Aug 20 (Reuters) - McDonald's and its

franchisees agreed to discount eight popular combo meal

offerings by 15%, and offer $5 and $8 specials, the Wall Street

Journal reported on Wednesday.

The move follows weeks of discussions between McDonald's and

restaurant operators, including the company offering financial

support if franchisees agreed to drop prices, the report said,

citing people involved in the discussions.

McDonald's did not immediately respond to a Reuters request

for comment.