McDonald’s set to launch beverage-focused chain that will compete with Starbucks, Dunkin’
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Several different specialty drinks and new food items are coming to the McDonald’s universe soon, but you’ll have to go out-of-state to try them. On Wednesday, McDonald’s revealed more plans for its “CosMc’s” chain that will focus on beverages and smaller food items much like competitors Starbucks and Dunkin’. The first CosMc’s pilot location will open later this month in Bolingbrook, Ill, with 10 locations expected to open in Texas next year. CosMc’s will serve a variety of drinks including a churro frappe, sour cherry energy burst, sour tango lemonade,...
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