U.S. same-store sales increased 2.8% -and were up 6.8% excluding the segment's calendar shift-due to the strength of McDonald's chicken line-up and its core menu, as well as beverages and breakfast.
CEO Jim Skinner said in a statement, "We remain [image-nocss] confident in the fundamental strength of the McDonald's business. We have the right strategies in place to grow the business for the long-term, and we have the operating experience to manage through the current environment."
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