Introduction of McDonald's > NEXT Strategy
In June 2026, McDonald's unveiled the McDonald's > NEXT strategy to drive the next era of growth and productivity, focusing on four pillars: Menu > NEXT to elevate taste and quality, Consumer > NEXT to deepen customer engagement, Restaurant > NEXT to improve efficiency with AI, and People > NEXT to enhance hospitality.
Global Comparable Sales Growth
Global comparable sales increased 1.3% for Q2 2026, with the U.S. up 0.8% driven by check growth but with negative guest counts, International Operated Markets up 1.5% led by Germany, Australia, and the UK, and International Developmental Licensed Markets up 1.9%, driven by Japan but partly offset by China.
Restructuring Charges Impact
The quarter included net pre-tax restructuring charges of $52 million, or $0.06 per share, primarily related to the Accelerating the Organization initiative to modernize ways of working.