06:59 AM EDT, 08/20/2025 (MT Newswires) -- McDonald's (MCD) will reduce the cost of certain combo meals following extensive talks with restaurant operators, The Wall Street Journal reported Wednesday.

The fast-food giant has offered financial support if franchisees agreed to cut prices, the news outlet reported, citing people involved in the discussions.

The company and its US franchisees agreed to keep the cost of eight famous combo meals 15% below the total of the prices of individual items, the WSJ reported, citing company materials.

McDonald's didn't immediately respond to MT Newswires' request for comment.

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