DRINK RETHINK
McDonald’s takes on rival Chick-fil-a with new drink item and shoppers say it’s ‘way better’
Fast food chains are all competing to get your attention
MCDONALD'S is taking on its rival Chick-fil-A with a new drink item as the fast food war rages on.
Shoppers have already said that McDonald's version is "way better" than it's old version.
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The fast food giant has debuted a new lemonade in a bid to keep pace with the saturated market.
The new recipe has been rolled out to all of its US restaurants, per the Daily Mail.
The new drink features real lemon juice, bits of lemon bulb and sugar.
Fans have already praised the drink on social media, with one person on Reddit claiming that it's "way better than the minute made. I’m obsessed.
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"Best drive through lemonade, hands down."
Despite the high praise, McDonald's will continue to serve Minute Maid orange juice to customers.
The drink was rolled out last week, two years after it was first tested in select locations.
McDonald's lemonade costs between $2.73 and $3.44, on average.
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STRONG COMPETITION
One of the top competitors McDonald's is facing with this new lemonade is Chick-fil-A.
The chain says that its lemonade is made from real lemon juice, with no preservatives or artificial colors.
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It was first introduced in 1977 and quickly became one of Chick-fil-A's most popular drinks.
It also led to the introduction of other beverages like Key Lime Lemonade and Cherry Berry Lemonade.
Other chains have also entered the lemonade race, like Wendy's, Arby's and Chipotle.
Wendy's offers its fan-favorite Dave's Craft Lemonade, which comes in flavors like Blueberry Pomegranate and Pineapple Mango.
At Arby's, you can grab multiple flavors of its signature Market Fresh Lemonade.
Other places like Chipotle, Sonic and Panera Bread offer lemonades with real fruit juice, as they state in the recipes.
FOOD WARS
Fast foodies might not be aware of the intense lemonade wars currently being fought between major US chains.
It a part of what has been dubbed value meals war, as rivals try to offer the best taste at the lowest price.
McDonald's has also entered the health division of the fast food sector, as it tries to reach as many people as possible.
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Here are some of the current value meals offered by popular fast food joints.
Taco Bell's $7 Luxe Cravings Box:
- Chalupa Supreme
- Beefy Five-Layer Burrito
- Double Stacked Taco
- Chips and nacho cheese sauce
- Medium drink
McDonald's $5 Meal Deal:
- McDouble or McChicken sandwich
- Four-piece Chicken McNuggets
- Small fries
- Small soft drink
Wendy's $5 Biggie Bag:
- Junior Bacon Cheeseburger or Crispy Chicken Sandwich
- Four-piece chicken nuggets
- Junior fries
- Small soft drink
Burger King's $5 Your Way Meal:
- Whopper Junior, Chicken Junior, or Bacon Cheeseburger
- Fries
- Four-piece chicken nuggets
- Soft drink
The chain is currently testing the McVeggie at several locations in Canada like British Columbia, Ontario, and New Brunswick.
The testing officially ended on Monday, but it is unclear if the burger will ever reach the US.
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McDonald's also previously launched the McPlant at select locations in Texas and California.
However, it was later pulled from the menu due to poor feedback.
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