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McDonald’s Drops Pumpkin Spice Latte, Replaces It With Pie

9/7/2026

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U.S. McDonald’s announced it will drop the pumpkin spice latte from its fall menu, ending a decade-long tradition.
The chain introduced a caramel apple pie latte as its sole fall coffee offering.
McDonald’s reported its slowest U.S. sales growth since 2025, with a 0.8% increase in Q2.
CEO Chris Kempczinski said the U.S. business slowed significantly in Q2 and fell below expectations.

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U.S. McDonald’s announced it will drop the pumpkin spice latte from its fall menu, ending a decade-long tradition.
The chain introduced a caramel apple pie latte as its sole fall coffee offering.
McDonald’s reported its slowest U.S. sales growth since 2025, with a 0.8% increase in Q2.
CEO Chris Kempczinski said the U.S. business slowed significantly in Q2 and fell below expectations.