McDonald's sales growth has slowed. One franchisee says his stores are up double digits — and he credits these 3 things.

Business Insider | 07-09-2026 10:58am |

Robert Pyles, a McDonald's franchisee in Milwaukee who owns seven restaurants, reports that his sales are growing in double digits despite the company's overall slowdown in US sales growth. Pyles attributes his success to three key factors: a focus on customer service, community engagement, and operational efficiency. He has been a McDonald's owner since 1998 and previously worked as a crew member and shift manager. His experience demonstrates that individual franchise performance can diverge from company-wide trends.

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