# McDonald’s said Tuesday it will launch six crafted beverages in U.S. restaurants on May 6.

*business · news · 2026-04-28 · WIS10*

## Key points

- McDonald’s will launch six crafted beverages in U.S. restaurants on May 6, 2024.
- A new beverage specialist role will be added at all 14,000 McDonald’s U.S. locations.
- Previous CosMc’s drink concepts were too complex for McDonald’s regular store operations, leading to closures.
- KFC’s Kwench drinks and Taco Bell’s Live Mas Café are expanding beverage-focused concepts internationally.

**Companies:** McDonald's, Yum Brands, Wendy's, Taco Bell, KFC
**Countries:** United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Canada

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