New changes in McDonald's McValue Menu in 2025
McDonald's has made a big move this time. It has decided to officially launch the new McValue Menu on January 7, 2025. To put it bluntly, this update is to give diners some breathing space when prices are soaring. The core content is to continue the $5 Meal Deal ($5 plan) that has received well before, and also add a lot of Buy One Get One Free (BOGO) options. If you think that a casual fast food meal costs more than ten dollars recently, this low-priced combination is indeed worth studying in advance.
In fact, McDonald's tested this kind of low-price strategy in some regions last year, and the response was really good. This McValue Menu is not one size fits all across the country. Except for the US$5 package across the country, many specific discounts are in the nature of Regional Discounts. This means that the low-priced combinations you see in Los Angeles may be slightly different from the ones you see in Chicago. When you check the menu on this site, you should pay attention to the specific item list clearly. Don't look for the menu for a long time and find that there is no specific combination in the local store.
How to efficiently check menus and prices on this site
It's actually quite easy to find the cheapest way to eat McDonald's on this site. You directly type McDonald's or "McDonald's" in the search box, and you can see the complete menu list when you go to the brand details page. We usually place these discount combinations in a more conspicuous position, such as specifically marking the McValue or Value Menu column. Since McDonald's prices are divided into regions, the list on this site is usually a reference price or the average level of most stores, but specific items, such as the single order price of hamburgers and the package price of various sizes, can be matched here.
There is a tip when checking prices. You can compare the price difference between A la Carte and a combo meal. Sometimes you will find that adding a $5 Meal Deal side dish and drinks is more cost-effective than buying a Big Mac alone. On the brand page of this site, we will synchronize these updates from time to time, especially after January 7. I suggest that you swipe the menu page more to see what items are covered by the specific BOGO combination. Is it only for McDouble and McChicken? Or even slightly larger burgers like Quarter Pounder can participate. To be honest, this low-price strategy is definitely a good opportunity for friends who usually like to make up for meals to check for leaks.
How to understand common packages and BOGO so as not to suffer losses
When ordering this special menu, the most confusing thing is BOGO and the so-called "value combination." Generally speaking, McDonald's Buy One Get One Free means that you buy two specified items, and the lower price is free, or you only need to pay a fixed low price (such as $1 or $2) for both items. Common categories are usually concentrated in basic style, such as ordinary Cheeseburger, Maixiang chicken or small fries. If you order a large portion of Quarter Pounder but want to get a free small cheeseburger, this generally does not hold true, and the rules are usually limited to the same price or a specific combination.
As for the $5 Meal Deal that everyone cares about most, it usually includes the following things:
- A staple burger, usually a McDouble or McChicken.
- One 4-piece McNuggets.
- One Small Fries.
- A Small soft Drink.
Details at the time of ordering: size, tax and tip
When ordering McDonald's in the United States, the $5 you see on the screen will never be the money you end up paying. This is quite critical, especially for friends who have just been there. The first is Sales Tax, which varies from state to county, so the final bill may be $5.45 or higher. If you are in places with particularly high tax rates, have an expectation in mind. Then there is the issue of adding ingredients. Many people like to add Extra Cheese or Bacon to their hamburgers. These are all subject to an extra charge. Once these are added, the $5 Meal will lose its meaning.
There is also the trap about size. McDonald's employees sometimes ask casually,"Would you like to make that a medium or large? "(Want to upgrade to medium or large?). If you habitually say "Yes" or "Large", the originally low-priced special package may instantly increase to seven or eight dollars. The essence of McValue Menu lies in its fixed Small Size. Once it is changed, the price jumps quickly. As for tipping, McDonald's usually doesn't require tipping at Counter Services. Whether it's a canteen or Drive-thru, you just need to pay the amount on the bill. If you place an order on the App and choose Curbside Pickup, some people will give it a token amount, but in most cases this is not a hard rule.
Go to the brand page to check the latest price
Having said that, the safest way is to open the McDonald's brand page or special menu page on this site before leaving for the store. Because stores update at different speeds after January 7, 2025, some franchise stores in remote areas may not fully synchronize the latest prices of these McValue Menu. Through the menu details of this site, you can clearly see the availability of these packages at different times. In short, this kind of official money-saving plan is launched every year, but this update in 2025 is one of the more sincere ones in recent years. Everyone can go to the brand page or menu page of this site to check the latest prices, choose the combination you want to eat before going there, which can save a lot of trouble.
