In a move that can be seen as desperate, McDonald's (nyse: MCD - news - people ) and Burger King keep extending those 99-cent add-ons in the U.S. in an attempt to boost sales.

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At Yum Brands' three main chains, U.S. average same-store sales growth softened last year after the first quarter. (They rose an estimated 2% for the year.) In a move that can be seen as desperate, McDonald's and Burger King keep extending those 99-cent add-ons in an attempt to boost sales.

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