McDonald’s US Sales Beat as Free Bacon, Value Meals Attract Diners

McDonald’s US Sales Beat as Free Bacon, Value Meals Attract Diners
A Double Cheeseburger, Small Soft Drink and Small Fries meal is advertised at a McDonald's restaurant in San Jose, Calif., Wednesday, July 22, 2009. AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez
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McDonald’s Corp. lured diners with a short-term bacon promotion, value meals and redesigned restaurants that helped lift its U.S. same-store sales above Wall Street estimates for the first time in four quarters on April 30.

The company has tweaked its menu to add new food items such as donut sticks and launched a new “2 for $5” deal while sprucing up its restaurants with trendier furniture, digital menu boards, and self-ordering kiosks.