11-07-2025
McDonald's Appears to Answer Wendy's With Return of Popular Value Item
McDonald's has 13,637 locations across the United States, so it is a popular fast food chain nationwide.
With the current economic situation getting more difficult, fast food restaurants have been unveiling cost-friendly items.
McDonald's has been active in that front lately, and they just announced another new menu item: The Daily Double burger.
This item was released in 2012 but disappeared, and now it is coming back, according to the McDonald's official website.
"Already a hit in local markets like Chicago, Miami, and Seattle, this fan-favorite burger is officially joining our national menu 'roster'- available at participating McDonald's restaurants across the U.S. through the end of 2025. It's made with two 100% beef patties, seasoned to perfection, and topped with melty American cheese, shredded lettuce, slivered onions, mayo and two juicy slices of tomato."
This could be a response to Wendy's releasing the Dave's Double, including two patties, cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, ketchup, mayo and onion on a toasted bun. It also could be another way for McDonald's to improve their value menu.
However, McDonald's is going one step further with the new burger. As of July 22, it will be part of the McValue Meal Deal bundle, which includes a four-piece chicken McNuggets, small fries and a small drink for $5.
So, the fast food rivalry continues with McDonald's aiming to save customers some cash while also filling their Appears to Answer Wendy's With Return of Popular Value Item first appeared on Men's Journal on Jul 1, 2025