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McDonald’s expands its $5 menu offering at most locations in the US
The extension of the promotion came after a majority of McDonald’s branches across the country decided to continue the offer in December, the fast-food giant said on Thursday.
As part of the offer, customers can choose between two sandwich options – a McDouble or a McChicken – plus small portions of French fries, four McNuggets and a small soda.
A McDonald’s fast food restaurant in Belmont, California, on April 3, 2023. (Tayfun Coskun/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images / Getty Images)
“The extension of the $5 meal offer and the other offers we are announcing for our fall program are just some of the ways we are working hard to provide great meals at a fair price,” said Joe Erlinger, President of McDonald’s USA.
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A McDonald’s McDouble cheeseburger, small fries, four chicken nuggets and a small soft drink are part of the chain’s $5 meal deal. (Lucia Buricelli/Bloomberg via Getty Images / Getty Images)
Many consumers are still suffering from high inflation and some prefer to eat at home rather than go to fast food restaurants.
McDonald’s menu contract was last extended in July.
A sign advertises food specials at a McDonald’s restaurant in Burbank, California on July 22, 2024. (Mario Tama/Getty Images / Getty Images)
Customers can expect further offers and promotions in the fall, McDonald’s announced on Thursday.
The fast-food chain will offer a 10-piece Chicken McNugget box for $1 once a week through its app from November 4 to December 2. Another digital promotion will take place on “National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day” on November 9, when McCripsy sandwiches will be offered for $2.
| ticker | Security | Last | Change | Change % |
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| MCD | MCDONALD’S CORP. | 290.45 | +0.22 |
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In addition, the “Free Fries Friday” campaign will continue, where customers get a free medium-sized portion of fries for a dollar in the McDonald’s app. The campaign started last October.
Other fast-food companies have also launched discounted deals in recent months, including Burger King, Taco Bell, Wendy’s and Jimmy John’s.
