MCDONALDS fans rejoice – a raft of brand new menu items are now available to buy in a major menu shake-up in time for Halloween.
McDonald's is introducing seven completely new additions to its menu today, including two new McFlurry flavours and two burgers.
The menu includes the brand new McCrispy BBQ Smokehouse and old favourite, the Philly Cheese Stack, both specially picked out for the autumn season, using new flavours.
Chilli cheese bites are also making a comeback and the chain is introducing a nine-piece Chicken McNugget meal for the first time.
For those after a warmer treat, the new shake-up also includes a toffee apple pie.
Read our live blog below for the latest news and updates…
- By Louis Allwood
How does McDonald’s drive-thru work?
McDonald’s drive-thru option is available as long as the restaurant is open, just drive into the right lane and place your order to go.
Some are open 24 hours but this can vary between locations, with some closing at 10pm or 11pm.
McDonald’s also delivers food to your car so you can skip the drive-thru queue altogether.
You can use the My McDonald’s app to pre-order your food and pick it up by parking in one of the allocated bays for collection.
- By Louis Allwood
What time does McDonald’s stop serving breakfast?
McDonald’s serves breakfast until 11am at all of its restaurants in the UK.
There are various options on the breakfast menu to choose from.
And you don’t have to always visit dine-in branches to enjoy a McDonald’s breakfast – you could get a home delivery through Just Eat, Uber Eats, Deliveroo or you could visit a drive-thru.
You can also download the My McDonald’s app onto a smartphone and order food for delivery or pick-up at one of its restaurants directly with the chain.
You don’t just have to dine in when you visit either, simply choose a walk-in takeaway and you can dine al fresco at restaurants that have seating outdoors if you fancy.
- By Louis Allwood
Who owns McDonald’s?
McDonald’s has been a key part of millions of Brit’s lives for decades now.
But who owns the legendary restaurant chain?
McDonald’s has been owned by Kroc, set up by Ray Kroc, since April 1955.
Ray Kroc was an American businessman, who went into partnership with the McDonald brothers in 1955.
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What are the most popular McFlurry flavours around the world?
The most popular McFlurry flavours around the world are between the Terry’s Chocolate Orange (UK), Reese’s Peanut Butter Cup (US) and M&M and Twix around Europe.
You might not have access to all flavours though, depending on where you are, so check your local menu first before you have your heart set.
Some exotic flavours like Pineapple Oreo is popular in Colombia, while Canada love the Creme Egg McFlurry.
Unfortunately, the UK doesn’t sell Bubblegum Squash, a favourite flavour in Australia.
But you can always count on Smarties and Oreo for being a fan favourite in most places.
- By Louis Allwood
How can I save on my McDonald's order?
There are plenty of ways you can save on your next trip to McDonald's.
You should choose your branch wisely – menu prices can vary across different restaurants just a couple of miles apart.
We've seen Big Mac meals up to 30p cheaper before, which added up over the course of a year could save you a fair few pounds.
You can also get freebies on your birthday if you've got the My McDonald's app.
Remember to log your date of birth on the app though, otherwise, you'll miss out.
You can get a Big Mac and fries for just £1.99 as well if you fill out the quick feedback survey following your last visit.
All you'll need is your receipt which should have been issued no more than 60 days after your visit.
A 12-digit code will be printed on the proof of purchase and then you can enter the McDonald's Food for Thought website to fill out a quick survey.
For the full list of tips, you can read our guide here.
- By Louis Allwood
How do I find my nearest McDonald's?
If you're planning on taking a trip to McDonald's, you'll want to know where your nearest branch is.
The chain has a restaurant locator tool on its website you can use to find your nearest one – and check what time it opens.
Bear in mind that McDonald's serves breakfast every day until 11am.
After that, the menu switches to the normal menu serving meals such as burgers, chicken nuggets and more.
- By Louis Allwood
McDonalds fans rave about the changes
McDonalds fans have been quick to share their thoughts.
Writing on social media, one said: "I want everything on that menu."
Another simply wrote "omg best yet", while another commented "I want it all".
A fourth said: "McDonald’s UK actually bringing out some interesting new items? I’m shook."
- By Louis Allwood
New McFlurrys added
A M&M's Halloween McFlurry is also being added for the first time.
It's made up of soft dairy ice cream swirled with M&Ms, Halloween sugar shapes and is topped with Galaxy chocolate sauce.
It doesn't stop there though, there's also a Twix toffee apple McFlurry which is swirled with Twix biscuit and chocolate pieces then topped with toffee apple sauce.
- By Louis Allwood
McDonald's release new tasty treats
For those after a warmer treat, the new shake-up also includes a toffee apple pie.
It's a crispy pastry filled with a spiced apple compote and toffee sauce, with toffee pieces.
Fans will also be able to get their hands on a toffee apple doughnut, which includes a toffee apple filling and is topped with crumble pieces and toffee sauce.
- By Louis Allwood
Two new burgers hitting the menu
There are two never-before-seen burgers hitting menus next week.
The Philly Cheese Stack is a Maccies take on the classic Philly Cheese Steak sandwich.
It's made up of two beef patties topped with a cheese sauce, two cheese slices, both grilled and crispy onions, pickles and is served in a toasted bun.
The McCrispy BBQ Smokehouse is a fresh twist on the fancy chicken burger which hit menus for the first time in 2022.
It contains a crispy chicken breast fillet with a smoky BBQ sauce, cheddar cheese, red onion, and lettuce, all in a fancy looking sourdough-style sesame-topped bun.
The Philly Cheese Stack is a Maccies take on the classic Philly Cheese Steak sandwich The McCrispy BBQ smokehouse will hit restaurants today - By Louis Allwood
Which items are being axed?
To make way for the new additions, six items are being axed from the menu from Wednesday:
- Big Tasty
- Big Tasty with Bacon
- Mozzarella Dippers
- Cadbury Flake Raspberry McFlurry
- Cadbury Flake Chocolate McFlurry
What are the new items?
Here is the full list of items being added to menus next week:
- Philly Cheese Stack – £6.99
- McCrispy BBQ Smokehouse – £7.39
- Nine piece Chicken McNuggets meal – medium £6.69, large £7.39
- Chilli Cheese Bites – £2.49
- Chilli Cheese Bites Sharebox – £6.79
- Twix Toffee Apple McFlurry – £1.99 regular, £1.49 mini
- M&M's Halloween McFlurry – £1.99 regular, £1.49 mini
- Toffee Apple Pie – £1.99
- Toffee Apple Donut – £2.19
McDonalds launches new menu
McDonald's will launch its new menu today, adding SEVEN new items to the menu.
Fans of the fast-food chain have described the shakeup as "the best yet" and are itching to give it a go.
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