McDonald’s store traffic falls unexpectedly as diners grow uneasy about economy

The burger giant’s same-store sales fell 1% globally in the January-March period (Gene J Puskar/AP)

McDonald’s store traffic fell unexpectedly in the first quarter as economic uncertainty weighed on diners.

The burger giant’s same-store sales, or sales at locations open at least a year, fell 1% globally in the January-March period.