

It was the sum of McDonald's efforts to oust its long-running (and incredibly popular) Dollar Menu as food and labor costs have risen, McDonald's is presumably trying to boost its average check, and a $5 visit is much better for its bottom line than a $1 or $2 one. The "McPick 2 for $2" promo was unveiled in January, and was only intended to be a limited-time promotion. Consumerist says the new, pricier meal deal includes options of the Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, Filet-O-Fish, chicken nuggets, and fries. Now, instead of getting two items - including the McDouble, the McChicken, a small fry, and the aforementioned cheese sticks - for $2, patrons will have to plunk down $5 to take advantage of the "McPick 2" concept. The world's biggest burger chain seems to have put an end to its recently unveiled 2-for-$2 value meal deal, Consumerist reports.

Pour one out for $1 drive-thru mozzarella sticks, because they're a thing no longer at McDonald's.
