date:Mar 11, 2013
where comparable sales fell 0.5 percent, roughly in line with the analysts' target of a 0.46 percent decline.
Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA) reported a drop of 1.6 percent, slightly better than the 1.69 percent fall that analysts estimated.
McDonald's remained confident in the fundamental strength of its business, CEO Thompson said in a statement.
We have the operating experience to manage through the current challenging environment and the right strategies in place to grow the