{"id":6449,"date":"2025-05-27T16:06:11","date_gmt":"2025-05-27T22:06:11","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/?p=6449"},"modified":"2025-05-27T16:06:11","modified_gmt":"2025-05-27T22:06:11","slug":"mcdonalds-closing-quirky-drink-shop-cosmcs","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/dallas\/2025\/05\/27\/mcdonalds-closing-quirky-drink-shop-cosmcs\/","title":{"rendered":"McDonald’s Closing Quirky Drink Shop CosMc’s"},"content":{"rendered":"

McDonald’s Experimental Chain Cos!Mc’s to Shut Down as Stand-Alone Offering<\/h1>\n

McDonald\u2019s new effort with CosMc\u2018s is coming to an end as a stand-alone offering, and that\u2019s set to hit the Lone Star State. The small, experimental chain that targeted North Texas early on will shut down its sites. CosMc\u2018s currently lists Allen and Fort Worth as locations on its website. It also shows two in San Antonio, and another in Illinois, the same state where McDonald\u2019s has its headquarters.<\/p>\n

Background and Locations<\/h2>\n

The move comes after the chain had already pulled back on some locations months ago, while signaling intentions to invest in more. The first CosMc\u2018s was in Bolingbrook, Ill., opening around the end of 2023, and that was followed by a location in Dallas by March of the next year.<\/p>\n

\u201cStarting in late June, we will be closing all stand-alone pilot CosMc\u2018s locations on a rolling basis and discontinuing the CosMc\u2018s app,\u201d the company said on its website.<\/p>\n

Reasons for Shut Down and Future Plans<\/h2>\n

McDonald\u2019s approached the venture with an eye on testing new ideas and learning \u2014 as it rolled out drinks such as iced turmeric spiced lattes, popping pear slushes, pistachio swirl shaken espressos and blueberry ginger boosts. Visitors could get spicy queso sandwiches and pretzel bites. While that pilot is shutting down, the information it has gathered will be rolled out to other parts of the business.<\/p>\n

\u201cBuilding on the insights gained from the pilot standalone locations, CosMc\u2018s-inspired flavors will be landing at McDonald\u2019s as part of the upcoming U.S. beverage test, seamlessly blending out-of-this-world tastes into the McDonald\u2019s experience,\u201d the company said. \u201cWith our new dedicated category team focused on beverages, we know we can bring more delicious and innovative drinks to more fans.\u201d<\/p>\n

Launchpad for Innovation<\/h3>\n

McDonald\u2019s said the \u201claunchpad\u201d of CosMc\u2018s helped try out customer-facing environments, encouraging more agility and speed. The company is looking to use the insights gained from the pilot to improve its overall customer experience.<\/p>\n

\u201cWe cannot wait to share more about our beverage developments and tests in the future,\u201d the company said. \u201cStay tuned as we continue to explore new horizons and bring fresh, exciting flavors\u201d to customers.<\/p>\n

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Conclusion<\/h2>\n

The closure of CosMc\u2018s as a stand-alone offering marks the end of an experimental phase for McDonald\u2019s. However, the insights gained from the pilot will be used to improve the overall customer experience and bring new flavors to the McDonald\u2019s menu.<\/p>\n

Frequently Asked Questions<\/h2>\n

What is CosMc\u2018s?<\/h3>\n

CosMc\u2018s is an experimental chain launched by McDonald\u2019s to test new ideas and flavors.<\/p>\n

Why is CosMc\u2018s shutting down?<\/h3>\n

CosMc\u2018s is shutting down as a stand-alone offering, but the insights gained from the pilot will be used to improve the overall customer experience and bring new flavors to the McDonald\u2019s menu.<\/p>\n

What will happen to the CosMc\u2018s locations?<\/h3>\n

The CosMc\u2018s locations will be closed on a rolling basis, and the CosMc\u2018s app will be discontinued.<\/p>\n

What’s next for McDonald’s?<\/h3>\n

McDonald\u2019s will be launching a new beverage test, featuring CosMc\u2018s-inspired flavors, and will continue to explore new horizons and bring fresh, exciting flavors to customers.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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