GoKawiilMcDonald's to launch 2026 holiday menu with new seasonal drinks and deals
McDonald's is preparing to roll out a holiday-themed menu in the coming days, well ahead of Halloween, featuring a lineup of seasonal beverages alongside meal deals. The drinks are positioned to compete with the festive beverage offerings Starbucks releases each year.
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Launching holiday items earlier than usual could reflect an industry-wide push to capture seasonal spending before rivals do, though the source does not confirm McDonald's exact motive. Expanding into festive beverages suggests McDonald's wants a bigger share of the seasonal drink market long dominated by Starbucks.
- McDonald's new holiday menu is expected within days, ahead of Halloween.
- The menu includes seasonal beverages and meal deals.
- The drinks appear aimed at competing with Starbucks' holiday beverage lineup.
Source: fastcompany.com, 2026-10-28
Published there as: “McDonald’s or Starbucks? Fast food chain’s new 2026 holiday menu includes seasonal drinks, meal deals”
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