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McDonalds had aA successful year finished on his homeDespite the slower recovery of its European activities, which mitigated their general recovery from the pandemic. While the world's Fast Food Fast Food Global Sales decreased by 1.3%, US sales increased by 5.5% in the fourth quarter of 2020 thanks to strong sales of Holiday and driving.

McDonald plans to keep the American momentum by expanding both his menu (hello,New chicken sandwiches!) Global and national imprint. In a gains call Thursday, McDonald's financial leader, Kevin Ozan, said the company plans to add 1,300 new restaurant sites around the world, with about 500 of these open pitches in the United States (linked:More Saddes restaurant closures in your state.)

"On the capital of $ 2.3 billion, we will spend about half of it to open nearly 500 restaurants in the United States and IOM segments," Ozan said, adding that a Supplement of $ 500 million will have to modernize about 1,200 locations in the US McDonald. It is always unknown where new restaurants will be located.

The Fast Food Giant has announced that it also plans to double digital operations, delivery and steering - the parts of their business thatSignificant sales leads during the pandemic-Who means we can expect that the upgrade and new McDonald locations to respond to these types of contactless transactions.

Back in November, the company revealed that it wasTest of new express lines For customers who place digital commands in advance, as well as dedicated pickup spots and automated controls, which are supposed to make a realization of the order faster than ever. While the channel has managed to shave an impressive 25 seconds of their training time last year by simplifying the menu, McDonald's always sees a place of improvement.

"He continues to focus on Drive-Thru's operations, especially because we saw Drive-Thru, continue to be a larger percentage of our business," said Ozan. "It is always possible to continue to reduce these service times."

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