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Kempczinski further declared during the earnings call that the burger chain is already well positioned with its $1, $2, $3 menu platform.

\"There will be some activity at the local level to make sure we continue to provide value for the lower-income consumer,\" Kempczinski said, without providing any further details on how or when that could be expected.

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PHOTO: A McDonald's restaurant sign is seen in San Diego, March 31, 2015.
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Over the summer, McDonald's customers in Connecticut complained of a nearly $18 price tag for a Big Mac combo meal, as first reported by the New York Post.

Franchises are allowed to set their own prices and choose whether or not to opt in for corporate promotions, which is why menu prices may vary by location.

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