McDonald’s Q3 sales seen slowing as spending cools, now value, drinks in focus — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mcdonald-s-q3-sales-seen-slowing-as-spending-cools-now-value-drinks-in-focusContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. McDonald's US Sales Dip as Diners Face High Living Costshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mcdonald-s-q3-sales-seen-slowing-as-spending-cools-now-value-drinks-in-focushttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mcdonald-s-q3-sales-seen-slowing-as-spending-cools-now-value-drinks-in-focus#u188458Mon, 09 Nov 2026 17:10:16 +0000McDonald's reported a drop in United States comparable sales for the third quarter of 2026, marking the first decline in six quarters. Weaker foot traffic at restaurants nationwide weighed on performance as consumers struggled with the high cost of living and cooled spending habits. Despite aggressive promotional and discount strategies intended to attract budget-conscious diners, domestic revenue faced pressure. However, the domestic slump was partially cushioned by an increase in order sizes and higher average customer spending per visit, allowing overall corporate profit to climb.Why i