Deal Debate: $1 Soft Drinks From McDonald's
By Kate Musgrove
May 1, 2012One of my favourite deals of the year is the $1 soft drinks from McDonald's. Typically the promotion runs from the end of April through Labour Day, and although I indulge once or twice a week, at most, I think it's a great value and a wonderful treat, especially on a hot day. Not everyone is a fan of the deal, though -- some RFD staffers and forum posters feel like it's 12 cents of carbonated water and syrup so you're still not getting a deal, even at $1. And others feel like with the average calorie count of a soft drink, you're better off skipping them entirely.
On the other hand: yes, it's twelve cents worth of sugar and water, but there's no restaurant or store in North America that's actually going to sell you a twelve-cent drink. (In fact, the regular cost of a large drink at McDonald's is about $2.50!) And while you can often pick up 12- or 18-packs of soft drinks in cans at prices that net out to about 30 cents a can, for many people, a canned drink isn't as satisfying as a fountain drink with lots of ice. As for the health-conscious nay-sayers -- they're totally right. Water is a far better beverage than soda, hands down. But soda is a nice occasional treat -- especially at $1!
In summary, I fall squarely on the yay side of $1 fountain drinks. You?
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