Not only does McDonald’s have their $5 meal deal this summer, they also have a fries deal.
On Thursday, it confirmed that customers can get four items (either a McDouble or McChicken sandwich, fries, soda and four McNuggets) for $5 starting Tuesday (June 25).
Bosses said they would also bring back ‘Chips Friday’ for apps only. This app-only deal offers free medium fries with any $1 minimum purchase through the end of 2024.
Additionally, there will also be some deals and discounts, also in-app only, in certain local areas.
These include Buy One Get One Breakfast Sandwiches for $1 in Memphis, Tennessee, a Double Cheeseburger and Fries for $3.50 in Columbus, Ohio, or a McChicken and McDouble Mixed Deal for $3.99 in parts of the state from New York.
McDonald’s Offers Free Fries Friday: Free fries with any purchase of $1 or more through the app
McDonald’s offer goes on sale Tuesday, June 25 for one month
“We heard our fans loud and clear: They’re looking for even greater value from us, and this summer that’s exactly what they’ll get,” said Joe Erlinger, president of McDonald’s USA.
‘Courage has always been part of our DNA. We’re focused on living up to that legacy and offering delicious, affordable options that customers can enjoy every time they walk through our doors, stop by our drive-thru, or place an order through our app.’
Erlinger came out fighting Thursday after criticism of the fast-food chain’s new $5 meal.
It was thought that not all restaurants would offer the deal, and those with higher labor and rent costs would opt out.
But it has now been discovered that McDonald’s has a sneaky way around this, by charging $6 at certain restaurants in Alaska, California, guam, Hawaii, SnowfallManhattan in New York and Washington.
Some fans are also disappointed that the deal only lasts a month instead of the entire summer, like their rivals’ deals.
“We are committed to winning the war of value,” said Joe Erlinger, president of McDonald’s in the United States, in an interview with Bloomberg News Thursday.
After news of the McDonald’s deal leaked in May, rivals launched their bids early, even digging into the home of the Big Mac.
Burger King $5 food your way landed in restaurants last week. He It’s almost identical to McDonald’s and lasts all summer.
Customers can choose from one of three sandwiches: Whopper Jr, Bacon Cheeseburger or Chicken Jr, plus four chicken nuggets, fries and a soft drink.
Wendy’s has a $3 breakfast deal.
Starbucks also made a surprise entry into the value wars with a coffee and lunch breakfast combo starting at $5.
Erlinger wrote an open letter to customers stating that its price increases are not as bad as some media reports.
McDonald’s made a staggering $14.5 billion in profit last year.
McDonald’s is desperately trying to combat the perception that it has raised prices so much that it no longer offers value for money.
In fact, last month Erlinger wrote an unprecedented open letter to customers stating that its price increases are not as bad as some media reports.
In the letter, it says prices have “only” risen 40 percent at its 14,000 U.S. restaurants since before the pandemic.
