The new McDonald’s promotion launches next week. Here’s what you can expect for just $5
McDonald’s is planning to launch a brand new bargain deal in the coming week however, it will only offer for a brief duration.
By Alexandria Fisher
McDonald’s is preparing to launch a new value deal next week, but it will only be available for a limited time.
The new food item is offered by the world’s biggest hamburger chain, which is based in Chicago will attempt to counter the decline in sales of customers due to the rising cost of food.
The promotion is accessible from June 25th and will comprise four items:
- A McChicken or McDouble
- Four-piece chicken nuggets
- Small fries
- Small drink
It’s anticipated to be available for a period of about a month across the country, as per various reports.
“We heard our fans loud and clear – they’re looking for even more great value from us, and this summer that’s exactly what they’ll get,” Joe Erlinger President of McDonald’s USA, said in an announcement. “Value has always been a key part of our culture. We’re determined to live in the spirit of that heritage and delivering tasty, affordable choices that customers can relish any time they enter our doors, enter our drive-through, or make a purchase through our mobile app.”
Alongside the meal deals for $5 the company also noted that franchisees in all over the U.S. are offering their own deals, such as such as “buy one get one for $1 breakfast sandwiches” or mixes and matches and many more. Customers should check specials in their nearest McDonald’s to determine whether any deals are available.
“Affordable prices and creating memorable moments are what McDonald’s is all about,” John Palmaccio who is McDonald’s manager and owner stated in an announcement. “As small-scale entrepreneurs, we have a obligation to provide the best value to the local communities in times in times of need. A Five-dollar Meal Deal is a great supplement to the regular local offers customers can discover in stores and through the app, such as the 25 percent discount on any purchase of at least $10 deal I’m offering for my eateries within Savannah, Georgia.”
Erlinger has previously stated that the company’s customers should be able to find the company’s promotions “meaningful.”
“It’s clear that we — together with our franchisees — must remain laser-focused on value and affordability,” Erlinger stated.
Recently, McDonald’s fought back on the criticisms of its price hikes after a series of viral tweets and news reports suggested that some restaurants were offering Big Mac combination meals for up to $18.
In a blog post on the website of McDonald’s in March, Erlinger said reports suggesting that the cost of a Big Mac has doubled since the beginning of 2019 were not true. McDonald’s stated that it was the case that an typical U.S. Big Mac was $4.39 in 2019, and it now cost $5.29 that’s which is a 20.5 percent increase.
“For a brand that proudly serves nearly 90% of the U.S. population every year, we feel a responsibility to make sure the real facts are available,” Erlinger declared.
Erlinger acknowledged that he as well as numerous franchisees were dissatisfied by an article on X this summer regarding the price of a Big Mac meal in Connecticut which cost $18, calling that price “an exception.” He said franchisees operate the majority of U.S. McDonald’s locations and decide their own prices, however they “work hard to minimize the impact of price increases.”
But it is a good thing that the Chicago hamburger giant has said that certain items have seen higher price increases over those of the Big Mac. Medium fries was $2.29 in the year 2019 and it now is $3.29 at present, which is which is a 44% rise.
McDonald’s stated that the price of its meals has gone up by 40% over the past five years. This accounts for the 40% average rise in the price of paper, labor and food. This is much higher than price increases for consumer goods which have risen 21% from December 2019 according to figures from the government.
McDonald’s noticed a noticeable decrease in the number of customers who visited its stores in the beginning of the year as consumers who are tired of inflation from the U.S. and other big markets had less frequent meals. In the end, the restaurant promised better deals.
