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Miami Herald
6 days ago
- Business
- Miami Herald
McDonald's Closes Restaurants, Scraps Starbucks Rival
McDonald's has announced it is closing its CosMc's restaurants, which had been described as an attempt to rival Starbucks, with "CosMc's-inspired flavors" instead being deployed to conventional McDonald's sites as part of an "upcoming U.S. beverage test." Newsweek contacted McDonald's for comment on Monday via email outside of regular office hours. McDonald's announced it was launching standalone CosMc sites, named after a McDonaldland alien mascot, in 2023 with restaurants planned in Illinois and Texas. CosMc focused heavily on hot and cold drinks in a move the BBC suggested was aimed at competing in the "fast-coffee space" with companies such as Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts. Closing its CosMc sites suggests McDonald's has failed to build a competitive rival to these big hitters in the beverage market, though the company insists it will be applying lessons learned to its other restaurants. In a statement released on May 23, McDonald's said that from late June it would be "closing all standalone pilot CosMc's locations on a rolling basis and discontinuing the CosMc's app." However, the company also said that, "building on the insights" it gained from the CosMc pilot, "CosMc's-inspired flavors will be landing at McDonald's as part of the upcoming U.S. beverage test." According to ABC News, McDonald's ended up opening eight CosMc's restaurants or drive-through sites, one near its Chicago headquarters and the other seven in Texas, with an initial plan to open 10 in the Lone Star State. However only five of the CosMc's branches were still open when Friday's announcement was made. The locations focused heavily on drinks such as churro frappé and boba drinks, with a smaller selection of food including McDonald's classics like the McFlurry and McMuffin. However, the launch in December 2023 coincided with a boycott campaign targeted at McDonald's after a franchise in Israel said it would donate meals to the Israel Defense Forces following the October 7 2023 Hamas attacks. In its statement, McDonald's said: "What started as a belief that McDonald's had the right to win in the fast-growing beverage space quickly came to life as a multi-location, small format, beverage-focused concept. It allowed us to test new, bold flavors and different technologies and processes without impacting the existing McDonald's experience for customers and crew. On X, formerly Twitter, David Henkes, a food and beverage industry expert, wrote: "Some of the least surprising news, particularly since they're now rolling many of the innovations into the broad McD system. But that's what an innovation incubator is for." The remaining CosMc's restaurants will now close down. It remains to be seen how many of their products will be introduced to mainstream McDonald's branches as part of the company's upcoming "beverage test." Earlier this month, McDonald's announced it was seeking to recruit "up to 375,000 restaurant employees" across the United States over the summer of 2025. Related Articles Saudi Arabia Rolls Out Custom Mobile McDonald's for Trump VisitMcDonald's Announces Major Hiring BlitzMother's Day 2025: See List of Restaurants With Free Food and DiscountsTeacher Appreciation Week 2025: Few Days Remain to Get Deals, Freebies 2025 NEWSWEEK DIGITAL LLC.
Newsweek
6 days ago
- Business
- Newsweek
McDonald's Closes Restaurants, Scraps Starbucks Rival
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. McDonald's has announced it is closing its CosMc's restaurants, which had been described as an attempt to rival Starbucks, with "CosMc's-inspired flavors" instead being deployed to conventional McDonald's sites as part of an "upcoming U.S. beverage test." Newsweek contacted McDonald's for comment on Monday via email outside of regular office hours. Why It Matters McDonald's announced it was launching standalone CosMc sites, named after a McDonaldland alien mascot, in 2023 with restaurants planned in Illinois and Texas. CosMc focused heavily on hot and cold drinks in a move the BBC suggested was aimed at competing in the "fast-coffee space" with companies such as Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts. Closing its CosMc sites suggests McDonald's has failed to build a competitive rival to these big hitters in the beverage market, though the company insists it will be applying lessons learned to its other restaurants. Image of a CosMc's restaurant provided by McDonald's. Image of a CosMc's restaurant provided by McDonald's. McDonald's What To Know In a statement released on May 23, McDonald's said that from late June it would be "closing all standalone pilot CosMc's locations on a rolling basis and discontinuing the CosMc's app." However, the company also said that, "building on the insights" it gained from the CosMc pilot, "CosMc's-inspired flavors will be landing at McDonald's as part of the upcoming U.S. beverage test." According to ABC News, McDonald's ended up opening eight CosMc's restaurants or drive-through sites, one near its Chicago headquarters and the other seven in Texas, with an initial plan to open 10 in the Lone Star State. However only five of the CosMc's branches were still open when Friday's announcement was made. The locations focused heavily on drinks such as churro frappé and boba drinks, with a smaller selection of food including McDonald's classics like the McFlurry and McMuffin. However, the launch in December 2023 coincided with a boycott campaign targeted at McDonald's after a franchise in Israel said it would donate meals to the Israel Defense Forces following the October 7 2023 Hamas attacks. A sign towers over a McDonald's restaurant on May 13, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. A sign towers over a McDonald's restaurant on May 13, 2025 in Chicago, Illinois. Scott Olson/GETTY What People Are Saying In its statement, McDonald's said: "What started as a belief that McDonald's had the right to win in the fast-growing beverage space quickly came to life as a multi-location, small format, beverage-focused concept. It allowed us to test new, bold flavors and different technologies and processes without impacting the existing McDonald's experience for customers and crew. On X, formerly Twitter, David Henkes, a food and beverage industry expert, wrote: "Some of the least surprising news, particularly since they're now rolling many of the innovations into the broad McD system. But that's what an innovation incubator is for." What Happens Next The remaining CosMc's restaurants will now close down. It remains to be seen how many of their products will be introduced to mainstream McDonald's branches as part of the company's upcoming "beverage test." Earlier this month, McDonald's announced it was seeking to recruit "up to 375,000 restaurant employees" across the United States over the summer of 2025.
Miami Herald
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
McDonald's menu adds new twist on popular, discontinued item
The Snack Wrap's promised return has kept fans alert for when it officially hits locations nationwide, since it's still nowhere to be found on the McDonald's menu. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Although the fan-favorite item has yet to be released in the U.S., the fast-food giant has already thought of ways to spin it around, making another major drop based on the Snack Wrap. Related: McDonald's menu adds experimental new items fans will love The McDonald's Snack Wrap was introduced nationwide in 2006 and quickly became popular among customers. However, due to operational difficulties, it was discontinued in 2016. The decision to remove this fan-favorite item devastated many customers, who begged the fast-food giant to bring it back to the menu. After much pleading, McDonald's (MCD) returned the Snack Wrap for a limited time across select locations nationwide in 2020, but by the end of that year, it had been banished once again. Related: McDonald's menu adds a brand new McFlurry Five years later, McDonald's announced during its fourth-quarter earnings call that it would return the popular Snack Wraps to its U.S. menu, along with other chicken-focused offerings. However, it didn't provide a specific date for the nationwide relaunch. McDonald's posted on all its social media platforms in April the date "snack wraps 0x.14.2025" to build excitement for the highly anticipated release. This means the menu item could appear as soon as the 14th of June, July, August, or September of this year. Due to the popularity of the Snack Wrap in the U.S., McDonald's decided to share this much-loved menu item with the rest of the world, but gave it an unexpected twist. This week, McDonald's launched the Crispy Mac 'N Cheesy Wrap, which features a crispy mac and cheese patty, scrambled eggs, cheese, and your choice of chicken, ham, or sausage, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. However, there's another twist. More Retail News: New Oreo collab slays with 'Only Murders' starBeloved local Italian restaurant closing after 58 yearsAnother fast-food burger chain is quietly closing locations This creative breakfast wrap may look familiar to some, and that's because it is. McDonald's first introduced the Crispy Mac 'N Cheesy Wrap in Singapore markets last June for a limited time, but removed it from the menu a few weeks later. If eating mac and cheese for breakfast is too exotic, McDonald's still offers its original Breakfast Wrap. This wrap features crispy hash browns, scrambled eggs, cheese, and either chicken, ham, or sausage, all wrapped in a warm tortilla. To some, eating a burger without fries is almost criminal; this rule also applies to breakfast. Because McDonald's wants customers to enjoy all its food, including breakfast, just the way they want, it added another item in Singapore by launching the new Potato Pops, which are small, bite-sized fried potatoes, similar to tater tots. The Crispy Mac 'N Cheesy Wrap, original Breakfast Wrap, and Potato Pops are only available for breakfast at all participating McDonald's Singapore locations, as stated on its website. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Scottish Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Scottish Sun
I'm an Uber Eats driver here are my little known tips for bagging free food and they're all totally legal
With over 7000 deliveries under his belt, Tom has plenty of tips TAKE THAT I'm an Uber Eats driver here are my little known tips for bagging free food and they're all totally legal Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) NOTHING beats a takeaway, especially on a Saturday night but the high prices are enough to send you back to frozen dinners. However, one Uber Eats driver has revealed his secret, and perfectly legal, tips for bagging free food. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 1 Uber Eats driver Tom has shared his top tips for getting free food Credit: Getty Tom, 33, reveals the insider tips that platforms don't shout about — including birthday freebies and sign-up deals Speaking to Number 1 Plates, Tom, who works full-time as a Uber Eats driver, says: 'You don't need to scam anyone or lie about your order. 'There are just things the apps don't advertise clearly — but once you know them, you'll start spotting the patterns.' Tom, who's completed over 7,000 deliveries, has seen everything from unclaimed meals handed over for free to birthday rewards customers forget to redeem. Most food delivery or loyalty platforms offer instant rewards just for joining — but many users forget to claim them. Tom says drivers see the same deal-savvy people cashing in week after week. Here are some of the best apps with download or sign-up freebies: Greggs App – Free hot drink when you join McDonald's App – Free Cheeseburger, McFlurry, or fries (rotating offers) Burger King App – Free Whopper or fries with sign-up Krispy Kreme Rewards – Free Original Glazed doughnut just for joining Toby Carvery App – Free dessert or starter with main course Subway Rewards – 250 bonus points = free drink or cookie KFC Rewards Arcade – Spin for freebies like wings or fries after purchase Starbucks Rewards – Free drink after collecting enough stars, with frequent bonus days 'Honestly, if you've got a birthday, you've got free food. Some people use this every year like clockwork,' says Tom. But for those missing out, he reveals the places to bag a birthday freebie. Krispy Kreme – Free doughnut (often no purchase required) Greggs – Free sweet treat (cookie, doughnut, etc.) Costa Coffee – Free cake when you register your birthday Hotel Chocolat – Free selector box (requires app and account) Barburrito – Free burrito TGI Fridays – Free dessert or cocktail Chiquito – Free main meal Beefeater / Brewers Fayre – Free meal vouchers via their rewards programme Subway – Free cookie or side during birthday month Who stars in the Uber Eats commercial? Tom says one of the lesser-known ways people get free food is when orders aren't collected or delivered — and the platforms just refund or replace it with little hassle. 'Sometimes the restaurant messes up, or the customer isn't in,' he says. 'If the food's already been cooked, it's got to go somewhere. That's when replacements and refunds get handed out, no questions.'
The Irish Sun
24-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
I'm an Uber Eats driver here are my little known tips for bagging free food and they're all totally legal
NOTHING beats a takeaway, especially on a Saturday night but the high prices are enough to send you back to frozen dinners. However, one Uber Eats driver has revealed his secret, and perfectly legal, tips for bagging free food. 1 Uber Eats driver Tom has shared his top tips for getting free food Credit: Getty Tom, 33, reveals the insider tips that platforms don't shout about — including birthday freebies and sign-up deals Speaking to 'There are just things the apps don't advertise clearly — but once you know them, you'll start spotting the patterns.' Tom, who's completed over 7,000 deliveries, has seen everything from unclaimed meals handed over for free to birthday rewards customers forget to redeem. Read More on Money Saving Most food delivery or loyalty platforms offer instant rewards just for joining — but many users forget to claim them. Tom says drivers see the same deal-savvy people cashing in week after week. Here are some of the best apps with download or sign-up freebies: Greggs App – Free hot drink when you join McDonald's App – Free Cheeseburger, McFlurry, or fries (rotating offers) Burger King App – Free Whopper or fries with sign-up Krispy Kreme Rewards – Free Original Glazed doughnut just for joining Toby Carvery App – Free dessert or starter with main course Subway Rewards – 250 bonus points = free drink or cookie KFC Rewards Arcade – Spin for freebies like wings or fries after purchase Starbucks Rewards – Free drink after collecting enough stars, with frequent bonus days 'Honestly, if you've got a birthday, you've got free food. Some people use this every year like clockwork,' says Tom. Most read in Fabulous But for those missing out, he reveals the places to bag a birthday freebie. Krispy Kreme – Free doughnut (often no purchase required) Greggs – Free sweet treat (cookie, doughnut, etc.) Costa Coffee – Free cake when you register your birthday Hotel Chocolat – Free selector box (requires app and account) Barburrito – Free burrito TGI Fridays – Free dessert or cocktail Chiquito – Free main meal Beefeater / Brewers Fayre – Free meal vouchers via their rewards programme Subway – Free cookie or side during birthday month Who stars in the Uber Eats commercial? Tom says one of the lesser-known ways people get free food is when orders aren't collected or delivered — and the platforms just refund or replace it with little hassle. 'Sometimes the restaurant messes up, or the customer isn't in,' he says. 'If the food's already been cooked, it's got to go somewhere. That's when replacements and refunds get handed out, no questions.' How to save money on your takeaway TAKEAWAYS taste great but they can hit you hard on your wallet. Here are some tips on how to save on your delivery: Cashback websites - TopCashback and Quidco will pay you to order your takeaway through them. They're paid by retailers for every click that comes to their website from the cashback site, which eventually trickles down to you. So you'll get cashback on orders placed through them. Discount codes - Check sites like VoucherCodes for any discount codes you can use to get money off your order. Buy it from the shops - Okay, it might not taste exactly the same but you'll save the most money by picking up your favourite dish from your local supermarket. Student discounts - If you're in full-time education or a member of the National Students Union then you may be able to get a discount of up to 15 per cent off the bill. It's always worth asking before you place your order.
