Investing.com -- McDonald's (NYSE:MCD) is extending its fan-favorite $5 meal deal through December, giving customers more time to indulge in affordable, crave-worthy meals, the fast food giant said on Thursday.
The deal was a major hit during the summer, attracting tens of millions of customers across the country.
“Together with our franchisees, we're committed to keeping our prices as affordable as possible, which is why we're doubling down with even more ways to save,” said Joe Erlinger, President of McDonald's USA in a statement.
This move underscores McDonald's focus on delivering value-driven promotions, especially in response to increasing economic pressures on consumers.
As inflation affects food prices, extending the $5 Meal Deal gives customers a reliable and affordable dining option at one of the nation's largest fast-food chains.
Beyond the $5 Meal Deal, McDonald's has a lineup of promotions slated for fall. These include $0.50 Double Cheeseburgers on National Cheeseburger Day, $2 McCrispy sandwiches on National Fried Chicken Sandwich Day, and $1 10-piece Chicken McNuggets available once a week from Nov. 4 to Dec. 2.
Fans can also continue to enjoy Free Fries Fridays through 2024, with a free medium order of fries on any $1 purchase when ordered through the McDonald’s App.
McDonald's is also offering a variety of local promotions, as individual franchisees provide regional deals.
With the $5 Meal Deal extension and a strong fall lineup of savings, McDonald’s continues to emphasize affordable dining options in response to customer demand.
“Whether you're stopping by for breakfast, lunch, dinner or a late-night snack, we want everyone to find the food they love at a price that hits the spot,” Erlinger said.