Overview

• Starbucks' Pairings Menu offers a tall coffee or tea with a butter croissant for $5, or a breakfast sandwich for $6 or $7.
• The new value meals are only available at participating stores and exclude delivery services and customizations.
• Competitors like McDonald's, Burger King, and Wendy's have launched similar deals to attract budget-conscious customers.
• McDonald's is expected to announce its own $5 meal deal soon, following industry trends.
• Starbucks aims to provide affordable breakfast options amid rising fast food prices.