McDonald’s Is Slashing Prices on Its Most Iconic Meals

Fast food is convenient, delicious, and budget-friendly—or at least it used to be. It’s no secret that drive-thru chains have been steadily increasing prices in recent years. That uptick in cost means some burgers and nuggets now rival the price of a sit-down restaurant meal.

While heated meal deal competitions have been a great temporary fix at the drive-thru, prices are still rising. And that makes at-home copycat fast food recipes a lot more appealing. Plus, many brands are popping up in grocery stores, too, from Arby’s fries at Dollar Tree to Wendy’s burgers at Kroger.

Last year, in an open letter to fans, McDonald’s acknowledged rising fast food costs, sharing that prices have increased at the chain by 40 percent since 2019. But now, McDonald’s is once again emphasizing affordability with a brand-new plan: lower menu prices on its most beloved meals.

McDonald’s To Lower Prices on Big Mac and Other Combo Meals

The Wall Street Journal recently reported that McDonald’s has plans to lower the cost of signature combo meals. According to the news outlet, eight of McDonald’s popular combo meals will soon cost less.

The new prices will be 15 percent less than what McDonald’s considers the total value of a meal’s individual items. For example, a meal that currently costs $10 (say, a burger, fries, and a drink) will now cost $8.50 as a combo deal.

The Wall Street Journal also reported that fan-favorite combos getting a price adjustment include the Big Mac, Chicken McNuggets, McCrispy, and Quarter Pounder With Cheese. For breakfast pricing, the Egg McMuffin meal will have a lower price, as well as other popular sandwiches.

These price cuts are expected to happen as early as next month. And after last year’s $18 Big Mac meal controversy, the slashed prices on combos reaffirm McDonald’s affordability in the fast food industry—especially since the chain has been known for its Dollar Menu, which is now the McValue Menu.

But that’s not all when it comes to new savings at McDonald’s. In November, fans can expect to see both $5 Sausage, Egg, and Cheese McGriddle and $8 10-Piece Chicken McNuggets meals make an appearance on menus at the Golden Arches. 

As someone who loves a good Big Mac when I’m too lazy to cook dinner, or a Sausage and Egg McMuffin to start a busy morning, September can’t come fast enough. For now, though, I’ll be sticking with my Snack Wrap, and, of course, a McDonald’s Sprite on the side.