MCDONALD’S MIXES IT UP THIS SUMMER WITH FLAVOUR-PACKED SIPS AND A JAFFA CAKES TWIST!

MCDONALD’S MIXES IT UP THIS SUMMER WITH FLAVOUR-PACKED SIPS AND A JAFFA CAKES TWIST!

• From Wednesday, 30^th July, McDonald’s is serving up its freshest, most exciting menu yet!
• Brand new this summer – McDonald’s is taking Sprite to the next level, with flavour-packed syrups that bring a burst of unmissable flavour.
• Plus, there’s even sweeter news: a British classic – the brand-new Jaffa Cakes McFlurry® has arrived.
• Want to save money and win prizes? Side Missions is now live on the McDonald’s App for food deals and even cooler prizes.

For the first time ever, McDonald’s is shaking up soft drinks with a splash of flavour!

A bold new way to customise your favourite fizzy drink. Customers can now add a pump of fruity syrup to their Sprite Zero*, creating refreshing, flavour-packed combos perfect for summer. Choose from two options: Green Apple or Mango & Passionfruit - each served ice cold for the ultimate thirst-quencher.

Plus, there’s even more to get excited about … McFlurry® just unlocked a new flavour. Say hello to the brand-new Jaffa Cakes McFlurry® - soft dairy ice cream swirled with chocolate covered shortcake pieces, topped with orange sauce. It’s the ultimate summer dessert with a nostalgic twist.

And for those spice lovers, The Spicy Chicken McNuggets® are BACK on the menu. These flavour packed favourites deliver the perfect punch with 100% chicken breast meat in a mouth-wateringly spicy coating made with a blend of spices including Jalapeno. Why not pair them with the returning Spicy Chilli Dip for an extra kick?

Also returning to the menu:

• The Fajita Chicken One: Creamy fajita sauce, tomato salsa, onions, cheese and lettuce in a soft, toasted tortilla wrap with a choice of crispy or grilled chicken.
• Chilli Cheese Bites: Four chilli cheese bites in a crispy batter served with a Spicy Chilli dip.
• Milky Way McFlurry®: Soft dairy ice cream swirled with milk chocolate stars and malt flavoured pieces topped with a chocolate sauce.

Regional exclusives:

• Steakhouse Stack: Two 100% British and Irish beef patties, a slice of cheddar cheese, crispy onions, red onions and lettuce served with a black peppercorn sauce, all in a freshly toasted glazed sesame topped bun (Tyne & Tees only).
• Big Tasty® and Big Tasty® w/ Bacon: A 100% beef patty, (bacon), cheese made with Emmental cheese, onions, juicy tomatoes and a unique smoky flavoured sauce all nested in a freshly toasted bun (East Anglia only).
• Chicken Big Mac®: Two chicken patties, a slice of cheese, lettuce, pickles and that unbeatable, tasty Big Mac® sauce (Everywhere excluding Tyne & Tees & East Anglia).

Here to stay on the menu for a little longer:

• The Big Arch®: Two 100% British and Irish beef patties, white cheddar cheese slices, crispy and fresh onions, shredded iceberg lettuce, pickles and the signature Big Arch® sauce delivering that distinctive McDonald’s taste all in a poppy & sesame seed bun.
• Frank's RedHot® Mayo Dip: Spicy chilli mayonnaise-based sauce.

And this summer, McDonald’s has turned up the heat with Side Missions, your go to spot for mouth-watering deals and unmissable WINS. Running for 4 weeks that started from Monday, 14^th July, Side Missions is available exclusively on the McDonald’s App. Just tap to play, unlock weekday food offers, and enjoy epic weekend prizes.

From Monday to Friday, you can grab food deals like £1.39 Chicken McNuggets®, £5 Shareboxes, and 15% off when you spend £15 or more on food and drink.

On Saturdays & Sundays, it’s all about instant wins with prize pool - no prize draws, no waiting, just play and win right away. Potential prizes of £10,000 in cash, £100 Argos or Virgin Experience Vouchers, cinema tickets and FREE McDonald’s favourites.

McDonald’s Happy Meal® now comes with a Squishmallows™ plush toy or a Little People, Big Dreams® book. With 15 lovable friends to collect including Halley, a never-before-seen Intergalactic Axolotl (not yet available in retail) and other fan favourites.

Patty and Cam, two fan-favourite Squishmallows™, will be making special appearances at select restaurants nationwide, where lucky families can join in on the fun with interactive activities and even collect Squishmallows™ trading cards**. Find your nearest participating restaurant here.

-ENDS-

Notes to Editors:

For more information, please contact mcdonaldssidemissions@redconsultancy.com

* Syrups are only available with Sprite Zero.

** *Trading cards and activities will only be available at selected restaurants.

Please see below individual menu item pricing table below. NB prices may vary across UK restaurants.

About McDonald’s UK & Ireland 

McDonald’s has been operating in the UK since 1974. The business currently operates more than 1,560 restaurants across the UK and Ireland, serving over three million customers each day. McDonald’s is one of the UK’s largest private sector employers, employing more than 159,000 people and works with over 29,000 British and Irish farmers.