Visits to US McDonald's locations falls as customers struggle with the high cost of living
Sarah Patel
Sarah Patel
Reporter · Manheim, PA
Sarah is a food enthusiast with a degree in Culinary Arts from The Culinary Institute of America. She has spent the last 5 years writing for food blogs and local publications, where she focused on Lancaster's vibrant dining scene.
More from Sarah →Reporter · Wednesday, November 4, 2026 at 12:26 PM · 1 min read
Traffic at U.S. McDonald’s restaurants fell during the third quarter as customers struggled with higher gas prices and the uncomfortably high cost of living. U.S. same-store sales – or sales at locations open at least a year -- fell 0.2%…