Good news for lovers of fast food deals! McDonald's has once again decided to extend its popular $5 Meal Deal, this time into December. When the fast food chain launched the value meal in late June, it was initially slated to stick around for only four weeks,

The $5 meal deals include a McDouble burger or McChicken sandwich, small fries, a four-piece Chicken McNuggets and a small drink.

The President of McDonald’s USA saying, “Together with our franchisees, we’re committed to keeping our prices as affordable as possible, which is why we’re doubling down with even more ways to save.” The fast-food giant had previously been able to raise menu prices without seeing a big dip in sales,

Key Takeaways McDonald's is extending its $5 value meal offering into December.The deal includes a McDouble or McChicken sandwich, a drink, french fries and a 10-piece McNuggets. The company said it has seen sales growth among lower-income consumers.

But that was largely because of higher menu prices. Adjusted for inflation, restaurant sales fell 0.7% from July 2023, according to the National Restaurant Association. Rivals like Burger King quickly followed McDonald’s with their own $5 meal deals.