McDonalds launches £5 meal deal that includes burger, drink, fries and nuggets – see the full list of menu items
MCDONALD’S is launching a new lunch and dinnertime meal deal offering customers four menu items for just £5.
Fast food fans will be able to save almost £2.50 when the deal is unveiled in restaurants tomorrow (October 9).
Customers can choose from two different burgers, a medium drink, fries and four chicken McNuggets normally costing £7.46.
The offer will be available in restaurants from 11am, after the breakfast menu is switched for the main one.
However, fast food fans won’t be able to order from the comfort of their home as the new deal isn’t available for delivery.
Plus, not all restaurants are running the offer so there is no guarantee you’ll be able to snap up the discounted items.
This is the full list of items included in the meal deal and how much they cost individually:
- Cheeseburger – £1.39
- Mayo Chicken – £1.39
- Medium Carbonated Soft Drink – £1.59
- Medium Fries – £1.69
- Four Chicken McNuggets – £2.79 (based on a pro-rata of the price for six Chicken McNuggets)
Bear in mind, the price of all the above items may vary from restaurant to restaurant.
We have also asked McDonald’s if the £5 meal deal is a permanent offer and for the list of restaurants not offering it and will update this story when we have heard back.
Plus, McDonald’s doesn’t usually sell four packs of McNuggets but only six, which usually cost around £4.19 depending on what restaurant you are buying from.
Other high street meal deals
Tesco‘s meal deal comes with a main, including sandwiches and pasta pots, snack and drink for £4 for regular customers and £3.60 for Clubcard holders.
Meanwhile, Sainsbury’s meal deal costs £3.50 and comes with the same trio of items.
Pharmacy chain Boots‘ meal deal also comes with a main, snack and drink and costs from £3.99. Londoners have to pay £4.99.
In terms of fast food chains, Domino’s launched a £4 lunchtime meal deal in April that’s available seven days a week.
The offer lets customers choose from small pizzas, hot and cheesy wraps and chicken strips.
Greggs also has a meal deal where customers can snap up a pizza slice and regular hot or cold drink for £3.50 before 4pm seven days a week.
After 4pm and the price drops to £2.85 – nearly 20% cheaper.
OTHER MCDONALD’S NEWS
McDonald’s customers are in for a busy October, with the fast food chain already having confirmed a new breakfast item is making its way onto menus.
From October 16, foodies will be able to get their hands on mini hashbrowns in a portion of five or 15, with prices starting from £1.49.
McDonald’s already sells regular-sized hashbrowns for £1.19 but these are bitesized.
Many customers have already taken to social media saying the product reminds them of Tater Tots – a popular side dish in America.
It is still unclear whether or not the morning snack will become a permanent menu item or will only be available for a limited period.
Meanwhile, the iconic McRib burger is back on menus from the same date after a nearly 10-year hiatus, with reporter Sam Walker getting a try before its launch.
Anyone looking to snap up the returning pork-based burger will have to be quick though as it is back for a limited time only.
How to save at McDonald's
You could end up being charged more for a McDonald's meal based solely on the McDonald's restaurant you choose.
Research by The Sun found a Big Mac meal can be up to 30% cheaper at restaurants just two miles apart from each other.
You can pick up a Big Mac and fries for just £2.99 at any time by filling in a feedback survey found on McDonald’s receipts.
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.
There are some deals and offers you can only get if you have the My McDonald’s app, so it’s worth signing up to get money off your meals.
The MyMcDonald’s app can be downloaded on iPhone and Android phones and is quick to set up.
You can also bag freebies and discounts on your birthday if you’re a My McDonald’s app user.
The chain has recently sent out reminders to app users to fill out their birthday details – otherwise they could miss out on birthday treats.
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