McDonald's surprises with strong November

NEW YORK (Reuters) -- McDonald's said Friday that sales at its hamburger restaurants open at least 13 months rose 6.2 percent in November as its breakfast offerings and snack wraps brought in customers.

Two Wall Street analysts had expected a increased about 4.5 percent, according to research notes.Video More video

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Shares of McDonald's (Charts) closed Thursday at $43.28 on the New York Stock Exchange.

The company competes in the fast-food market with Burger King (Charts), Wendy's (Charts) and Yum's (Charts) Taco Bell.

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