McDonald's sees boost in sales after new menu items and Travis Scott partnership

McDonald's is McWinning with a little help from Travis Scott, spicy chicken, and speedier drive-thrus. Mickey D's has announced that its U.S. sales soared in the third quarter, surging 4.6% as compared with the same time last year. The chain's sales had slumped in the second quarter, down 8.7% from the year prior, The Wall Street Journal reports, as customers stuck closer to home and dining rooms closed amid the coronavirus pandemic. In response, the Golden Arches has doubled down to deliver more in recent months — partnering with rapper Travis Scott for a promotional meal, simplifying the menu, reducing average drive-thru wait times and introducing spicy chicken nuggets, the first new nugget flavor in the item's 32-year history.