McDonalds is ditching some of its spinoff restaurants meant to capture a larger share of the drink market.What IsMcDonalds Spinoff Restaurant?The first couple months of the new year always seem to be prime time for chains to close locations. Some are looking to regroup after not hitting expectations the previous year while others make changes to refine their business strategy.GET A FULL LIST OF CHAINS CLOSING LOCATIONS IN 2025 BELOWMcDonalds falls into the latter bucket when it comes to closing some of its CosMcs locations.CosMcs restaurantGetty Imagesloading...In late 2023, McDonalds started a trial run for its CosMcs concept. The first location opened in Bolingbrook, Illinois featuring a menu filled with specialty teas, frappes and coffees along with quick bites for those on the go.The brand slowly expanded as McDonalds worked to perfect the concept. Texas was up next where six CosMcs opened in 2024.Now, it appears some of those locations are set to disappear.What Is Happening To CosMcs?CNBC reports McDonalds will close three of its CosMcs locations in Texas. All three locations had opened in larger buildings that were former McDonalds restaurants.The smaller stores work better for the test, CNBC was told by McDonalds representatives.Getty ImagesGetty Imagesloading...At the same time, the CosMcs brand is expanding. This time around, drink-seekers should expect locations that are not full-sized restaurants.READ MORE: 15 Fast-Growing Chain Restaurants Poised To Be Everywhere In 2025Next up to get a CosMcs is Allen, Texas, just north of Dallas.CosMcs isn't the only restaurant concept currently being tested by McDonalds. The fast food giant is also doing a trial run for restaurant more focused on drive-thru and to-go orders.The restaurants will beoutfitted with special drive-thru lanes that deliver food via conveyor belts.The concept is currently being tested in Fort Worth, Texas.Once-Beloved Fast Food Items That No Longer ExistThese defunct fast food items have gone down in history. Wouldnt you love to eat them again?Get our free mobile appChains That Are Closing or Have Closed Locations in 2025The list of chains that have closed locations or have plans to shutter stores later in 2025 continues to grow at a rapid pace.Gallery Credit: Rob CarrollFiled Under: Fast Food, McDonald'sCategories: Longform, Movie News