That $5 McDonald's value deal might not be cheap enough

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McDonald's is extending its $5 value meal promotion beyond July.

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McDonald's has started selling an even bigger burger — the 14-ounce Big Arch

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The McDonald's logo is displayed at a McDonald's restaurant on July 22, 2024 in Burbank, California.

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McDonald's just admitted that it's too expensive, and it's driving some customers away

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McDonald's says that high prices have contributed to its falling sales.

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Here's what Cracker Barrel's CEO is doing to help the chain become 'relevant' again

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Cracker Barrel's restaurants often include rocking chairs on the front porch.

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Vintage photos show what it was like to eat at Burger King in the 1980s

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A crew member at Burger King holds up a double cheeseburger in 1989.

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That Chipotle portion-size social media drama might mean more 'generous' meals for some customers

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A Chipotle worker behind the counter at one of the chain's restaurants.

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Here's why McDonald's $5 deal has customers hungry for the Golden Arches again

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McDonald's franchisees are upset by new royalty hike
Most McDonald's restaurants are extending the $5 meal deal that the fast-food chain started offering in June.

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I ordered the same meal at McDonald's and Red Robin. The winning burger was only $4 more and far superior.

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I order cheeseburgers and fries from McDonald's (left) and Red Robin (right).

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Fast-food chains are competing to offer cheaper meals. From McDonald's to Del Taco, here are the best deals.

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The Burger King logo is seen at its fast food restaurant branch in Danville, Pennsylvania
Burger King and McDonald's are both offering $5 meal deals for a limited period.

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McDonald's $5 meal deal is working, and it shows how hungry diners are for value deals

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A woman ordering from fast-food restaurant on a digital screen.

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