McDonald’s will extend its $5 value meal into December in most U.S. markets as it looks to win back lower-income consumers.

McDonald’s will be extending its fan-favorite $5 Meal Deal at most of its US locations through the end of the year as cash-strapped customers continue to grapple with inflation. Franchisees were given the option to vote on whether to extend the value meal and about 80% of US markets voted to keep it through the end of December,

It's official: McDonald's is extending its $5 deal so you can enjoy a full meal for just a few bucks.

McDonald’s is extending its popular $5 value meal into December at most locations in the U.S. The fast-food titan first rolled out the deal at participating restaurants nationwide on June 25. This affordable deal offers consumers a McDouble or McChicken sandwich, small fries, four-piece chicken nuggets and a small soda for $5.

McDonald’s extension of the $5 meal deal comes at a time when fast-food competitors are pulling out all the stops to win over customers

McDonald’s announced Thursday that its $5 Meal Deal will now run through December as fast-food chains continue to compete on value. The offer—featuring guests’ choice of a McDouble or McChicken, small fries,

The McDonald’s $5 meal deal is sticking around until December, a sign that inflation-weary customers are responding well to value meals recently put out by fast food chains.

McDonald's is extending its $5 meal deal through December as the fast-food giant doubles down on its popular promotion. Why it matters: It's the first sign that this summer's value wars will continue into fall as restaurant chains promote affordability to win consumers back.

McDonald’s is prolonging its limited-time $5 value meal in most restaurants nationwide. The chain is also adding fall deals to the mix. Here's what we know.