McDonald’s $5 value meal is sticking around until December
3 months, 1 week 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 eat as often and spending less when they do. Earlier this year, McDonald’s reported weaker-than-expected sales at its US stores, and CEO Chris Kempczinski noted that “eating at home has become more affordable.” Starbucks, Burger King and Wendy’s all have reported less foot traffic and responded to declining sales by enticing customers with similarly priced lower-cost meal deals. McDonald’s also announced a slew of fall deals — from $0.50 Double Cheeseburgers for National Cheeseburger Day on Sept. 18 to a $2 McCrispy sandwich for National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day on Nov. 9.

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McDonald's to expand US value menu as fast food chains battle for bargain seekers
1 month 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
1 month, 3 weeks ago

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

The Independent  

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E. coli Outbreak Threatens McDonald's Value Meals
1 month, 3 weeks 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 …

McDonald's launches new burger with classic twist for £2.49 - hailed by fans as the best to 'ever exist'
1 month, 3 weeks ago

McDonald's launches new burger with classic twist for £2.49 - hailed by fans as the best to 'ever exist'

Daily Mail  

McDonald's is launching a brand-new burger for just £2.49 - already hailed by fans as its best to 'ever exist'. As the cold settles in across the UK - McDonald's has unveiled the perfect burger to warm up during the chilly season The new burger retails at £2.49, which McDonald's promises will ‘tantalise taste buds without breaking the bank’ The …

McDonald's reduces popular menu item by 50 percent for one day only
2 months, 1 week ago

McDonald's reduces popular menu item by 50 percent for one day only

Daily Mail  

McDonald's customers can bag a bargain with 50 per cent off a fan favourite today. Today, Monday 14 October, fans across the UK can snap up 6 Chicken McNuggets for half price, available exclusively through the McDonald's app. The initiative means every penny spent equals one point, so by purchasing a Cheesy Bacon Flatbread, for example, 119 points will be …

McDonald's launches first ever £5 meal deal in the UK - here's how you can get it
2 months, 1 week ago

McDonald's launches first ever £5 meal deal in the UK - here's how you can get it

Daily Mail  

McDonald's have launched a new meal deal offering customers four items for just £5. McDonald's have launched a new meal deal offering customers four items for just £5 - available from 11am But foodies will not be able to order it from the comfort of their own home, as it is only available to purchase in store. The American company …

Another McDonald's rival launches $5 meal deal in US as value wars heat up
3 months, 1 week 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 …

KFC revamps its $5 meal deal as it battles McDonald's and Wendy's - but there's a catch
4 months, 1 week 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
4 months, 2 weeks 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 is losing customers to inflation
4 months, 3 weeks ago

McDonald's is losing customers to inflation

NPR  

McDonald's is losing customers to inflation McDonald announced a drop in sales for the first time since 2020, when restaurants closed because of the pandemic. LEILA FADEL, HOST: McDonald's is selling fewer burgers for the first time since the pandemic shutdowns. UNIDENTIFIED PERSON: Looking for a reason to try the new $5 meal deal at McDonald's? SELYUKH: This deal for …

McDonald’s sales fall globally for first time in over three years
4 months, 3 weeks ago

McDonald’s sales fall globally for first time in over three years

Al Jazeera  

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski says low-income consumers eating at home and finding other ways to economise. McDonald’s worldwide sales fell 1 percent in the April-June period, the fast food giant said on Monday, the first drop since the last quarter of 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic and government restrictions closed businesses and kept millions of people at home. McDonald’s CEO …

McDonald’s same-store sales fall for 1st time since 2020 as tapped-out customers hold on to cash
4 months, 3 weeks 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 …

McDonald's is losing customers to inflation
4 months, 3 weeks ago

McDonald's is losing customers to inflation

NPR  

McDonald's is losing customers to inflation McDonald's announced a drop in sales for the first time since 2020, when restaurants closed because of the pandemic. MARY LOUISE KELLY, HOST: McDonald's is selling fewer burgers for the first time since the pandemic shutdowns. SELYUKH: For a while, McDonald's benefited a lot from people trading down, choosing to go there instead of …

Americans keep turning their backs on McDonald’s
4 months, 3 weeks ago

Americans keep turning their backs on McDonald’s

CNN  

CNN — Inflation has caught up with McDonald’s, and budget-conscious Americans are looking elsewhere for their fast-food fix. McDonald’s on Monday reported that sales at US stores open at least a year fell 0.7% last quarter from the same period a year earlier, dragged down by fewer customers going to the fast-food company’s restaurants. McDonald’s isn’t alone: Starbucks, Burger King, …

The sneaky truth about the McDonald's $5 meal revealed
6 months ago

The 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 - as a major catch has emerged for customers in some areas. Burger King's almost identical $5 offer launched last week, while Wendy's and Starbucks rolled out breakfast deals recently too. McDonald's also brought back app-only "Free Fries Friday" that allows customers to …

Sneaky truth about the McDonald's '$5 meal' revealed
6 months 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 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 …

Burger King has rolled out its fan-favorite Your Way $5 meal - here's what to expect
6 months, 1 week 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
6 months, 3 weeks 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
6 months, 3 weeks 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 …

Burger King vs McDonald's: Fast-food rivals battle it out with $5 meal deals, Wendy's says ‘stop taking…’
6 months, 3 weeks 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
6 months, 4 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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Wendy's $3 breakfast deal is a shot at McDonald's morning dominance
7 months ago

Wendy's $3 breakfast deal is a shot at McDonald's morning dominance

Daily Mail  

Wendy's has launched a $3 breakfast meal - as a fast food price war looks to be hotting up. Wendy's $3 breakfast deal he deal includes an English muffin and potatoes. Wendy's breakfast deal comes as McDonald's plans a $5 meal bundle from June 25. HOW TO GET WENDY'S DEAL For the best value in breakfast, order the $3 English …

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

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

The Independent  

The latest headlines from our reporters across the US sent straight to your inbox each weekday Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US Your briefing on the latest headlines from across the US SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Fast food restaurant Wendy’s …

McDonald's plans $5 US meal deal next month to counter customer frustration over high prices
7 months, 1 week 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, 1 week 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 sales miss market expectations amid boycott calls in several markets
7 months, 3 weeks 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
9 months, 2 weeks 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 …

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, 1 week 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 …

$18 combo meal! After price criticism McDonalds CEO vows to cut prices
10 months, 2 weeks ago

$18 combo meal! After price criticism McDonalds CEO vows to cut prices

Hindustan Times  

McDonald’s CEO Chris Kempczinski has addressed the criticism from customers who are unhappy with the rising prices of the fast food chain’s menu items. He also revealed that customers with low incomes, earning less than $45,000 per year, were ordering less from McDonald’s, and opting to eat at home more often, as the price of groceries went down. “The battleground …

After a bumpy end to a banner year, McDonald’s says sales growth will moderate in 2024
10 months, 2 weeks ago

After a bumpy end to a banner year, McDonald’s says sales growth will moderate in 2024

Associated Press  

After three years of exceptional sales growth, McDonald’s appears to be returning to Earth. “I think we are moving into a 2024 that’s going to look more like what you would have considered a typical year prior to COVID and all the things that have gone on,” McDonald’s President and CEO Chris Kempczinski said Monday during a conference call with …

McDonald's Festive Wins enters its second week - here's how to get favourite menu items for 99p
1 year, 1 month ago

McDonald's Festive Wins enters its second week - here's how to get favourite menu items for 99p

Daily Mail  

We're heading into the second week of November, which means it's the second week of McDonald's Festive Wins. Festive Wins promises a hot new deal every day of the month, with a different menu item on offer every day in November. Festive Wins promises a hot new deal every day of the month, with a different menu item on offer …

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

The 'Best Burger Yet': McDonald's Halloween menu leaves fans craving more
1 year, 2 months ago

The 'Best Burger Yet': McDonald's Halloween menu leaves fans craving more

Hindustan Times  

McDonald's fans are ‘lovin' it.’ The food giant's Halloween menu is being appreciated by fans alike with some flavours being demanded to be made permanent. At the top is the Philly Cheese Stack Burger which has enjoyed rave reviews from food lovers so far. It is one of the six new additions to the McDonald's menu including BBQ McCrispy, chilli …

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 is offering £3 off its ENTIRE menu for one day only - here's how to pick up the deal
1 year, 2 months ago

McDonald's is offering £3 off its ENTIRE menu for one day only - here's how to pick up the deal

Daily Mail  

As the cold weather begins to set in and the mornings are a little bit darker, McDonald's has set out a Monday pick-me-up for its loyal customers. For one day only on September 25th, McDonald's UK is offering its customers a whopping £3 off its entire menu. The deal covers fan favourites including classic breakfast items like the iconic McMuffin …

McDonald’s first quarter sales boosted by higher prices
1 year, 7 months ago

McDonald’s first quarter sales boosted by higher prices

Associated Press  

McDonald’s reported higher-than-expected sales in the first quarter as store traffic grew despite higher prices. Marketing campaigns, like a McSpicy chicken sandwich promotion with a streetwear brand in China, and a Valentine’s Day meal promotion in the U.S. with rappers Offset and Cardi B, also boosted the chain’s performance. “The customer certainly is dealing with some of the stress and …

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

McDonald’s increases price of five menu items

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 McDonald’s is raising the price …

Inflation: McDonald’s hikes price of five items as Waitrose reduces ‘essentials’
1 year, 10 months ago

Inflation: McDonald’s hikes price of five items as Waitrose reduces ‘essentials’

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. Read our privacy policy McDonald’s is set to hike the price of five items …

McDonald’s set to hike price of 99p cheeseburger for first time in 14 years
2 years, 4 months ago

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

The Independent  

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McDonald’s ends 2021 strong, but rising costs ding profit
2 years, 10 months ago

McDonald’s ends 2021 strong, but rising costs ding profit

Associated Press  

McDonald’s ended 2021 on a high note with U.S. customers spending more and fewer restaurant closures in Europe from coronavirus restrictions. McDonald’s reported adjusted earnings of $2.23 per share, 11 cents short of Wall Street expectations, according to analysts polled by FactSet. “But it certainly will pressure both margins and cash flow,” McDonald’s raised hourly pay for 36,000 U.S. employees …

McDonald's reveal Big Tasty will be back this week and Monopoly this summer
3 years, 9 months ago

McDonald's reveal Big Tasty will be back this week and Monopoly this summer

Daily Mail  

McDonald's has delighted fans by announcing the return of their Big Tasty from this Wednesday. Alongside the Big Tasty and Big Tasty with Bacon, McDonald's will also be adding Mozzarella Sticks, the Chicken BBQ Smokehouse burger and a Cadbury's Creme Egg McFlurry in time for Easter. Leading the he menu is the Big Tasty, a limited-edition burger is made with …

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, …

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