Exhibit 99.1

McDONALD’S DELIVERS ANOTHER YEAR OF STRONG RESULTS IN 2009

OAK BROOK, IL — McDonald’s Corporation today announced strong results for the fourth quarter and year ended December 31, 2009, driven by global comparable sales growth.

“McDonald’s 2009 results reflect the broad-based strength of our global business,” said McDonald’s Chief Executive Officer, Jim Skinner. “Our in-demand food and beverages, unparalleled convenience and superior value at every level of our menu enabled us to serve 60 million customers per day during 2009, up 2 million per day over the prior year. In addition, McDonald’s profitability increased as we marked our sixth consecutive year of positive comparable sales in every geographic segment and generated higher global revenues, operating income and earnings per share in constant currencies – all tremendous accomplishments given the tough global economy.”

Full year 2009 highlights included:

Fourth quarter highlights included:

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Throughout 2009, McDonald’s U.S. sales outpaced the overall quick-service restaurant industry and drove market share increases. In the fourth quarter, U.S. operating income rose as consumers enjoyed core menu favorites, everyday value offerings and new premium products, including McCafé espresso-based coffees and the Angus Third Pounder, and commodity costs eased.

McDonald’s Europe delivered strong comparable sales for the fourth quarter against robust prior year results. The U.K., France and Russia led the segment’s operating income growth for the quarter. Emphasis on fourth-tier menu development, premium product innovation, daypart expansion and restaurant reimaging continued to provide an appealing restaurant experience and drive market share gains.

In the fourth quarter, Asia/Pacific, Middle East and Africa (APMEA) delivered impressive double-digit operating income growth fueled by results in Australia, expansion in China, and operating efficiencies and lower commodity costs in many markets. Strong execution in convenience, value, core menu and breakfast continued to drive APMEA’s performance.

Jim Skinner concluded, “As we begin 2010, McDonald’s January global comparable sales trend remains positive. We will continue our fiscal discipline by investing prudently and returning excess cash to shareholders. I am confident that the collective efforts of our franchisees, suppliers and employees will continue to drive value for all stakeholders.”

KEY HIGHLIGHTS – CONSOLIDATED

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In addition, the following items impacted the growth in diluted earnings per share for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2009 compared with 2008:

For the quarter ended December 31, 2009:

This item positively impacted the growth in diluted earnings per share for the quarter by 10 percentage points.

For the year ended December 31, 2009:

For the year ended December 31, 2008:

In the aggregate, these items positively impacted the growth in diluted earnings per share for the year by 1 percentage point (no impact on the growth rate in constant currencies).

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THE FOLLOWING DEFINITIONS APPLY TO THESE TERMS AS USED THROUGHOUT THIS RELEASE

Comparable sales represent sales at all restaurants and comparable guest counts represent the number of transactions at all restaurants, whether operated by the Company or by franchisees, in operation at least thirteen months including those temporarily closed. Comparable sales exclude the impact of currency translation. Some of the reasons restaurants may be temporarily closed include reimaging or remodeling, rebuilding, road construction and natural disasters. Management reviews the increase or decrease in comparable sales and comparable guest counts compared with the same period in the prior year to assess business trends. The number of weekdays and weekend days, referred to as the calendar shift/trading day adjustment, can impact our comparable sales and guest counts. In addition, the timing of holidays can impact comparable sales and guest counts.

Information in constant currency is calculated by translating current year results at prior year average exchange rates. Management reviews and analyzes business results excluding the effect of foreign currency translation and bases certain incentive compensation plans on these results because they believe this better represents the Company’s underlying business trends.

RELATED COMMUNICATIONS

McDonald’s Corporation will broadcast its investor conference call live over the Internet at 10:00 a.m. Central Time on January 22, 2010. A link to the live webcast will be available at www.investor.mcdonalds.com. There will also be an archived webcast and podcast available for a limited time.

See Exhibit 99.2 in the Company’s Form 8-K filing for supplemental information related to the Company’s results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2009.

The Company plans to release January 2010 sales information on February 9, 2010.

FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This release contains certain forward-looking statements, which reflect management’s expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date hereof. These forward-looking statements involve a number of risks and uncertainties. The factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations are detailed in the Company’s filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, such as its annual and quarterly reports and current reports on Form 8-K.

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