McDonald’s is making a big change to menus TODAY and customers are divided
MCDONALD’S fans are in for a treat as the fast food chain is launching two new burgers on its menus from today.
The home of the Golden Arches is selling a Chilli Double Cheeseburger, and the Double Big Mac is returning to restaurants after nearly two months.
The Chilli Double Cheeseburger will land across McDonald’s‘ 1,300-plus stores from today (Wednesday, November 6).
As part of the fast food giant’s saver menu, it will cost just £2.49.
The new cheeseburger will feature two 100% British and Irish beef patties, two slices of cheese, onions, jalapenos, pickles and spicy relish in a toasted bun.
But there has been a mixed reaction to the new menu addition.
One social media user commented: “Omg need to try this!”
Someone else said: “Ooh looking forward to this.”
Another person said: “Looks lovely! I’ll order quadruple, and coca cola!”
However, others were less convinced.
One social media user said: “If it is anything like their other food they can keep it.”
Another person added: “Be better doing your own at home – McDonald’s is rubbish!”
One person said: “I’m so trying one of these! Bet it’s still bland though.”
And another added: “I have to be honest…I don’t like McDonalds but this could be special.”
Tom Church, Co-Founder of LatestDeals.co.uk, said: “A spicy twist on a classic burger is bound to create mixed reactions, but it’s an interesting way to heat things up on the Saver’s Menu.”
Meanwhile, the Double Big Mac is making a return to stores and will be available at all 1,400 McDonald’s.
The McDonald's Saver's menu in full
The McDonald's budget savers range features the following eleven items.
Hamburger – £1.19
Cheeseburger – £1.39
Double Cheeseburger – £2.29
Mayo Chicken – £1.39
Small Fries – £1.19
Mini Core McFlurry – £1.29
Chilli Double Cheeseburger – £2.49
Small Milkshake – £1.99
Small Drinks – £1.19
Americano – £1.39
White Coffee – £1.39
You can find your nearest site using the locator tool on the chain’s website.
The burger features four beef patties, double the iconic sauce and lettuce, cheese, pickles, and onions on a sesame seed bun.
This is unlike the original Big Mac, which just features two patties, alongside the buns, sauce and dressings.
The limited edition menu item will be hitting restaurants from today – but if you’re keen to give one a go, you need to act quickly as the burger will be vanishing on November 19.
This means customers have around two weeks to get their hands on one.
Prices start from £5.39 for a single item and if you want to add a drink and chips it will cost £7.19.
The news has been welcomed so far, with one social media user commenting: “This looks so good.”
Another simply said: “Banging”.
It comes as Maccies revealed it is shaking up its budget savers range.
Drinks will now be added to the discounted menu with all items costing under £3.
You can read the new updated menu below:
McDonald’s has rolled out a number of value schemes for customers.
For example, earlier this month, it launched a £5 meal deal letting customers choose from two different burgers options, plus chicken nuggets on the side, along with a medium drink and fries.
When priced individually, a Cheeseburger or Mayo Chicken burger cost £1.39 each, Chicken McNuggets (4 Pieces) cost £2.79, Medium Fries cost £1.69 and a Medium Carbonated Soft Drink is £1.59.
The four items would typically cost £7.46, but customers can now save £2.50 if they opt for the £5 meal deal.
However, it is not guaranteed that every Maccies is running this offer and it is not available via delivery.
This is the list of restaurants where the offer isn’t running:
- Cobham MSA
- Plymouth New George Street
- Plymouth Marsh Mills
- Plymouth Tavistock Road
- Plymouth New George Street
- Plymouth Billacombe
- Saltash
- Plymouth Burrington Way
- Walkden
- Tyldesley
- ASDA Leigh
- Leigh
- Leigh Retail Park
- Teeside
- Stockton On Tees
- Portrack Lane
- Thornaby Road
- Holyhead Road, West Brom
Customers can also benefit from MyMcDonald’s Rewards which is available to all McDonald’s app users.
Customers collect points by buying food from the fast food chain, and exchanging these points for their fave meals, with 100 points earnt with every £1 spent at the chain.
There are 15 items you can get for free once you’ve earned enough points, including popular breakfast items and McFlurries.
To sign up to the loyalty scheme, you’ll need to download the MyMcDonald’s app which you can do for free via Google Play or the App Store.
If you order and pay through the MyMcDonald’s app, your points will automatically be banked.
What else is new at McDonald’s?
McDonald’s regularly shakes up its menu to make way for new items.
The fast-food joint has just recently welcomed the return of the McRib burger after a near-decade hiatus.
Fans went wild when Maccies teased the return of the pork-based burger, but when it landed in stores earlier this month it was met with mixed reviews.
One customer said: “It’s not the same. Its dry little sauce on top nothing like the pic or what it used to be, shame on McDonald’s.”
If you are keen to try it yourself, it is currently on sale for £4.49 as an individual item or £6.19 as part of a medium extra-value meal deal, which also includes fries and a medium drink.
Dairy lovers have also been treated to brand-new cheese sides.
These Mozzarella and Emmental bites have a smoky caramelised onion-flavoured breadcrumb coating.
They come in portions of five for £2.49 or a sharebox of fifteen for £6.79.
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.