McDonald's to test drinks from shuttering CosMc's spinoff at some restaurants
The fast food giant announced July 25 that roughly 500 select restaurants in some states will be part of an expanded market test for the drinks.
The drinks will be aimed at "blending the best of CosMc's creativity with the convenience you know and love." Some of the drinks that will be in the lineup include a Creamy Vanilla Cold Brew and a Strawberry Watermelon Refresher, McDonald's said.
CosMc's is a spinoff concept McDonald's announced in 2023 and rolled out last year. In May, McDonald's said it would be closing its five CosMc's locations, in states including Texas and Illinois, but that it planned to test some of the drinks in its regular restaurants.
When is McDonald's introducing CosMc's drinks menu?
McDonald's said it will begin rolling out market testing of the CosMc's drinks on Sept. 2. It's unclear how long the test will run for.
Which CosMc's drinks will be tested at McDonald's?
McDonald's said it's planning on including about 10 drinks in the test.
Five were teased in the July 25 announcement, including:
Which McDonald's will have CosMc's drinks?
About 500 restaurants will be included in the market test, McDonald's said. It includes restaurants across Wisconsin, Colorado and the surrounding areas, according to the chain.
McDonald's operates more than 14,000 locations in the United States.
What is CosMc's? What to know about McDonald's spinoff brand
CosMc's is a spinoff restaurant concept owned by McDonald's.
While McDonald's launched five CosMc's in 2024, the company previously announced all of them would close on a rolling basis beginning this past June.
The name and futuristic aesthetic of CosMc's was inspired by a mascot of the same name who appeared in ads in the late '80s and early '90s.
CosMc's menu primarily features beverages including coffees, teas and frozen drinks. Soft-serve ice cream, sandwiches and small food items are also available.
Contributing: Reuters, Mary Walrath-Holdridge
Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. She can be reached at melina.khan@usatoday.com.
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