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Why did McDonald’s face a lawsuit over Extra Value Meals?

  • Undisclosed calories

  • Oversized packages

  • Not providing extra value

  • Served late

Answer

In 2003, McDonald's faced a class action lawsuit over its Extra Value Meals. The lawsuit claimed that the meals were not actually providing any extra value, as the prices of the individual items were the same as if they were purchased separately. The lawsuit was eventually settled out of court, with McDonald's agreeing to provide refunds to customers who had purchased Extra Value Meals.
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