For the second time in two years, McDonald's Corp is replacing its U.S. president as the fast food chain struggles to improve sales in its home market.

On Friday, the world's biggest hamburger chain restaurant announced that it is bringing back a longtime McDonald's executive, Mike Andres, to replace Jeff Stratton, who is retiring. Andres, 58, has worked in the company for 41 years and was appointed as U.S. president in December 2012.

However, McDonald's has been experiencing a downward slump in sales since last November due to the slow job market and intense competition from rivals such as Wendy's Co. and Burger King. Analysts also say that the chain's bloated menus slowed down service by "introducing too many items too quickly, which complicated kitchen operations," reports the Associated Press.

McDonald's CEO Don Thompson promised that the chain will go back to the basics, and fix the speed of service and order accuracy. "The company is also pushing to improve the image of its food, in part by introducing items positioned as more premium offerings, such as its new Bacon Clubhouse burger. It also plans to offer mandarin oranges as an option in Happy Meals this fall, and says it's exploring other fruits," reports the AP.

Starting on Oct. 15, Andres, 56, will being working directly under Thompson.

Andres, who is currently the CEO and chairman at Logan's Roadhouse Inc, will also oversee the Canadian market.

According to Reuters, "Andres started his career at the Golden Arches as manager of his family-owned McDonald's in northern California. During his 30 years he was president and CEO of Boston Market, then a McDonald's subsidiary, and president of McDonald's central U.S. division, the company said."