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McDonald's Extends $5 Meal Deal Nationwide

Jul 22, 2024 1 min read

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McDonald's is extending its $5 value meal offer at most of its U.S. locations beyond the initial four-week period. Launched on June 25, the promotion is part of an effort to attract budget-conscious customers amid rising food prices. About 93% of McDonald's restaurants have committed to continuing the offer, with some extending it through August. The timetable for the extension will vary by location.

The $5 meal deal includes a choice of a McChicken or McDouble, four-piece chicken nuggets, fries, and a drink. This initiative comes as McDonald's and other fast-food chains, such as Burger King and Wendy's, introduce similar value meals to drive traffic back to their restaurants. The extension decision follows an overwhelmingly positive response from customers and aims to bolster McDonald's affordability plans throughout the year.

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