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FORGOTTEN HISTORY: Cosmc - Caught on Camera

McDonald’s to launch ‘Instagrammable’ new drinks line to lure Gen Z customers

McDonald’s joins other fast food chains in introducing a new line of refreshers

The Independent UK

KFC Just Opened a New Drinks Bar: But You Won't Believe the Controversial Item Missing From the Menu

KFC has opened its first-ever drinks bar in the UK, KWENCH, targeting Gen Z with unique shakes and refreshers. But one expected item is surprisingly missing.

International Business Times UK

McDonald's Targets $100 Billion Beverage Market With Colorful Lineup

In December 2023, McDonald's Corp (NYSE:MCD) launched CosMc's, an alien-themed spinoff focused on coffee and snack pick-me-ups, featuring quirky drinks like the “French Toast Galaxy Latte” and “Pistachio Swirl Shaken Espresso.” The chain opened eight locations across Illinois and Texas, initially drawing long lines, before interest waned. By May 2024,…

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McDonald’s to begin testing viral ‘dirty sodas’ and cold coffees in over 500 locations

Gen Z fans are turning to cold, flavorful drinks as a ‘go-to treat,’ a McDonald's spokesperson said

The Independent UK

McDonald's plans to test 'dirty sodas' and other drinks starting this fall

CosMc's is gone, but not forgotten.

Fortune

Taco Bell plans 30 more Live Más Cafés by this fall

Move comes as McDonald's shutters its standalone beverage spinoff.

Fortune

Is the closure of McDonald's CosMc's restaurants really a branding fail?

The short-lived cosmic offshoot may have served its purpose.

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CosMc’s, McDonald’s would-be Starbucks competitor, will shut down next month

All five locations will shut down in June.

Fortune

McDonald’s closes spin-off restaurants after less-than two-year test run

Five locations in the U.S. will shutter

The Independent UK

Breakfast Chain Closing Dozens Of Restaurants Across US

Denny's is shutting down even more locations than initially planned, citing financial struggles and shifting market conditions.

International Business Times

McDonald's is closing three CosMc's spinoffs just one year after they opened

More locations are on the way, though.

Fortune

McDonald’s Spin-Off CosMc’s Faces Major Setback, Closing Half Its Locations After One Year

McDonald's announces plans to close half of its CosMc’s locations. The post McDonald’s Spin-Off CosMc’s Faces Major Setback, Closing Half Its Locations After One Year first appeared on Bored Panda.

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McDonald's Closing Some CosMc's Spinoff Locations In Texas. Here's Why

McDonald's is scaling back its CosMc's spin-off by closing three larger Texas locations.

International Business Times

The future of fast food? Drink spinoffs

In the wake of McDonald’s CosMc, Taco Bell is the latest chain to launch a brand new café concept

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Creative Bloq

Is KFC's Saucy new brand genius or desperation?

It's bold, pink and looks nothing like KFC.

Fortune

Taco Bell tests a beverage-focused restaurant following McDonald's success in the field

First one just opened in San Diego.

Salon

McDonald’s expands CosMc’s locations

The new restaurant location comes after CosMc’s opened its first location in Bolingbrook, Illinois, back in 2023

Evening Standard

McDonald's UK launches two new pink Valentine's Day desserts

The fast-food giant is also bringing back some favourite items to its menu in February

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"Odd" new McDonald's restaurant logo reviewed by a graphic design expert

Should Starbucks be worried about CosMc's?

Fortune

People waiting up to 3 hours to try the CosMc's restaurant—and the Snack Wrap is coming back

Also, the snack wrap is coming back!

Chicago Sun-Times

CosMc’s debut in Bolingbrook marked by long lines, hourslong waits

Customers waited nearly three hours for a taste of McDonald’s new beverage-focused restaurant concept that will soon expand to Texas.

The Independent UK

McDonald’s set to open first secret spin-off chain CosMc’s

A new concept from the McDonald’s-verse has been announced as a space-themed beverage store

WEKU

CosMc's lands in Illinois, as McDonald's tests its new coffee-centered concept

The beverage-first McDonald's spinoff, named for a six-handed extraterrestrial, seems to be a grab at markets currently served by the likes of Starbucks and Dunkin' Donuts.

Evening Standard

McDonald’s to open first CosMc’s spinoff restaurant this week

The first outlet of the pilot scheme will open in Illinois later this week ahead of 10 more in Texas next year

The Guardian - UK

McDonald’s to take on Starbucks with retro-style stores called CosMc’s

New restaurants – serving more complex, customisable drinks – will be trialled in the US

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