McDonald’s is adding a new treat for fall

A recent report from research firm NDP Group revealed that business for mornings has remained steady in the second quarter of 2022, while other parts of day (including lunch and dinner) declined in the midst of rising menu prices.

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski said in a recent earnings call that breakfast was its “strongest performing daypart,” adding that it feels good about it. “It’s a change. If you remember, a few years ago, I think there were a bunch of questions about breakfast,” he conceded.

Sales at its McDonald’s US restaurants open at least 13 months jumped 3.7% in the second quarter, with growth being driven by higher menu prices and “value offerings” on its regular menu as well as through its app.

“Over the last few years, McDonald’s has proven itself the champion of recognizing and cashing in on current consumer trends, wrote Carmen Bryan, a consumer analyst at GlobalData, in a note Tuesday. “The company has consistently reinvented its menu throughout the pandemic and beyond, which has helped it to retain relevance and customer interest.”