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McDonald’s is offering a $2.50 McDouble for a limited time on its McValue menu \u2014 but some customers argue the so-called “deal” highlights how far fast-food prices<\/a> have climbed.<\/p>\n

“On social media, some folks have voiced their distaste for McDonald’s seemingly never-ending price increases, claiming that customers are falling for the old switcheroo,” The Takeout<\/a> reported.<\/p>\n

“Anyone remember when McDoubles used to be 99 cents? It was only 10 years ago,” a Reddit user wrote, in part.<\/p>\n

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“Thing was a dollar, they sell billions of burgers, and I’m supposed to be impressed by $2.50?” said a commenter on X.<\/p>\n

McDonald’s maintains, however, that it is committed to “delivering great value” to its fans.<\/p>\n

“Our focus has always been on listening to our customers and meeting their needs,” McDonald’s USA told Fox News Digital in a statement.\u00a0<\/p>\n

“That’s why McValue was built as a flexible platform designed to evolve with them. The under $3 menu delivers on what they’ve told us matters most: consistently great prices on their favorite items and the freedom to order what they want, when they want \u2014 no bundling required.”<\/p>\n

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Yet some customers are lamenting what they perceive to be decreased value on the menu.<\/p>\n

“Buy one, get one for a dollar is gone \u2014 so am I,” a Reddit user wrote.<\/p>\n

“Look, it was my go-to lunch for work every single day. Quick, easy and 5 bucks for lunch<\/a>. That’s gone, so am I. No reason else to go. Might only be 1 person, but that’s one customer gone.”<\/p>\n

Others chimed in on a Reddit thread to say, “Once they get rid of 2 for 6 McMuffins, I’m not going anymore.”<\/p>\n

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“They went in the wrong direction,” someone else said. “Affordability is not getting less for more. I def have eaten the breakfast sandwich<\/a> 2nd for $1 quite a bit and will not return until an equal or better value is offered.”<\/p>\n

“With you on all of this,” another commenter wrote. “Loved the chicken nuggets, and I’d do the \u2018get a free fry with purchase of a drink\u2019<\/a> \u2014 it was beautiful.”<\/p>\n

The level of food price inflation between February and March 2026 “varied depending on whether the food<\/a> was purchased for consumption at home or away from home,” according to U.S. Department of Agriculture data.<\/p>\n

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The Consumer Price Index for food away from home (restaurant and other food-service<\/a> purchases) was 3.8% higher in March 2026 than in March 2025.\u00a0<\/p>\n

As FOX Business previously reported<\/a>, the world’s biggest burger chain recently launched a standardized, nationwide McValue menu featuring 10 items under $3 and a new $4 breakfast bundle. The new strategy prioritizes “predictable everyday low prices” over complex, app-only digital coupons.<\/p>\n

McDonald’s said its McValue lineup has been refreshed to include more options for budget-minded eaters.<\/p>\n

“Alongside other everyday value offerings like meal deals, customers now have more options to choose from \u2014 whether they’re looking for a quick snack<\/a> or a complete meal,” McDonald’s told Fox News Digital.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

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