2 CosMc’s Are Opening and 3 Are Closing Across the U.S. (Is Your City Affected?)

Have you heard about CosMc's? The out-of-this-world restaurant chain could be coming to or closing in a city near you soon.

CosMc's is a new McDonald's chain designed to reach a younger demographic by offering drinks and snacks at a speed similar to that of its fast-food parent restaurant.

Find out whether you will soon be able to stretch your fast food budget and try out a location near you, or if a location may close near you soon. 

CosMc's is a spin-off of sorts of the typical McDonald's locations that most Americans are familiar with.

The restaurants feature a retro-futuristic feel and smaller dining spaces that cater to more of an express feel for customers.

CosMc's is for those who want to order items for pickup via drive-thru or walk-up options rather than wait for a whole meal or sit down to eat like at a typical fast-food restaurant.

McDonald's plans to open a total of two new CosMc's locations, both in Texas, in 2025, after previously opening its first location in Chicago and six other locations in Texas. The two new locations are considered "small-format" stores, which the company has said is more effective for the concept. 

Additional locations may open in the future, depending on how well existing locations perform. The company stated, "we have just scratched the surface about what we can learn about this growing category." 

The company didn't disclose the exact locations opening in Texas, though a store in Allen, Texas, is expected to open. 

The three locations expected to close were previously larger-scale McDonald's restaurants that were converted into CosMc's locations. Since the company found that smaller format stores are more effective for the test, the larger stores will be closing their doors. 

While McDonald's has not explicitly stated the exact addresses for the closures, two restaurants were recently removed from the CosMc's website "locations" list:

• 7304 Denton Hwy, Watauga, TX
• 300 East Abram St. Ste 150, Arlington, TX

Don't expect the Big Mac, Happy Meals, or combo deals at CosMc's that you can find in a typical McDonald's.

Instead, the restaurant relies more on various drinks and easy-to-eat foods to quickly satisfy customers who don't want a heavy fast-food meal or typical fast-food options.

The CosMc's menu is heavy on drinks that are similar to what you would expect to find in other restaurants such as Sonic or Starbucks.

The menu includes blended coffee drinks, hot and cold flavored coffee, slushes, and other unique drinks.

You can try options such as a Blueberry Ginger Boost drink, Sour Cherry Energy Burst slush, Churro Cold Brew, or a Tumeric Spiced Latte when you stop by your local CosMc's.

CosMc's has food options for all times of day, including a Creamy Avocado Tomatillo Sandwich with egg or a Spicy Queso Sandwich for breakfast.

Other options during the day include Pretzel Bites, Hash Brown Bites, and even McPops that look like powdered donuts and are filled with flavors such as hazelnut spread and cookie butter. Plus, they're pretty affordable, helping eliminate some money stress. 

The reviews have been good for the most part from customers who have already had a chance to enjoy some CosMc's offerings.

Reddit user cottenball called the Apple Cinnamon McBites an "absolute home run," for example. Meanwhile, Reddit user AutumnCupcake said, "I think CosMc's was fun."

One big issue that CosMc's has faced so far is traffic. Some customers reported waiting in line for hours to get their first taste of the new concept.

For example, cars snaked through the parking lots of other local businesses in Bolingbrook due to demand for the new treats.

"I personally wouldn't go back any time soon just because of how long it took, but it was a fun thing to try," reported Reddit user all_hail_lucipurr.

CosMc's could be a great option if you want to save money by picking up smaller snacks and drinks instead of a typical McDonald's meal.

You can also help boost your bank account by saving money with the restaurant chain's mobile app that helps you earn points toward food and gets you a free treat for your birthday.