DALLAS—McDonald’s is shutting down all five of its standalone CosMc’s locations, including the remaining stores in Allen and Fort Worth, Texas, as well as two in San Antonio and the original site in Bolingbrook, Illinois. The closures mark the end of the company’s short-lived experiment in the specialty beverage space.
Key Points:
- McDonald’s will close all five CosMc’s locations, including two in the DFW area and two in San Antonio.
- The closures come after underwhelming performance at larger-format stores.
- McDonald’s plans to introduce CosMc’s-inspired drinks at existing restaurants.
CosMc’s began winding down operations in late June. All digital services, including its loyalty program, mobile app, and online ordering, were discontinued by June 23, 2025, marking the end of the standalone CosMc’s experiment less than two years after it began.
The company cited underwhelming performance at its larger-format stores, many of which had been converted from former McDonald’s locations. Company executives noted that smaller, more focused sites were better suited to the brand’s beverage-centric model, aligning more closely with customer habits and operational efficiency…