McDonald's Japan Launches New 390 Yen Set Meal Nationwide
McDonald's Japan has launched a new value set meal called the "390 Pair."
The set is now on sale nationwide, meaning it is available at McDonald's restaurants across the country.
The meal costs 390 yen, and customers can save up to 250 yen compared to buying the items separately.
This kind of discount is often called a combo deal, where several food items are sold together at a lower total price.
McDonald's is one of the biggest fast-food chains in the world, with many branches across Japan.
By launching this new set, the company hopes to attract customers who are looking for affordable meals.
The move is seen as part of a wider effort by major restaurant chains to appeal to budget-conscious customers.
Many people in Japan have become more careful with spending as prices for everyday goods have risen.
Restaurant companies are trying to show customers a strong sense of value for money.
This means offering meals that feel like a good deal, without lowering the quality too much.
The "390 Pair" set is part of this trend, giving customers a cheaper way to enjoy a meal.
Other major food companies may follow with similar promotions to stay competitive.
A promotion is a special offer used to attract more customers.
McDonald's has not shared further details about future set menus at this time.
The company is focusing its marketing message on the idea of getting "more for less."
Vocabulary6 words
- nationwide
- happening in every part of a country
- combo deal
- several items sold together at a lower price
- fast-food chains
- companies with many fast-food restaurants
- budget-conscious
- careful about how much money you spend
- value for money
- getting good quality for a fair price
- promotions
- special offers used to attract customers
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Answer key
1. 390 Pair 2. Up to 250 yen 3. Because customers want affordable meals as prices rise
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Play the audio again and fill in the missing words as you listen.
McDonald's Japan has launched a new value set meal called the "390 _____."
The set is now on sale _____, meaning it is available across the country.
The meal costs _____ yen.
Customers can save up to _____ yen compared to buying items separately.
This kind of discount is often called a _____ deal.
McDonald's is one of the biggest fast-food _____ in the world.
The move is part of a wider effort to appeal to _____ customers.
Restaurant companies are trying to show customers a strong sense of _____ for money.
Other major food companies may follow with similar _____.
Discussion questions
- Do you think value set meals are a good way for fast-food chains to attract customers? Why or why not?
- How often do you eat fast food, and do you look for deals when you do?
- Why might customers today be more interested in saving money on meals?
- Do you think quality can stay the same when food is sold at a lower price?
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