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In Europe, comparable sales rose 5.4% for the month fuelled by France, the U.K. and many other markets. Across Europe, performance benefited from core and seasonal products that offer value at all price tiers of the menu.

European comparable sales rose 4.3% for the month fuelled by strong sales in France, the UK and many other markets. Throughout Europe, affordable menu choices, seasonal and fourth tier menu options and a contemporary restaurant environment continue to make McDonald’s an easy choice for customers.

McDonald’s Corporation announces plans for 20% growth in Russia in the year of its 20th Anniversary in the market. On January 31, 1990, on the day of the opening of the Pushkin Square restaurant, the first McDonald’s store in Russia, served more than 30,000 customers. Twenty years later it remains one of the busiest McDonald’s restaurants in the world, having welcomed more than 137 million customers in its long years of history.

McDonald’s Europe delivered strong comparable sales for 2009. The UK, France and Russia led the segment’s operating income growth for the fourth quarter.

Emphasis on fourth-tier menu development, premium product innovation, daypart expansion and restaurant reimaging continued to provide an appealing restaurant experience and drive market share gains.

(Oak Brook, Illinois) - Jim Skinner, Chief Executive Officer of McDonald’s Corporation, today announced that Don Thompson, currently President of McDonald USA, has been elected to the role of President and Chief Operating Officer, with oversight responsibility for the company’s 32,000 restaurants worldwide.

In Europe, comparable sales rose for the month driven by the UK and France, somewhat offset by performance in Germany. Europe’s continued focus on fourth-tier menu development, premium product innovation and daypart expansion contributed to November’s results.

Europe delivered strong comparable sales growth of 8.4% for the month, partly due to the benefit of the Easter holiday shift. Leading Europe’s performance was the UK, where customers embraced our tiered menu offerings, as well as the popular Monopoly promotion. France, Russia and Germany also posted positive comparable sales

Led by the UK, France and Russia, Europe delivered solid first quarter comparable sales despite the shift in timing of Easter-related school and business holidays from March 2008 to April 2009. McDonald’s continues to gain market share as tiered-pricing menus, seasonal food events and day-part expansion in the morning and late night hours connect with customers.

Graphic Design Contest for Students - Winning Entry Receiving €5,000
For the first time, McDonald’s Europe is giving customers a chance to have their artistic interpretation of the McDonald’s brand displayed in restaurants throughout Europe by launching a graphic design contest for students over the age of 18.

In Europe, comparable sales decreased 0.2% for the month, reflecting a negative calendar shift of approximately 4.2 percentage points due to leap year. Excluding this calendar shift, comparable sales increased 4.0% as Europe’s unique premium menu offerings and compelling value contributed to sales growth, led by the UK. and Russia.

McDonald’s Corporation announced today that global comparable sales increased 7.1% in January. Systemwide sales for McDonald’s worldwide restaurants were up 2.6% for the month, or 9.1% in constant currencies.

In Europe, the UK, France, and Russia led January’s 7.1% comparable sales increase. Across Europe, the combination of premium menu offerings, classic favourites and everyday affordability continue to deliver results.

McDonald’s Europe is pleased to announce the appointment of Jerome Tafani as Chief Financial Officer and Corporate Senior Vice President.

McDonald’s Corporation today announced strong operating results for the fourth quarter and the year, driven by global comparable sales growth.

McDonald’s Corporation announced today that global comparable sales increased 7.7% in November. Systemwide sales for McDonald’s worldwide restaurants were up 1.9% for the month, or 9.6% in constant currencies.

McDonald’s Corporation announced today that global comparable sales rose 8.2% in October. Systemwide sales for McDonald’s worldwide restaurants increased 5.4% for the month, or 9.9% in constant currencies.

Beginning in November 2008, McDonald’s will introduce its new generation of global packaging, the most comprehensive rollout in the Brand’s history. All 118 McDonald’s countries will participate in this rollout over the next two years, putting the Brand’s food quality story front and center and directly into the hands of customers - some 56 million every day.

McDonald’s Corporation today announced strong operating results for the third quarter, driven by global comparable sales growth of 7.1%. "The strength of McDonald’s ongoing results is a testament to our multi-dimensional Plan to Win, which features quality food, compelling value at every level of our menu and dependable convenience," said Chief Executive Officer Jim Skinner. "Our unwavering commitment to providing an outstanding restaurant experience to every customer, every time is driving comparable sales momentum and profitability growth in each area of the world.”

McDonald’s Board of Directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.50 per share of common stock payable on December 15, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business on December 1.

McDonald’s Corporation announced today that global comparable sales increased 8.5% in August.

McDonald’s Europe is delighted to announce Romania, Norway and Switzerland will be joining the McPassport scheme effective from September 1st 2008.

McDonald’s has recently launched a new Happy Meal focused on endangered animals to engage children in a fun and informative way around the threats to our environment.

OAK BROOK, IL – McDonald’s Corporation announced today that global comparable sales increased 8.0% in July. Systemwide sales for McDonald’s worldwide restaurants rose 15.9% in July, or 9.5% in constant currencies.

OAK BROOK, IL — McDonald’s Corporation today announced strong operating results for the second quarter, driven by global comparable sales growth of 6.1%.

"Our strategic focus on putting the customer first in everything we do continues to yield outstanding operating results," said Chief Executive Officer Jim Skinner. "For the quarter, we grew comparable sales and guest counts across all geographic segments and delivered increased profitability. These results are a testament to the strength and resilience of McDonald’s Plan to Win."

OAK BROOK, IL – McDonald’s Corporation announced today that global comparable sales increased 7.7% in May and 7.0% year-to-date. Systemwide sales for McDonald’s worldwide restaurants increased 16.0% in May, or 9.1% in constant currencies.

On May 21, 2008, McDonald’s Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.375 cents per share of common stock payable on June 23, 2008 to shareholders of record at the close of business on June 9, 2008.

OAK BROOK, IL – McDonald’s Corporation announced today that global comparable sales increased 5.0% in April and 6.8% year-to-date. Systemwide sales for McDonald’s worldwide restaurants increased 13.7% in April, or 6.5% in constant currencies.

Company commits to build on good work by completely phasing out use of ‘caged’ whole eggs in EU restaurants by end 2010.

McDonald’s Europe has been nominated for a prestigious Ruban d’Honneur at the European Business Awards, recognising its commitment to Sustainability.

OAK BROOK, IL – McDonald’s Corporation announced today that global comparable sales rose 11.7% for the month and 8.6% for year-to-date February. Systemwide sales for McDonald’s worldwide restaurants increased 19.9% in February, or 13.2% in constant currencies. McDonald’s February sales results reflect strong performance across each business segment, as well as a benefit of about 4 percentage points from an extra day due to leap year.

"Our focus on our customers around the world continues to deliver results and drive McDonald’s global business," said McDonald’s Chief Executive Officer Jim Skinner. “Through the Plan to Win, we're committed to providing our customers the menu variety they want, with the convenience and value they expect from McDonald’s.”

OAK BROOK, IL – McDonald’s Corporation announced today that global comparable sales rose 5.7% for the month of January. Systemwide sales for worldwide restaurants increased 13.4% in January, or 7.1% in constant currencies.

"We continue to drive our business with an unwavering commitment to our customers," said McDonald’s Chief Executive Officer Jim Skinner. "Consumers are busier than ever, and McDonald’s is their ideal choice for quick, convenient and affordable meals."

OAK BROOK, IL — McDonald’s Corporation today announced strong operating results for the fourth quarter and year, fueled by strong comparable sales.

Chief Executive Officer Jim Skinner commented, "McDonald’s consolidated performance continues to reflect our enduring profitable growth with comparable sales up 6.8% for the year – one of our strongest increases since the initiation of our Plan to Win. We continue to drive our business by linking consumer insights to our strategies of convenience, branded affordability and innovative menu offerings."