When it comes to fries or chicken sandwiches, fast food connoisseurs tend to have non-negotiable favorites. Those same folks ...

That's an extra good showing, because it's bigger than the kick off of last summer's $5 Meal Deal promotion, R.J. Hottovy, head of analytical research at Placer, told Restaurant Dive in an email.

McDonald's fans have plenty of new items to try this summer, as the fast food chain has introduced some exciting new menu ...