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flag McDonald’s boosts sales and ranks top 10 in franchise list by reintroducing $5 meals and value items.

flag McDonald’s is regaining popularity in 2026 by reintroducing $5 meal deals and the Snack Wrap, reversing earlier price increases that drew customer backlash. flag The return of McValue items, dropped in 2019, helped drive a 2.4% same-store sales increase by Q3 2025. flag The chain climbed to No. flag 10 on Entrepreneur’s Franchise 500 list—the first Top 10 ranking since 2020—thanks to flexible, franchisee-driven regional deals and new menu items like a protein-focused Hot Honey menu and a “better burger” initiative. flag Expanded digital tools and strategic store openings support growth, while competitors like Taco Bell, Dunkin’, and Jersey Mike’s also ranked highly. flag Chick-fil-A and Chipotle did not make the list. flag The shift underscores a broader consumer demand for value amid ongoing inflation concerns.

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