
McDonald’s rolls out six permanent drinks as self-serve soda is phased out by 2032
McDonald's is adding six permanent drinks nationwide—three Refreshers (Strawberry Watermelon, Mango Pineapple, Blackberry Passion Fruit) and three crafted sodas (Sprite Berry Blast, Orange Dream, Dirty Dr Pepper)—as part of a beverage push, while phasing out self-serve soda machines by 2032 and introducing dedicated in-store beverage specialist roles.