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McDonald's Posts , Disappointing Q1 Results , Amid Ongoing Boycotts.<br/>'The Independent' reports that McDonald's posted weaker-<br/>than-expected results in the first quarter of 2024, as a result <br/>of a boycott over the company's perceived support for Israel. .<br/>'The Independent' reports that McDonald's posted weaker-<br/>than-expected results in the first quarter of 2024, as a result <br/>of a boycott over the company's perceived support for Israel. .<br/>According to McDonald's, higher sales in the <br/>United States helped the fast-food giant overcome <br/>weakness in markets where the brand is being boycotted.<br/>According to McDonald's, higher sales in the <br/>United States helped the fast-food giant overcome <br/>weakness in markets where the brand is being boycotted.<br/>The company saw same-store sales rise by <br/>1.9% worldwide between January and March, <br/>below the Wall Street forecast of 2.1%.<br/>Increased menu pricing and delivery demand <br/>saw same-store sales in the U.S. increase by 2.5%.<br/>In international markets, sales fell <br/>by 0.2% for the first time since 2020.<br/>Despite this, McDonald's said the company's revenue <br/>increased 5% to reach $6.17 billion, while net income went <br/>up 7% to $1.93 billion, in-line with Wall Street estimates.<br/>'The Independent' reports that Muslim-majority <br/>markets like Indonesia, Malaysia and the Middle East <br/>have been boycotting McDonald's for months.<br/>The boycotts started after a McDonald's franchise in <br/>Israel announced in October that it would provide free <br/>meals for Israeli troops amid the ongoing war in Gaza.<br/>In the months since then, the company has tried to limit <br/>the fallout by taking over all 225 McDonald's in the country <br/>with the purchase of Alyonal Limited, its Israeli franchise.<br/>Our hearts remain with <br/>the communities and families <br/>impacted by the war in the Middle East. <br/>We abhor violence of any kind and <br/>firmly stand against hate speech, <br/>and we will always proudly <br/>open our doors to everyone, McDonald's statement, via 'The Indepndent'.<br/>Our hearts remain with <br/>the communities and families <br/>impacted by the war in the Middle East. <br/>We abhor violence of any kind and <br/>firmly stand against hate speech, <br/>and we will always proudly <br/>open our doors to everyone, McDonald's statement, via 'The Indepndent'