McDonald’s reports a significant sales decline in the U.S. as anxious customers pull back on spending

The burger giant saw its worst U.S. sales drop since the pandemic. CEO Chris Kempczinski says customers are “grappling with uncertainty.”

McDonalds released its earnings report for the first quarter of 2025 early this morning. According to the report, U.S. comparable sales decreased by 3.6% from the previous year, primarily driven by reduced guest counts.