McDonald’s $5 value meal: Fast food price wars heat up
Amid a period of stagnant sales and fierce competitors in the fast food industry, McDonald’s has rolled out a $5 value meal to entice customers.
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As the temperature outside continues to heat up, so have the fast food value menu wars.
Between McDonald’s newly-introduced $5 value meal and Taco Bell’s new limited-time Luxe Cravings Box, there is no shortage of summer deals to be had this year. As fast food giants race to win customers back after skyrocketing prices turned them away, consumers seem to be reaping the benefit − at least for now.
From $3 breakfast bundles to new here-to-stay menus, the summertime sales cover breakfast, lunch, dinner and then some, all for easily under $10 per person.
Wondering where you can catch some of the best deals? We’ve got you covered.
Price: $5When you can get it: Starting June 25What can you get: A McChicken or McDouble sandwich with a four-piece McNuggets, fries and drink.
Price: $5When you can get it: Starting June 13What can you get: A Whopper Jr., Chicken Jr. or bacon cheeseburger; with value fries, four chicken nuggets and a value soft drink.
Price: $3When you can get it: Starting May 20What can you get: One small seasoned potatoes and choice of either a bacon, egg and cheese English muffin or a sausage, egg and cheese English muffin.
Price: $7When you can get it: Starting June 27 What can you get: A Chalupa Supreme, Beefy 5-Layer Burrito, Double Stacked Taco, chips and nacho cheese sauce, and a medium drink.
Price: $5-$7When you can get it: Starting June 11What can you get: Any tall hot or iced coffee or tea and a butter croissant for $5. Get any tall hot or iced coffee or tea and add a breakfast sandwich for $6 or $7 depending on the sandwich.
(Sausage, cheddar and egg sandwich; bacon, gouda & egg sandwich; turkey bacon, cheddar and egg white sandwich; the chicken, maple butter and egg sandwich for $6. Double smoked bacon or Impossible breakfast sandwich for $7).
Price: $4 or lessWhen you can get it: Starting June 3What can you get: The following items are each $4 or less: Jr. Jumbo Jack, Tiny Tacos, chicken nuggets, French toast sticks, Jr. Chicken Sandwich, Jr. Cheeseburger, sourdough grilled cheese, Two Tacos, Jr. Cheeseburger, Jr. Bacon Cheeseburger, value drink, value curly fries, value French fries.
Barbara Terrio is a seasoned business journalist, delving into the world of finance, startups, and entrepreneurship. With a knack for demystifying complex economic trends, she helps readers navigate the business landscape. Outside of her reporting, Barbara is an advocate for financial literacy and enjoys mentoring aspiring entrepreneurs.
