# McDonald's U.S. Sales Slow as Value Meal Promotion Underperforms

McDonald's reported a slowdown in U.S. sales after its recent value meal campaign failed to attract as many customers as expected. The company had launched the promotion to draw budget-conscious diners, but results fell short. This signals ongoing pressure in the fast-food sector as consumers tighten spending.

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- [Fox News Business](https://www.foxbusiness.com/markets/mcdonalds-says-us-sales-slowed-after-value-deal-push-fell-short) — Tue, 04 Aug 2026 21:20:33 GMT