Drive-thru dominates even as dine-in restrictions ease
By DEE-ANN DURBIN AP Business Writer
McDonald’s and Domino’s Pizza saw stronger U.S. same-store sales in the July-September period, indicating customers’ preference for drive-thru and delivery remained strong even as lockdown restrictions eased. McDonald’s said its U.S. same-store sales _ or sales at stores open at least a year _ rose 4.6% in the third quarter. Domino’s said its U.S. same-store sales jumped 17.5% in the July-September period, better than the 16% growth it saw in the second quarter. Fast food chains have fared better throughout the pandemic than sit-down restaurants, which had to close dining rooms and were less likely to have drive-thru windows or delivery options.