McDonald’s recovery gathers momentum with best sales figures for four years

McDonald’s turnaround is showing signs of gaining steam — helped by all-day breakfasts, value deals, and lower commodity prices — even as labour costs and other headwinds linger.

The fast-food chain posted a 6.2% gain in same-store sales last quarter, the best performance in four years, and earnings topped analysts’ estimates.

The results show CEO Steve Easterbrook’s plan to revive the world’s largest restaurant chain is gathering momentum.