McDonald’s “Only” Grew Same-Store Sales 4.8% 3Q, While Chipotle Saw Comp Sales Rise 11%

The digital and delivery revolutions helped McDonald’s and Chipotle grow same-store sales way above the average in the third quarter, but investors and much of the media reacted in very different ways. Investors were disappointed Big Mac “only” managed same-store growth of 4.8% in the U.S. and 5.9% globally. They had expected stronger growth. Chipotle’s…