McDonald’s new McValue menu foreshadows cheaper fast food elsewhere — and more struggles for chains, analysts say

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• McDonald's McValue menu is here. Here is what's newly offered..

  McDonald's is kicking off 2025 with more ways for customers to save, including meal deals and digital discounts.
  
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