Beverage spin‑off ends just 18 months after launch, leaving customers in Illinois and Texas wondering what comes next.
The fast‑food giant has confirmed that every CosMc’s branch—its short‑lived coffee‑and‑cool‑drinks experiment—will shut down during June 2025. Regulars who grabbed turmeric lattes or galaxy lemonades will have to look elsewhere, as McDonald’s refocuses on its core menu and drive‑thru upgrades.
Why McDonald’s is shutting every CosMc’s location across Illinois and Texas this month
McDonald’s described CosMc’s as a “learning lab” designed to test bold flavors, slick ordering tech, and speedier pick‑up lanes without disrupting its burger business. Yet rapid lessons often bring rapid decisions. After opening only five stores—far fewer than the ten‑plus originally scheduled for Texas—the company concluded the concept did not deliver the scalable returns it wanted. Consequently, all outlets will wind down operations “throughout June,” according to a statement released Friday. Who saw that coming?
Customers aren’t the only ones surprised. Employees now face transfers or severance offers, and suppliers that built niche ingredient pipelines must pivot quickly. The silver lining? Traditional Golden Arches restaurants remain untouched, so your Big Mac run is safe.
Key dates, affected addresses, and what regular McDonald’s diners should expect next
Wondering if your local spot is on the list? Check the closures below and mark your calendar—the company has not pinned down exact final service days, but managers have been told to wrap up by June 30.
| City (Store) | State | Last day (no later than) |
|---|---|---|
| Bolingbrook (Boughton Rd.) | Illinois | June 30, 2025 |
| Fort Worth (Heritage Trace Pkwy.) | Texas | June 30, 2025 |
| San Antonio (Bitters Rd.) | Texas | June 30, 2025 |
| San Antonio (Bulverde Rd.) | Texas | June 30, 2025 |
| Allen (W. McDermott Dr.) | Texas | June 30, 2025 |
Table: Corporate guidance indicates all five cafés will cease operations by the end of the month.
So, what should caffeine‑seeking fans do in the meantime? McDonald’s says many of CosMc’s most popular beverages are being evaluated for limited‑time tests in traditional restaurants. On the technology front, expect the drive‑thru voice‑ordering pilot to migrate to select McDonald’s locations by fall.
The closure of CosMc’s highlights the fast‑moving, hit‑or‑miss nature of restaurant innovation. First, keep an eye on local signage for your store’s exact farewell date. Second, hold on to the rewards app—any unredeemed points should roll into your standard McDonald’s account automatically. Finally, if you’re craving those adventurous drinks, stay tuned; the chain hints that the most‑requested flavors could resurface under the Golden Arches banner later this year.