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McDonald's to Close CosMc's Chain After Less Than Two Years

The fast-food giant will shutter all five CosMc's locations by late June 2025, integrating beverage insights into its main restaurant menu for a U.S. test.

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BOLINGBROOK, ILLINOIS - DECEMBER 11: An aerial view shows a CosMc's restaurant, a concept recently launched by McDonald’s on December 11, 2023 in Bolingbrook, Illinois. Lines to order food and beverages at the drive-thru-only restaurant, which opened to the public late last week, have been as long as 6 hours. (Photo by Scott Olson/Getty Images)
An aerial view shows a CosMc's restaurant, a concept recently launched by McDonald’s on December 11, 2023 in Bolingbrook, Illinois.

Overview

  • McDonald’s announced the closure of all five CosMc’s standalone locations, with shutdowns beginning in late June 2025.
  • The CosMc’s app and loyalty program will also be discontinued, with rewards expiring on June 23, 2025.
  • CosMc’s was launched in December 2023 to test customizable beverages and new technologies without impacting core McDonald’s operations.
  • CosMc’s-inspired beverages, including specialty lattes, slushies, and energy drinks, will be tested at McDonald’s main restaurants across the U.S.
  • The closure aligns with McDonald’s strategy to optimize operations and compete in the growing specialty beverage market, following recent sales declines.