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May 20, 2026 4:00 PM

McDonald's Franchisee Arcos Dorados Is Cashing In On Convenience, Value

Arcos Dorados Holdings Inc. (NYSE:ARCO) stock rose Wednesday after the company reported first-quarter results that topped Wall Street expectations, driven by strong comparable sales growth, higher guest traffic, and continued momentum across its digital business.

The company, the world’s largest independent franchisee of McDonald’s Corporation (NYSE:MCD), operates the largest quick-service restaurant chain in Latin America and the Caribbean.

Arcos Dorados Revenue And Earnings Beat Wall Street Estimates

Revenue for the quarter came in at $1.22 billion, slightly ahead of analyst expectations of $1.21 billion. Earnings were 17 cents per share, exceeding the consensus estimate of 11 cents per share.

Systemwide comparable sales increased 16% year over year, helping drive total ...