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McDonald’s new value menu—featuring a McDouble for $2.50 and a sausage McMuffin for $1.50—aims to lure budget-conscious customers amid rising costs, but results are mixed: global sales grew just 1.3% (down from 3.8% last year), and U.S. comparable sales barely rose 0.8%—missing analyst expectations. With inflation, higher gas prices, and slower service eating into appeal, consumers are treating fast food as a luxury. Meanwhile, “shrinkflation” threatens brand loyalty as portions shrink while prices climb—making McDonald’s, once the go-to for cheap, filling meals, feel less satisfying. Value menus help, but it’s a tough market for fast food right now.

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