---
title: "McDonald's pushes $2.50 McDouble amid rising menu prices"
type: "News"
locale: "en"
url: "https://longbridge.com/en/news/290159398.md"
description: "McDonald's has launched a $2.50 McDouble as part of a new value menu featuring ten items under $3. This strategic move aims to attract cost-conscious consumers amid backlash over significant price hikes, such as the 337% increase in Big Mac prices since 1995. The initiative serves as a competitive countermeasure against rivals like Wendy's and Burger King, who are currently emphasizing mix-and-match promotions."
datetime: "2026-06-18T07:45:38.000Z"
locales:
  - [zh-CN](https://longbridge.com/zh-CN/news/290159398.md)
  - [en](https://longbridge.com/en/news/290159398.md)
  - [zh-HK](https://longbridge.com/zh-HK/news/290159398.md)
generator: "portal-rs"
---

# McDonald's pushes $2.50 McDouble amid rising menu prices

New budget burger: McDonald's has introduced the $2.50 McDouble, part of a value menu with 10 items under $3, to appeal to cost-conscious customers. Price hikes backlash: Customers have criticized McDonald's and other chains for steep price increases, with Big Mac prices up 337% since 1995. Competitive strategy: The value menu is McDonald's counter to rivals like Wendy's and Burger King, which focus on mix-and-match promotions.

### Related Stocks

- [MCD.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/MCD.US.md)
- [QSR.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/QSR.US.md)
- [WEN.US](https://longbridge.com/en/quote/WEN.US.md)

## Related News & Research

- [McDonald's Stock (MCD) Hits 52-Week Low. Here's What's Holding Back the Burger Chain](https://longbridge.com/en/news/298057026.md)
- [Why did NKE, MCD, STZ stocks slump to 52-week lows today?](https://longbridge.com/en/news/298399162.md)
- [Carl's Jr.® Ignites Burger Revolution with Cooked-to-Order burgers and its first hero LTO "Angus Maximus"](https://longbridge.com/en/news/298464939.md)
- [Popular burger chain CEO says Americans’ demand for fast-food value is 'intensifying'](https://longbridge.com/en/news/298113285.md)
- [Tim Hortons US & Canada President Axel Schwan reports sale of 57,574 Restaurant Brands shares worth $4.67 million](https://longbridge.com/en/news/298504644.md)

---
> **Disclaimer: This article is for reference only and does not constitute any investment advice.**