McDonald’s Big Announcement: two major menu changes this week mark special anniversary
The fast-food giant is spicing up its breakfast menu and reviving a fan-favorite wrap, but one item won’t be around for long.
McDonald’s is turning up the heat — and the nostalgia — as it celebrates 50 years of the Egg McMuffin with spicy new flavors and the return of a beloved fan favorite.
Spicy twist on a breakfast classic
Starting on Tuesday, July 8, the fast food chain will roll out three spicy Egg McMuffin options: Egg McMuffin with Spicy Pepper Sauce, Spicy Sausage McMuffin, and Spicy Sausage McMuffin with Egg.
The Egg McMuffin was first introduced in 1972 and by 1975 had become a breakfast staple for those choosing to eat out first thing in the morning. 50 years later, it’s still going strong.
Why spice up the anniversary with McDonald’s new Spicy Pepper Sauce, the key ingredient to the three new options? McDonald’s says it’s responding to demand, with surveys showing that 78% of Gen Z loves spicy flavors and 74% of Americans add hot sauce to meals.
The return of the Snack Wrap
Additionally, the company has also brought back its Snack Wrap, which was a customer favorite up until 2016, when it was dropped from the menu because of equipment and preparation constraints.
The Snack Wrap comes in two flavors: Ranch and Spicy, both of which use McCrispy chicken strips, lettuce and shredded cheese wrapped in a soft tortilla.
How long will they be available?
McDonald’s has stated the new Egg McMuffins will be on the menu for a limited time, so act fast if you’d like to give it a try.
Unlike the Egg McMuffin, the Snack Wrap will stay on the menu for as long as it’s selling well and customer interest is there. Judging by its first run, it’s unlikely to be going anywhere anytime soon.
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