Subway and McDonald's are both leaning into new value meals to kick off the new year. Why it matters: Restaurant chains are continuing last year's big themes of value and affordability in 2025 to entice consumers to eat out.

As American consumers continue to deal with elevated food inflation in 2025, fast food chain McDonald's (MCD) is offering a new McValue menu, its first national value program since 2018. Yahoo Finance senior reporter Brooke DiPalma breaks down what this menu platform will include — from value deals to in-app exclusives — as Americans also contend with the rising costs of dining and ordering out.

The McValue menu, which is available at any McDonald's nationwide and on the MyMcDonald's app, features a new Buy One, Add One for $1 offer, local food and drink deals as well as in-app offers, according to a company news release.

McDonald's is introducing a significant change to its menus today, with four new items being added and eight others being discontinued. The fast food giant has confirmed the launch of a never-before-seen wrap and McFlurry.