McDonald’s promoted its new $8 nugget combo meal, then got blasted online with complaints about affordability, quality and service

McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski said earlier the fast-food chain's combo meals were too expensive for its customers. (Credit: Win McNamee/Getty Images)

McDonald’s CEO said combo meals at one of the world’s largest fast food chains were too expensive earlier this year, teeing up a rollout of cheaper deals for cash-strapped customers. But online, consumers aren’t biting.

Earlier this month, McDonald’s promoted a limited-time $8 10-piece chicken McNugget value meal for November.