McDonald's to accelerate store expansion in China

McDonald's Corp said it remains optimistic about its performance in China and plans to accelerate store expansion in the country as part of its international growth push.

The fast-food giant reported a 1 percent decline in global comparable sales in the first quarter of 2025, compared with that of a year ago. Its US comparable sales fell 3.6 percent and international developmental licensed markets increased 3.5 percent. Executives pointed to China as a bright spot amid an uneven global landscape.

"In China, our performance remained stable, driven by an increase in delivery share, the success of Big Bites, Value meals and strong performance in chicken," said Ian Borden, McDonald's chief financial officer, during the company's earnings call. "We're encouraged by what we're seeing from our China business."