McDonald’s is gearing up to introduce a $5 meal deal aimed at winning back lower-income customers who have found recent menu prices unaffordable. This new budget-friendly option is expected to offer a choice between a McChicken or McDouble, accompanied by fries and a drink.
The move comes as prices at McDonald’s have surged, with items like an $18 Big Mac and $6 hash browns at some locations deterring cost-conscious diners. The $5 meal deal seeks to provide a more accessible dining option without compromising the quality and taste that customers expect from McDonald’s.
At present, purchasing a McChicken or McDouble along with fries and a drink a la carte at a McDonald’s in a high-cost area like Times Square could set a customer back significantly more. For instance, a McChicken sandwich alone costs $5.59, and a McDouble is priced at $5.79 at these locations. Additionally, a small side of fries is $4.49, and a small drink costs $3.19.
Details on when and where the $5 meal deal will be available have yet to be announced.
