{"id":49437,"date":"2025-05-28T10:44:44","date_gmt":"2025-05-28T14:44:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/?p=49437"},"modified":"2025-05-28T10:44:45","modified_gmt":"2025-05-28T14:44:45","slug":"cosmcs-closing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/cosmcs-closing","title":{"rendered":"McDonald&#8217;s Shuts Down All CosMc&#8217;s Locations: What Happened &amp; What&#8217;s Next?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"620\" height=\"294\" src=\"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosmcs-image-620x294.jpg\" alt=\"mcdonald's cosmc closing\" class=\"wp-image-49440\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosmcs-image-620x294.jpg 620w, https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosmcs-image-320x152.jpg 320w, https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosmcs-image-768x365.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosmcs-image-370x176.jpg 370w, https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosmcs-image-270x128.jpg 270w, https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosmcs-image-570x271.jpg 570w, https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosmcs-image-740x351.jpg 740w, https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/cosmcs-image.jpg 1150w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 620px) 100vw, 620px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you were hoping to grab another Churro Latte or Popping Pear Slush at CosMc\u2019s, we\u2019ve got some sad news. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a nutshell, less than two years after its cosmic debut, McDonald\u2019s has announced that all <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/cosmcs-mcdonalds\">CosMc\u2019s locations<\/a> are <strong>closing<\/strong> for good. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, here\u2019s everything you need to know about the closure\u2014and what it means for your next McDonald\u2019s run.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-the-end-of-cosmc-s\">The End of CosMc\u2019s<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Launched in 2023, CosMc\u2019s was <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/mcdonalds-same-store-sales\">McDonald\u2019s<\/a> bold attempt at a caf\u00e9-style chain focused on creative drinks and a vibrant, out-of-this-world vibe. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Despite the excitement, McDonald\u2019s revealed that CosMc\u2019s will be gradually shutting down all its locations. The CosMc\u2019s app will also be discontinued at the end of June.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-why-is-cosmc-s-closing\">Why Is CosMc\u2019s Closing?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>While <a href=\"https:\/\/corporate.mcdonalds.com\/corpmcd\/our-stories\/article\/cosmcs-at-mcdusa-as-part-beverage-test.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">the official statement<\/a> doesn\u2019t go into detail about the reasons behind the closure, it\u2019s clear that McDonald\u2019s is shifting its strategy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The company emphasized that the experiment wasn\u2019t a waste. In fact, they\u2019re planning to bring some \u201c<em>CosMc\u2019s-inspired<\/em>\u201d flavors to McDonald\u2019s menus as part of a new U.S. beverage test.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-what-s-next-for-cosmc-s-fans\">What\u2019s Next for CosMc\u2019s Fans?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>If you loved CosMc\u2019s unique drinks, there\u2019s hope! <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In fact, McDonald\u2019s has created a new team dedicated exclusively to beverages. That means new and innovative drinks could soon appear at your local McDonald\u2019s, inspired by the CosMc\u2019s menu.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the standout drinks from CosMc\u2019s included:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Coconaut Cold Brew<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pistachio Swirl Shaken Espresso<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Iced Vanilla Matcha Latte<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Churro Latte<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Berry Hibiscus Sour-Ade<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sprite Moonsplash<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Popping Pear Slush<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While there\u2019s no word yet on which items will make the cut, fans are keeping their fingers crossed that some (<em>or all!<\/em>) of these creative beverages will join the McDonald\u2019s lineup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-final-thoughts\">Final Thoughts<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Although it&#8217;s kind of sad that CosMc\u2019s is closing, its legacy may live on in the form of new drink options at your local <a href=\"https:\/\/www.thefranchiseking.com\/how-much-is-a-mcdonalds-franchise\">McDonald\u2019s franchise restaurant<\/a>. 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