Tag: meal

Burger King to launch $5 value meal

(Reuters) -Restaurant Brands International-owned Burger King is set to launch its own $5 meal deal, a company spokesperson said on Thursday, at a time when its rival McDonald’s is also planning to launch a similar meal deal. “We are bringing back our $5 “Your Way Meal” as agreed upon with our franchisees back in April,” […]

Mcdonald’s Franchisee Group Applauds $5 Value Meal, Urges For More Support

Mcdonald’s Franchisee Group Applauds $5 Value Meal, Urges For More Support An independent group of McDonald’s (NYSE:MCD) franchisees has expressed support for the company’s upcoming $5 value meal promotion, while also advocating for more backing from the corporation to ensure the discounted offering’s long-term viability. According to a CNBC report on Tuesday, the National Owners […]

Former McDonald’s Chef Unpacks Controversy Behind New $5 Value Meal

Former McDonald’s chef Mike Haracz addressed the heated backlash the fast food chain is receiving after announcing its new $5 value meal, which isn’t all it’s cracked up to be. News broke earlier this week that McDonald’s was mulling a $5 combo meal which would include small French fries, a small beverage, and a choice […]

McDonald’s is focused on affordability. What we know after reports of $5 meal deals.

McDonald’s is seemingly fighting to attract customers one deal at a time. McDonald’s has faced criticism as prices soared in recent years, resulting in less revenue from lower-income consumers and reduced foot traffic in stores. As a result, Chief Executive Officer Chris Kempczinski said in a late April first-quarter earnings call that McDonald’s has to be “laser-focused […]

McDonald’s considering $5 meal deal launch to draw diners, source says

(Reuters) -McDonald’s U.S. franchises are considering launching a $5 meal deal, a source familiar with the matter said on Friday, as the fast-food chain looks to draw more inflation-hit customers to its restaurants. Global restaurant chains such as McDonald’s and Starbucks have seen lower-income customers opting to eat more meals at home amid a cost-of-living […]