Group 1 - McDonald's and its franchisees have agreed to reduce prices on eight popular meal options by 15% to attract cost-conscious customers amid economic challenges [1] - The company will introduce $5 breakfast and $8 Big Mac and McNuggets value meals, marketed under the name "Value Meals" [1] - McDonald's stock price increased by 0.69% following the announcement [1] Group 2 - The decision came after several weeks of discussions between McDonald's and restaurant operators, with financial support from the company contingent on franchisees agreeing to the price cuts [1]