McDonald’s to add energy drinks, crafted sodas to US menus

McDonald’s is planning to expand its U.S. drink menu later this year with new beverages, including a Red Bull Dragonberry Energizer, according to reports.

The rollout is expected to begin in August and will also include drinks like Dirty Dr Pepper and Mango Pineapple Refresher.

The company aims to price these items lower than competitors such as Starbucks, Dutch Bros, and Sonic to attract cost-conscious customers.

The move is part of a broader strategy to boost value offerings, alongside recent budget menu deals and discounts, US News and World Report has reported.

The changes come as McDonald’s focuses on increasing traffic amid economic uncertainty and changing consumer spending habits.