This audio is auto-generated. Please let us know if you have feedback. While McDonald’s, Whataburger and other QSRs are rolling out innovative dispensed beverages, c-stores continue to be pioneers in the market. McDonald’s recently added a line of refreshers and craft sodas with flavors such as Dirty Dr. Pepper and Mango Pineapple, inspired by the offerings at CosMc’s, a beverage-focused concept the chain shuttered in 2025.