 plus VAT for suppliers. Email kai.kirkman@propelinfo.com to upgrade your subscription.