No expansion, no problem: same-store sales strong for Mickey D’s

Some businesses might bemoan their inability to open new locations during the recession — not McDonald’s. The brand’s existing locations (those that have been open for 13 months or more) proved a boon for the company, according to McDonald’s July financial report. McDonald’s same-store sales rose 4.3 percent last month, marking a stronger than expected showing from the fast food chain. While Manhattan hasn’t always been amenable to McDonald’s expansion, there are more than 250 franchise locations in the five boroughs.