McDonald's extends $5 deal through December to keep customers coming

McDonald’s is extending its $5 value meal until December at most U.S. stores, a move that rivals are likely to follow.

McDonald’s introduced the deal in June after a disappointing first quarter that saw fewer U.S. visits and lower spending per order, particularly from customers earning less than $45,000 per year. The $5 Meal Deal includes a McDouble burger or McChicken sandwich, small fries, a four-piece Chicken McNuggets and a small drink.

It's the second time McDonald's has extended the deal, which was originally only to last a month.

“Together with our franchisees, we’re committed to keeping our prices as affordable as possible,” McDonald’s U.S. President Joe Erlinger said Thursday.