McDonalds' (MCD) strategy of premium coffee and value meals is paying off. The company announced today that its same-store sales for the month of February rose 11.7% over last year. Total worldwide sales for the company rose nearly 20%. In the U.S., same-store sales increased by 8.3%.

In Blue Chip Growth, I currently rate McDonalds as a strong buy for all types of investors up to $59 a share.