I tried McDonald’s $5 value meal and understand why it’s staying on the menu

• McDonald’s’ new value meal is staying on the menu through August.
• Originally, the $5 deal was only supposed to be available for a month, beginning in June.
• After trying the deal myself, I understand why it’s been a success for the chain.

Fast-food chains across the country are pulling out all the stops to retain customers as food prices increase. Many chains, including McDonald’s, have implemented value meals that cost around $5.

Originally, McDonald’s meal was only supposed to stick around for a month, from the end of June through July. However, according to an internal memo seen by CNN, McDonald’s is keeping the value meal at 93% of its American locations through August.