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Garry Cornes / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 2.0)Subway Closes 729 US Locations in 2025, Reducing Total to 18,773
Subway shuttered 729 restaurants in the United States last year, continuing a decade-long trend of downsizing. The chain now operates 18,773 locations nationwide, all run by franchisees. Meanwhile, McDonald's maintains about 14,000 US restaurants as Subway focuses on strategic ad…
Sizzlipedia / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)McDonald's to Remove Self-Serve Soda Fountains from U.S. Locations by 2032
McDonald's is eliminating self-serve soda fountains from its U.S. dining rooms nationwide as part of a modernization push. The changes will roll out gradually over the next several years during restaurant remodels. The company is also introducing new beverages like dirty sodas an…
Tahiru Rajab / Wikimedia (CC BY-SA 4.0)McDonald's Plans to Eliminate Self-Serve Soda Fountains in US Restaurants by 2032
McDonald's is phasing out self-serve beverage stations in its U.S. dining rooms over the next several years. The change aims to modernize restaurants, reduce labor and maintenance needs, and align with trends favoring takeout and drive-thru services. The transition will be comple…
thesouthafrican.comMcDonald's Announces Launch of Six New Crafted Beverages in U.S. Restaurants
McDonald's stated it will introduce six new beverages, including refreshers and crafted sodas, starting May 6 in U.S. locations. The move follows trends in customized drinks popularized on TikTok and aims to boost afternoon sales. Other fast-food chains like Wendy's and Taco Bell…
Substrate placeholder — needs review · Wikimedia Commons (CC BY-SA 3.0)USPTO Again Rejects McDonald's 'Extra Value Meal' Trademark as Merely Descriptive
The United States Patent and Trademark Office rejected McDonald's trademark application for 'Extra Value Meal' on April 14, 2026, citing its descriptive nature. McDonald's has used the phrase for 30 years and argues it has acquired distinctiveness. The company filed an amendment…