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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Jonathan Barrett Business editor

Not lovin’ it: Australians enticed by premium rivals as McDonald’s records rare fall in sales

McDonald’s nuggets
In the past three years, McDonald’s has lifted the price of nuggets by about 22%, contributing to a decline in overall global sales. Photograph: Bloomberg/Getty Images

McDonald’s has recorded a rare, global decline in sales as price-sensitive customers curb spending at the fast food giant.

In Australia, the chain is also under pressure from a host of new rivals, with consumers swapping their traditional burger and fries for a burrito or charcoal chicken pack.

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