US sales were up in all geographic areas and were driven by breakfast and extended operating hours, executives say. The launch of a premium coffee blend also drew consumers into restaurants, they note.
Units in Europe did not fare as well. Same-store sales on that continent inched up 1.6% in March due to harsh weather and school-related holidays. France and Russia were the strongest-performing countries in Europe.
In the Asia/Pacific region, same-store sales grew 5% last month, driven by boosts in Australia and China.
Management predicts earnings per share of 49 cents for the first quarter, down from 56 cents per share during the same period last year, which received a favorable tax gain. The fast-food chain's full earnings release is scheduled to come out April 21.
McDonald's operates 30,000 restaurants around the globe, about 70% of which are franchised. This year the company plans to spend $1.8 billion to open 600 new restaurants.
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