McDonald’s fans get mystery phone app message – and fans think iconic menu item is coming back to UK
MCDONALD’S customers are convinced an iconic menu item is coming back after spotting a glitch on the chain’s app.
Dozens of fast food fans have taken to X and Facebook baffled over images that appear to show a nostalgic burger is set for a return.
Multiple screenshots posted by customers on the platform show “page not found” and “McRib Test Notification” messages on their MyMcDonald’s apps.
Others say “McRib Image Final” and “There is definitely currently no reason for this page to not not exist. Probably.”
One McDonald’s shopper said: “Ummm excuse me McDonald’s, we all saw it. THE MCRIB IS COMING BACK!”
Another posted: “Is the McRib back , McDonald’s app giving off mysterious notification and an even more mysterious webpage.”
A third joked: “McDonald’s just let everyone in the UK know the McRib is coming back with a broken test notification.”
And a fourth added: “McDonald’s thought they could sneak this one by and I wouldn’t notice.
“McRib coming to the UK.”
When asked if the McRib is coming back, a spokesperson said: “McDonald’s is always looking to innovate with new and exciting menu items, as well as bringing back the fan favourites.
“If you’re keen to be the first to receive more info from McDonald’s stay tuned.”
The McRib was first added to the main UK McDonald’s menu in 1981 but was taken off just four years later.
The burger, which comes with a boneless pork patty covered in barbecue sauce and topped with onions and pickles, has made temporary reappearances since.
However, the 520 calorie burger is only available all-year round in Germany and Luxembourg and last appeared in UK restaurants in November 2017.
The tech-based glitch today comes after McDonald’s system crashed in March, forcing it to close some of its locations.
The issue was reported to be affecting restaurants outside the UK too, including in Australia, New Zealand and Canada.
In other McDonald’s news, it shook up its menu earlier this month, adding six items.
The fast food giant even added a never-before-seen Twix Latte to its offering ideal for caffeine lovers.
HOW TO SAVE MONEY AT MACCIE’S
You can end up being charged more solely based on the McDonald’s restaurant you choose.
Research by The Sun found a Big Mac meal can be up to 30p cheaper at restaurants just two miles apart from each other.
Meanwhile, you can pick up a Big Mac and fries for just £2.99 by filling in a feedback survey found on any old McDonald’s receipt.
The receipt should come with a 12-digit code which you can enter into the Food for Thought website alongside your submitted survey.
You’ll then receive a five-digit code which is your voucher for the £2.99 offer.
Make sure you check out all the various apps and platforms if you’re ordering McDonald’s to your home too.
Our research found some can charge up to £1.20 more than others.
Remember, you can find your nearest McDonald’s branch by using the locator tool on its website.
History of McDonald's in the UK
HERE'S a brief history of McDonald's in the UK...
1974 – its first UK restaurant opens in Woolwich, London, in October. It also opens its head office in Hampstead, North London.
1982 – breakfast options are first added to menus. Its head office is moved to East Finchley, North London.
1983 – McDonald’s opens its 100th restaurant across the UK, pulling up the shutters on the restaurant in Market Street, Manchester.
1986 – Happy Meals are added to menus for the first time, while its 200th branch opens in Ipswich, Suffolk.
1991 – McDonald’s opens its first restaurant in Northern Ireland, in Belfast.
1995 – the fast food chain becomes the official restaurant of the FA Premier League.
2000 – McDonald’s launches its website – www.mcdonalds.co.uk. In the same year, the first ever McFlurry is launched in branches.
2003 – the chain adds Fruit Bags to menus.
2011 – McDonald’s starts printing nutritional information on packaging and menu boards.
2017 – trials of McDelivery are launched in April 2017, as the business rolls out its click-and-collect app.
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