A winning recipe?

Cheap soda and discounts on burgers and other items has helped McDonald’s woo more customers.

The fast-food company’s rollout of $1 soft drinks, coupons and other promotions led to a pickup in sales at existing U.S. locations in the third quarter. The strategy is aimed at fending off competition from other low-priced rivals. Did the trend continue in the fourth quarter? Find out Tuesday, when McDonald’s serves up its latest results.