Quarter Pounders on McDonald's menu chopping block

McDonald's upcoming menu cuts will likely hit three menu board icons hardest: Quarter Pounder with Cheese, Premium Chicken Sandwich and Snack Wrap.

Those cuts are being tested in key markets as the company looks to tighten up its menu offerings, according to USA Today.

"The tests are designed to determine what works and what doesn't within our restaurants by considering the operational experience, customer response, price points and other important information which may inform future decisions," said Lisa McComb, a McDonald's spokeswoman, in an email to USA Today.

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