Key Takeaways McDonald's relies on new restaurant openings to drive systemwide sales as traffic softens amid pressure.MCD reported over 6% systemwide sales growth in Q3 2025, with new unit development cited as a key driver.International growth underpins the strategy, with a target of 50,000 restaurants globally by the end of 2027.McDonald’s Corporation (MCD) continues to advance its expansion pipeline even as consumer pressure weighs on traffic trends, particularly among lower-income cohorts. Management has ...