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McDonald's launches its version of Frappuccino in western Washington
Posted by Melissa Allison
It's just another menu choice for the Seattle blogger at HugeAssCity.com who was forced to visit McDonald's after strolling up to a Starbucks drive-through window and being told, "We can't serve you. You need to be in a car."
McDonald's 191 locations in western Washington are among the first in the country to offer McCafe Frappes, the burger chain's answer to the Starbucks Frappuccino.
After years of experimenting with espresso drinks, McDonald's began selling them in all its U.S. restaurants this year, and recently said it's taken the McCafe to Europe.
The Frappes will be in about 1,600 U.S. McDonald's until next summer, when they roll out nationally. They come in mocha and caramel flavors, and a small costs about $2.29, depending on which shop you visit.
Despite its move into Starbucks territory, including aggressive coffee advertising, McDonald's last month experienced its first dip in U.S. same-store sales since March 2008, Reuters reported.
(Photo courtesy of McDonald's, and thanks to Eric for the drive-through find.)
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