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.
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