McDonalds meal deal

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McDonalds meal deal

Written by Tessa Peerless
Published: 03-14-2025

Overview

Your client, McDonald’s, the largest fast-food chain in the world, launched a $5 meal deal in June 2024 to drive traffic in a stagnant market. Initially a limited-time offer, the deal has continued beyond its planned run. Your firm has been hired to assess whether McDonald’s should maintain this strategy to defend market share or pivot toward a more profitable long-term approach.

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Difficulty

Intermediate

Industry

Food and beverage

Case type

Profitability

Geography

North America, USA

Additional info

Includes charts and/or data analysis


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