McDonald's customers will be able to choose from a number of deals as part of the fast-food chain's McValue platform

Subway and McDonald's are both leaning into new value meals to kick off the new year. Why it matters: Restaurant chains are continuing last year's big themes of value and affordability in 2025 to entice consumers to eat out.

If you've been loving the $5 Meal Deal, is that it will be available until next summer, according to McDonald's.

McDonald's is kicking off 2025 with more ways for customers to save, including meal deals and digital discounts.

McDonald’s is overhauling its value menu, adding new options and a “Buy One, Add One for $1” deal. Last summer, McDonald’s brought back the $5 value meal, with plans to only run the promotion for a month or so.