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McDonald's November Global Comparable Sales Rise 4.8%

    --  U.S. up 4.9%
    --  Europe up 4.9%
    --  Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa up 2.4%

"McDonald's continued strong performance reflects the benefits of our global alignment around the Plan to Win," said McDonald's Chief Executive Officer Jim Skinner. "Contemporary locations, quality food and beverages at an outstanding value and operations excellence continue to be the key ingredients to becoming our customers' favorite place and way to eat and drink."

In the U.S., comparable sales increased 4.9% for November fueled by McDonald's iconic McRib sandwich, continued strong demand for McCafe beverages and everyday value throughout the menu.

In Europe, November comparable sales rose 4.9% due to strong performance in France, Germany, Russia and the U.K. Europe's focus on premium products such as the McWraps in Germany, four-tiered menu pricing and ongoing restaurant modernization contributed to these results.

Comparable sales in Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa rose 2.4% for the month driven by Australia with positive results in China and most other markets, partly offset by Japan. APMEA's results benefitted from initiatives that are differentiating the McDonald's experience: compelling value, conveniences such as delivery and drive-thru, and restaurant reimaging.

Systemwide sales increased 4.7%, or 6.1% in constant currencies, for the month. Separately, foreign currencies have weakened. At current rates, currency translation is expected to negatively impact fourth quarter earnings by $0.01 to $0.02 per share.

        Percent Increase/(Decrease)          Comparable      Systemwide Sales
                                               Sales             As  Constant
        Month ended November 30,           2010     2009    Reported Currency
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        McDonald's Corporation              4.8      0.7         4.7      6.1
        Major Segments: 
          U.S.                              4.9     (0.6)        5.6      5.6
          Europe                            4.9      2.5         0.0      7.4
          APMEA*                            2.4     (1.0)        9.2      2.8
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        Year-To-Date November 30,
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        McDonald's Corporation              5.2      3.9         7.2      6.6
        Major Segments: 
          U.S.                              3.9      2.8         4.5      4.5
          Europe                            4.9      5.2         4.1      7.2
          APMEA*                            5.7      3.6        15.2      7.2
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            * Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa

Definitions

    --  Comparable sales represent sales at all restaurants in operation at
        least thirteen months including those temporarily closed, excluding the
        impact of currency translation. Some of the reasons restaurants may be
        temporarily closed include reimaging or remodeling, rebuilding, road
        construction and natural disasters. Management reviews the increase or
        decrease in comparable sales compared with the same period in the prior
        year to assess business trends.
    --  Constant currency results exclude the effects of currency translation
        and are calculated by translating current year results at prior year
        average exchange rates.
    --  Systemwide sales include sales at all restaurants, whether operated by
        the Company or by franchisees. While franchised sales are not recorded
        as revenues by the Company, management believes the information is
        important in understanding the Company's financial performance because
        these sales are the basis on which the Company calculates and records
        franchised revenues and are indicative of the financial health of the
        franchisee base.
    --  The number of weekdays and weekend days can impact our reported
        comparable sales. In November 2010, this calendar shift/trading day
        adjustment consisted of one less Sunday and one more Tuesday compared
        with November 2009. The resulting adjustment varied by area of the
        world, ranging from approximately -1.8% to 0.1%. In addition, the timing
        of holidays can impact comparable sales.

Upcoming Communications

McDonald's tentatively plans to release fourth quarter results before the market opens on January 24, 2011 and will host an investor webcast. This webcast will be broadcast live and available for replay for a limited time thereafter on www.investor.mcdonalds.com.

McDonald's is the leading global foodservice retailer with more than 32,000 local restaurants in more than 100 countries. More than 80% of McDonald's restaurants worldwide are owned and operated by franchisees. Please visit our website at www.aboutmcdonalds.com to learn more about the Company.

Forward-Looking Statements

This release contains certain forward-looking statements, which reflect management's expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date hereof. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations are detailed in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as its annual and quarterly reports and current reports on Form 8-K.

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