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McDonald’s is set to offer energy drinks and specialty sodas as part of a broader overhaul of its cold drinks menu at US restaurants later this year.
McDonald's will introduce energy drinks and specialty sodas to US menus starting May 2026.
KEY POINTS
- Energy drinks like the Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer will be available from August 2026.
- Franchisees are investing thousands per restaurant in new equipment for the beverage rollout.
- Testing at 500 locations showed customers prefer treat-like drinks over niche flavors like matcha.
- McDonald's plans to price new beverages below competitors such as Starbucks and Dutch Bros.
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