00:00McDonald's is betting on cheaper meal bundles to win customers back.
00:04U.S. same-store sales fell 0.2% from July through September.
00:08It was the chain's first decline since early 2025.
00:11Across the U.S. fast food sector, foot traffic fell 2.6% in the quarter.
00:17Higher gas prices and the high cost of living are squeezing many diners.
00:21Now McDonald's is testing mix-and-match and fixed-price bundles at 1,900 U.S. restaurants.
00:26One example is a McChicken sandwich and small fries for $3.5.
00:31About 4,000 franchisees aren't waiting and have launched bundles of their own.
00:36The company plans to roll out new value bundles early next year.
00:40Restored app deals helped push sales positive in September and October.
00:44Globally, same-store sales rose 1.3%.
00:47Quarterly revenue rose 1% to $7.16 billion.
00:51The chain's CEO points to entry-level value for lower-income customers.
00:55Value is back on the menu.
00:57Disclosure.
00:58This video contains stock footage and content created or enhanced using AI-assisted tools.
