Nationwide fast food chain challenges McDonald's with an epic value menu that may be even better-priced
6 months, 1 week ago

Nationwide fast food chain challenges McDonald's with an epic value menu that may be even better-priced

Daily Mail  

Sonic Drive-In is the latest fast food giant to launch a value menu. Sonic's new $1.99 menu launched on Friday - offering burgers, wraps, hot dogs, tots, desserts and shakes at that price indefinitely. Sonic's new $1.99 menu launched on Friday - offering burgers, wraps, hot dogs, tots, desserts and shakes at that price indefinitely 'At Sonic, we wanted to do something different — something fun — so we focused on variety, which is why we're introducing the new $1.99 Menu, or what we like to call the FUN.99 Menu.' The $1.99 Menu options include: Quarter Pound Double Cheeseburger Chili Cheese Coney Bacon Ranch Queso Wrap Southwest Crunch Queso Wrap Small Tots Any of the 12 flavors of Sonic Shakes in a 16-ounce size Sonic Drive-In, a subsidiary of Atlanta-based Inspire Brands, has more than 3,500 locations nationwide. At McDonald's, customers get four items for $5 - either a McDouble or McChicken sandwich, fries, soft drink and four McNuggets.

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McDonald’s biggest menu shakeup in years rolls out Tuesday
2 days, 6 hours ago

McDonald’s biggest menu shakeup in years rolls out Tuesday

CNN  

New York CNN — McDonald’s anticipated new value menu is rolling out to US restaurants Tuesday, marking the chain’s biggest change in several years. The “McValue” menu category is a new, budget-friendly attempt at luring back customers who have been put off by McDonald’s higher prices. McDonald’s has also enlisted John Cena, the WWE wrestler-turned-actor and a “lifelong fan” of …

McDonald's to expand US value menu as fast food chains battle for bargain seekers
1 month, 2 weeks ago

McDonald's to expand US value menu as fast food chains battle for bargain seekers

Associated Press  

McDonald’s will expand its U.S. value menu early next year as it continues to try to win back inflation-weary customers. Starting Jan. 7, the burger chain will let customers buy one full-priced item from a limited value menu and get another item on that menu for $1. AP AUDIO: McDonald’s to expand US value menu as fast-food chains battle for …

Inside McDonald’s plan to win back American consumers amid sales slump, E coli outbreak
2 months, 1 week ago

Inside McDonald’s plan to win back American consumers amid sales slump, E coli outbreak

The Independent  

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McDonald's value meals turn around US sales in third quarter with customers hungry for deals
2 months, 1 week ago

McDonald's value meals turn around US sales in third quarter with customers hungry for deals

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Value meals helped turn around …

E. coli Outbreak Threatens McDonald's Value Meals
2 months, 1 week ago

E. coli Outbreak Threatens McDonald's Value Meals

Associated Press  

McDonald's U.S. sales rebounded in the third quarter, but a E. coli outbreak linked to the company's Quarter Pounder hamburgers could dent the recovery. Despite the setback, the value meal has been a success, with the company extending it to December at most of its U.S. stores. However, the outbreak has caused a decline in demand, with the company struggling …

Another McDonald's rival launches $5 meal deal in US as value wars heat up
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Another McDonald's rival launches $5 meal deal in US as value wars heat up

Daily Mail  

Popeyes has finally waded into the great fast food price war of 2024 - with its own $5 meal deal. Popeyes is offering three pieces of bone-in chicken for $5 McDonald's, Wendy's, Burger King, Starbucks, Dunkin Donuts and Taco Bell have all rolled out new value deals this year. The value wars were sparked earlier in the summer when McDonald's …

McDonald’s $5 value meal is sticking around until December
3 months, 4 weeks ago

McDonald’s $5 value meal is sticking around until December

CNN  

New York CNN — The McDonald’s $5 meal deal is staying on menus until December, a sign that inflation-weary customers are devouring value meals recently offered by fast food chains. Though McDonald’s had historically praised its ability to raise menu prices without denting sales, customers are holding on tighter to their money — diners everywhere are not going out to …

The decline of McDonald’s: How the golden arches lost their shine
4 months, 2 weeks ago

The decline of McDonald’s: How the golden arches lost their shine

The Independent  

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KFC revamps its $5 meal deal as it battles McDonald's and Wendy's - but there's a catch
4 months, 3 weeks ago

KFC revamps its $5 meal deal as it battles McDonald's and Wendy's - but there's a catch

Daily Mail  

KFC has fired the lastest salvo in the fast food value wars - with a $5 meal deal plus other offers. McDonald's, Burger King and Wendy's all already have near identical $5 meal deals - with a choice of a burger, four chicken nuggets, fries and a drink. KFC's $5 Tast of KFC Deals go head to head with similar …

What fast-food chain has the best $5 value meal? Here’s our ranking
5 months ago

What fast-food chain has the best $5 value meal? Here’s our ranking

LA Times  

When is the last time you spent $5 on a meal? Burger King brought back its $5 Your Way meal in early June, followed by Taco Bell’s launch of the $7 Luxe Cravings Box on June 27. What’s in the bag: A Jr. Chicken Sandwich or Jr. Jumbo Jack cheeseburger plus a taco, curly fries and a 16-ounce drink. McDonald’s …

McDonald’s to ‘rethink’ menu after sales fall for first time in four years
5 months, 1 week ago

McDonald’s to ‘rethink’ menu after sales fall for first time in four years

The Independent  

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. “Beginning last year we warned of a more discriminating consumer, particularly among lower-income households …

Is the world giving up on fast food? Or is it just becoming unaffordable? – Firstpost
5 months, 1 week ago

Is the world giving up on fast food? Or is it just becoming unaffordable? – Firstpost

Firstpost  

The fast food industry is grappling with declining sales and changing consumer habits, with giants like McDonald’s experiencing a drop in global and US sales. To counteract the decline, McDonald’s and other fast food chains have attempted to appeal to budget-conscious consumers with value meal promotions. A sign for the US fast food restaurant chain McDonald’s is seen outside one …

McDonald’s same-store sales fall for 1st time since 2020 as tapped-out customers hold on to cash
5 months, 1 week ago

McDonald’s same-store sales fall for 1st time since 2020 as tapped-out customers hold on to cash

Associated Press  

They’re not lovin’ it. McDonald’s global same-stores fell for the first time in nearly four years in the second quarter as inflation-weary consumers skipped eating out or chose cheaper options. The company said it’s working on fixes, like meal deals and new menu items, but it expects same-store sales to be down for the next few quarters. “Consumers still recognize …

Nationwide fast food chain challenges McDonald's with epic value menu
6 months, 1 week ago

Nationwide fast food chain challenges McDonald's with epic value menu

Daily Mail  

Sonic Drive-In is the latest fast food giant to launch a value menu. Sonic's new $1.99 menu launched on Friday - offering burgers, wraps, hot dogs, tots, desserts and shakes at that price indefinitely. 'Now more than ever, consumers are focused on affordable food options, but they shouldn't have to settle for the same old, tired discounts or boring meals,' …

Sneaky truth about the McDonald's '$5 meal' revealed
6 months, 2 weeks ago

Sneaky truth about the McDonald's '$5 meal' revealed

Daily Mail  

McDonald's president has come out fighting after criticism of the fast food chain's new $5 value meal. McDonald's also brought back app-only "Free Fries Friday" that allows customers to snag a free medium fry with any $1 minimum purchase through the end of 2024. They operate nine out of ten McDonald's and are worried that customers will trade down from …

Starbucks customers delighted as coffee chain releases 'value meals' with lower-cost food
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Starbucks customers delighted as coffee chain releases 'value meals' with lower-cost food

Daily Mail  

Starbucks has lost millions of customers this year - but it has a plan to win them back. Its new pairings menu offers a tall iced or hot coffee or a tea and a butter croissant from $5. Starbucks's new pairings menu offers a tall iced or hot coffee and a butter croissant from $5. For $6, customers can get …

Fast food chains launch ‘value menu’ war after cost complaints. Will it last?
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Fast food chains launch ‘value menu’ war after cost complaints. Will it last?

LA Times  

Millions of American families are hitting the road to start summer vacation, and ordering food on the run tends to be par for the course. After McDonald’s announcement last month, other fast food restaurants followed suit. The fast-food giant described this profit increase as having “benefited from average check growth driven by strategic menu price increases.” Price-weary diners have taken …

Burger King has rolled out its fan-favorite Your Way $5 meal - here's what to expect
6 months, 3 weeks ago

Burger King has rolled out its fan-favorite Your Way $5 meal - here's what to expect

Daily Mail  

Burger King's new $5 value meal deal has landed in restaurants - and it beats McDonald's version in several key ways. Fast food fans get a choice of one of three sandwiches - a Whopper Jr, a Bacon Cheeseburger or Chicken Jr - plus four chicken nuggets, fries and a soft drink. The $5 Your Way Meal has a choice …

Fast food deals were off the table. Now they’re roaring back
7 months, 1 week ago

Fast food deals were off the table. Now they’re roaring back

CNN  

New York CNN — For years, restaurant executives had a confident message for investors: We’re raising prices, and customers don’t care. “We believe this represents a tipping point in the industry’s intensified push on value that we worry will extend beyond the promotion’s scheduled run as competitors look to protect share,” Cowen analyst Andrew Charles wrote in a note, referencing …

McDonald’s says $18 Big Mac meal was an ‘exception’ and news reports overstated its price increases
7 months, 1 week ago

McDonald’s says $18 Big Mac meal was an ‘exception’ and news reports overstated its price increases

Associated Press  

McDonald’s is fighting back against viral tweets and media reports that it says have exaggerated its price increases. In a post on the company’s website Wednesday, McDonald’s U.S. President Joe Erlinger said reports suggesting the price of the average Big Mac has doubled since 2019 were false. McDonald’s said the average U.S. Big Mac was $4.39 in 2019 and now …

McDonald's says $18 Big Mac meal was an 'exception' and news reports overstated its price increases
7 months, 1 week ago

McDonald's says $18 Big Mac meal was an 'exception' and news reports overstated its price increases

The Independent  

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Burger King vs McDonald's: Fast-food rivals battle it out with $5 meal deals, Wendy's says ‘stop taking…’
7 months, 1 week ago

Burger King vs McDonald's: Fast-food rivals battle it out with $5 meal deals, Wendy's says ‘stop taking…’

Hindustan Times  

Fast-food giants are battling it out by offering value deals to attract customers. Burger King and McDonald's are fighting to attract customers with $5 meal deals while Wendy's is offering a special $3 English Muffin deal. Burger King escalates plans for release of $5 meal While McDonald's $5 meal is set for late June, Burger King is “accelerating its value …

Fast food wars are on! Now Burger King launches a $5 meal - and will introduce it before McDonald’s launches
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Fast food wars are on! Now Burger King launches a $5 meal - and will introduce it before McDonald’s launches

The Independent  

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Fast food wars: Wendy’s offers $3 breakfast meal deal after McDonald’s unveiled $5 combo
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Fast food wars: Wendy’s offers $3 breakfast meal deal after McDonald’s unveiled $5 combo

The Independent  

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McDonald's plans $5 US meal deal next month to counter customer frustration over high prices
7 months, 3 weeks ago

McDonald's plans $5 US meal deal next month to counter customer frustration over high prices

Hindustan Times  

McDonald’s plans to introduce a $5 meal deal in the U.S. next month to counter slowing sales and customers’ frustration with high prices. McDonald's plans $5 US meal deal next month to counter customer frustration over high prices The deal would let customers get a four-piece McNugget, small fries, a small drink and either a McDouble burger or a McChicken …

McDonald’s plans $5 US meal deal next month to counter customer frustration over high prices
7 months, 3 weeks ago

McDonald’s plans $5 US meal deal next month to counter customer frustration over high prices

Associated Press  

McDonald’s plans to introduce a $5 meal deal in the U.S. next month to counter slowing sales and customers’ frustration with high prices. “We know how much it means to our customers when McDonald’s offers meaningful value and communicates it through national advertising,” McDonald’s said in a statement Wednesday. McDonald’s said earlier this year that it was seeing fewer U.S. …

McDonald’s launches a $5 Meal Deal as inflation-weary consumers ditch fast-food
7 months, 4 weeks ago

McDonald’s launches a $5 Meal Deal as inflation-weary consumers ditch fast-food

The Independent  

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McDonald's sales miss market expectations amid boycott calls in several markets
8 months, 1 week ago

McDonald's sales miss market expectations amid boycott calls in several markets

Hindustan Times  

McDonald's, the global fast-food giant, has posted below expectations quarterly results in the first quarter as it fell short of Wall Street estimates for sales amidst economic pressures and geopolitical tensions. Global fast-food giant McDonald's sales miss expectations on the back of geopolitical tensions Despite posting a quarterly adjusted per-share profit of $2.70, slightly below analysts' estimates of $2.72, the …

Would you pay $25 for just a cheeseburger meal? X users say a visit to Five Guys may cost you a month's rent
10 months ago

Would you pay $25 for just a cheeseburger meal? X users say a visit to Five Guys may cost you a month's rent

Hindustan Times  

Does a signed T-shirt from Gordon Ramsey come with this too? ‘Five Guys prices are out of control’ The post garnered over 25 million views on X within a day, with many users pouring their frustration on the fast-food joint. Are u really out of ur mind?” “I just bought a five guys meal, now am going to be a …

Wendy’s says it has no plans to raise prices during the busiest times at its restaurants
10 months, 1 week ago

Wendy’s says it has no plans to raise prices during the busiest times at its restaurants

Associated Press  

Wendy’s says that it has no plans to increase prices during the busiest times at its restaurants. The burger chain clarified its stance on how it will approach pricing after media picked up on comments by CEO Kirk Tanner that the company would test features like dynamic pricing at restaurants. This month during a conference call with investors and industry …

Enough of the $29 KFC bucket and the $18 Big Mac meal! Americans fed up with rising fast food prices are voting with their feet as McDonald's, KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell sales disappoint
10 months, 4 weeks ago

Enough of the $29 KFC bucket and the $18 Big Mac meal! Americans fed up with rising fast food prices are voting with their feet as McDonald's, KFC, Pizza Hut and Taco Bell sales disappoint

Daily Mail  

McDonald's CEO has said in 2024 it will need to focus on 'affordability' Americans are turning their backs on fast food as some of the country's largest franchises continue to hike the prices of what were once affordable meals. Americans are turning their backs on fast food as some of the country's largest franchises continue to hike the prices of …

McDonald’s pumps brakes on prices as US traffic falls slightly, but Q3 sales beat expectations
1 year, 2 months ago

McDonald’s pumps brakes on prices as US traffic falls slightly, but Q3 sales beat expectations

Associated Press  

McDonald’s said it’s pumping the brakes on higher prices and focusing more on value meals after seeing a drop-off in visits by some customers. McDonald’s said its U.S. traffic fell slightly in the third quarter as it saw fewer visits from customers with annual incomes of $45,000 or less. McDonald’s revenue rose 14% to $6.69 billion, ahead of the $6.56 …

McDonald's is offering 15% off its entire menu from tomorrow - but you'll have to be quick
1 year, 2 months ago

McDonald's is offering 15% off its entire menu from tomorrow - but you'll have to be quick

Daily Mail  

McDonald's is offering customers 15 per cent off its entire menu tomorrow. McDonald's is offering customers 15 per cent off its entire menu tomorrow There are some amazing Rewards available for customers to treat themselves to when point milestones are hit. From breakfast classics such as the McMuffin and delicious Breakfast Roll, to lunch and dinner staples like crispy Chicken …

McDonald’s increases price of five menu items
1 year, 10 months ago

McDonald’s increases price of five menu items

The Independent  

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McDonald’s set to hike price of 99p cheeseburger for first time in 14 years
2 years, 5 months ago

McDonald’s set to hike price of 99p cheeseburger for first time in 14 years

The Independent  

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Updated menu, celeb collaborations, pump McDonald’s sales
4 years, 1 month ago

Updated menu, celeb collaborations, pump McDonald’s sales

Associated Press  

McDonald’s U.S. sales roared back in the third quarter with new menu items and attention-grabbing celebrity collaborations. With new choices like spicy chicken nuggets and a meal deal promotion with rapper Travis Scott, McDonald’s exceeded most projections for the third quarter. Mason Smoot, McDonald’s chief U.S. restaurant officer, said drive-thru represents around 70% of McDonald’s sales in its top markets, …

McDonald's customer buy $4 gourmet bread buns to recreate their own burgers at home
4 years, 8 months ago

McDonald's customer buy $4 gourmet bread buns to recreate their own burgers at home

Daily Mail  

Australians are making delicious burgers at home using McDonald's famous buns after the fast food chain expanded its menu to include essential items. Many people shared pictures of their homemade burgers, with some insisting their creations tastes like the real deal if you use Heinz Burger Sauce, Fehlbergs Burger Pickles or Coles Special Burger Pickles.dri-ve One woman said she used …

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