McDonald’s bounces back to growth

This article was originally published on Fool.com. All figures quoted in US dollars unless otherwise stated.

McDonald’s Corp (NYSE: MCD) just closed the books on a forgettable year for the business. COVID-19 continued to sink customer traffic across its global portfolio of stores through the end of 2020, the fast-food giant said in its recent earnings report. 

Yet McDonald’s notched a few wins that point to a better 2021 ahead, assuming the pandemic threat fades over the next few months.

Let’s take a closer look.

Growing in the US

McDonald’s steady rebound continued in the three months that ended in late December. Comparable-store sales were down just 1% globally, compared to a 2% drop last quarter and a 25% slump in…