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Sky News AU
9 hours ago
- Business
- Sky News AU
McDonald's reveals new Chicken McWings, two dipping sauces will be permanently available on Australian menus after trial run
McDonald's has unveiled a permanent change to its menu set to take effect this week in stores across Australia. The fast food giant has confirmed Chicken McWings will now hold a regular place on Macca's menus in stores, drive-throughs and kiosks from Wednesday. Two new dipping sauces: smooth and creamy Ranch, and chilli and peppery Spicy Buffalo are also here to stay to accompany the chicken pieces, Macca's further revealed. Chicken McWings will be available in a three-piece serving with one sauce or a five-piece offering with two sauces, either on their own or in a meal. McDonald's Australia Marketing Director of Menu and Branding Amanda Nakad said the menu addition comes after a successful trial of Chicken McWings on social media. "It's been a while since we have added something new to the permanent menu, but the response to Chicken McWings during the trial made it clear: Aussies want more chicken options with their order," Ms Nakad said in a statement. "Chicken McWings are now claiming their spot next to other legends like the McChicken, McSpicy, McCrispy and Chicken McNuggets. "It's the golden era of chicken at Macca's - and we're just getting started." Popular Melbourne-based food influencer Nectorious Papi has lauded the menu change, saying the Chicken McWings have won him over. "My go-to combo is Chicken McWings with Ranch Sauce and a McFlurry to finish – it's seriously so good," he said in a statement. Chicken McWings can be purchased via drive-throughs, in-store kiosks, at the front counter and through the MyMacca's app. The fast food company has trialled a series of new items on its menu in the last couple of months, including limited-edition Vegemite fries as part of its summer menu. Last year, Macca's also released its McSmart Meal deal which is designed to give customers greater value for money while many Aussies feel the pinch financially amid a cost of living crisis. McDonald's recently recorded its largest drop in same-store sales in the United States since the Covid-19 pandemic at 3.6 per cent. Macca's also suffered a one per cent drop in global comparable sales in the first quarter of 2025.
Perth Now
13 hours ago
- Business
- Perth Now
Crispy, juicy and with some delicious sauces
McDonald's Australia has announced it's Chicken McWings are here to stay, adding them to their permanent menu from Wednesday. After a secret trial run at select stores, mainly on the east coast, the McWings became a social media sensation. Hungry fans were rapt with the wings coming in a golden, crispy coating that had just the right amount of crunch combined perfectly with the introduction of a new ranch dipping sauce and the returning spicy buffalo sauce. McDonald's spokesperson Amanda Nakad said the positive response during the trial period ensured their place on the permanent menu, alongside fan favourites the McChicken, McCrispy and the ever popular chicken nuggets. 'It's been a while since we have added something new to the permanent menu, but the response to Chicken McWings during the trial made it clear: Aussies want more chicken options with their order,' she said. 'It's the golden era of chicken at Macca's - and we're just getting started.' Chicken McWings and Ranch Sauce Credit: McDonald's Wings are available in either three or five piece, by themselves or in a meal, the three piece option comes with one sauce and the five piece option with a choice of two.
Daily Mail
16 hours ago
- Business
- Daily Mail
McDonald's Australia is set to release a mouthwatering menu item following 'secret' trial
McDonald's Australia is set to release a mouthwatering menu item nationwide. From Wednesday June 11, customers around the country will be able to get their hands on crispy deep-fried Chicken McWings. Earlier this year the fast food chain secretly trialled the product at selected locations and the results on social media showed it was a hit among customers. This ultimately lead to the decision to release the offering on the permanent menu. The tasty wings are made using 100 per cent RSPCA approved Aussie chicken wrapped a golden coating that's crispy with every bite. Diners will be able to order either three wings or five wings alongside the choice of a new creamy ranch sauce or spicy buffalo sauce. News of the return of the cult-favourite menu item will likely set fans racing to the nearest McDonald's. Amanda Nakad, Marketing Director of Menu and Brand for McDonald's Australia, said: 'It's been a while since we have added something new to the permanent menu, but the response to Chicken McWings during the trial made it clear: Aussies want more chicken options with their order. Diners will be able to order either three wings or five wings alongside the choice of a new creamy ranch sauce or spicy buffalo sauce 'Chicken McWings are now claiming their spot next to other legends like the McChicken, McSpicy, McCrispy and Chicken McNuggets. It's the golden era of chicken at Macca's - and we're just getting started,' she continued. Foodie influencer Nectorious Papi added: 'There's a lot of wings on the market, but Chicken McWings have totally won me over, and they're even better with Ranch Sauce and Spicy Buffalo Sauce. 'I love that Macca's is a one-stop shop now - you can grab all your faves in one order. My go-to combo is Chicken McWings with Ranch Sauce and a McFlurry to finish - it's seriously so good.'
News.com.au
17 hours ago
- Business
- News.com.au
‘So good': Macca's unveils new permanent menu item
In a move set to thrill chicken enthusiasts, McDonald's is adding its fan-favourite Chicken McWings to the permanent menu from Wednesday, June 11. Following a successful trial that sparked buzz on social media earlier this year, Chicken McWings will be available in three-piece or five-piece servings, either on their own or as part of a meal, at restaurants nationwide. The juicy wings are made from 100 per cent Aussie, RSPCA Approved chicken, wrapped in a golden, crispy coating. Also joining the line-up are two permanent dipping sauces to accompany the McWings: a new Ranch Sauce and a returning Spicy Buffalo Sauce. Amanda Nakad, Marketing Director of Menu and Brand for McDonald's Australia, said, 'It's been a while since we have added something new to the permanent menu, but the response to Chicken McWings during the trial made it clear: Aussies want more chicken options with their order'. She added: 'Chicken McWings are now claiming their spot next to other legends like the McChicken, McSpicy, McCrispy and Chicken McNuggets. It's the golden era of chicken at Macca's – and we're just getting started.' A McDonald's spokesperson explained that prices are set at a restaurant level, and people are advised to check their nearest Macca's for more information. Aussie foodie influencer, Nectorious Papi, raved about the new addition. 'There's a lot of wings on the market, but Chicken McWings have totally won me over, and they're even better with Ranch Sauce and Spicy Buffalo Sauce,' he said. 'I love that Macca's is a one-stop shop now – you can grab all your faves in one order. My go-to combo is Chicken McWings with Ranch Sauce and a McFlurry to finish – it's seriously so good.' This move comes after Macca's confirmed to in December that it was trialling the crispy snacks in select New South Wales restaurants. Then in March, it confirmed the McWings trial had been extended. 'Macca's is always looking for new ways to tantalise those tastebuds,' a spokesman said at the time. 'We are trialling juicy, tender Chicken McWings in select restaurants across New South Wales and South Australia only.' Foodies caught wind of the trial, taking to social media to let their followers in on the 'hidden' menu item. Popular food content creator Adrian Widjy made the discovery at the West Ryde location in Sydney. 'Run for this hidden menu item at West Ryde Macca's,' he said. 'They now serve fried, battered chicken wings. It is thick, juicy, super savoury and has a peppery kick.' Russ Eats also reviewed the McWings at the end of last year, saying they tasted 'hot and fresh'. Social media users were over the moon, with some drawing comparisons to a popular Macca's item in Indonesia. 'OMG I gotta try this,' one said. Another social media user wrote: 'Just like ayam goreng in Indonesian Maccas. Now we need rice'.
Daily Mail
02-06-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE McDonald's Australia announces major change to its popular menu item: 'Our best one yet'
McDonald's Australia has announced a major change to a popular menu item, which comes into effect nationwide. In a move that will interest coffee connoisseurs, Macca's has revealed it will be using a new blend for its McCafé coffees, starting Wednesday. The fast food chain is changing its coffee blend for the first time in four years, with the last update made in 2021. Amanda Nakad, Marketing Director of Menu and Brand for McDonald's Australia, said the change will be 'our best McCafé blend yet'. 'We refresh our coffee blend every four years to keep up with the evolving tastes of our customers and we reckon this one is the best one yet,' Ms Nakad told FEMAIL. 'We know how much our Aussie customers love coffee and care about the taste and quality of their brew – and so do we.' The coffee beans are sourced from around the world and shipped to a roastery in Melbourne, Australia's coffee capital. There, they are roasted and blended on-site into the new coffee blend. Like the previous brew, the new blend is made from 100 per cent Arabica coffee beans, sourced from Rainforest Alliance Certified farms. However, there are some subtle differences to the taste of the new takeaway coffee. The new blend includes four origins of coffee beans from Colombia, Honduras, Brazil and Ethiopia. As a result, coffee drinkers should expect the taste to feel richer and rounder with fruity and nutty notes. In addition to refining the taste of the coffee, Ms Nakad said confirmed that they remain committed to 'invest' in barista staff training and equipment to ensure quality and consistency of McCafe coffee across all their stores. McCafé is a true Aussie success story, having first launched in the laneways of Melbourne back in 1993. Today, the cafe serves up more than 300 million cups of barista-made coffee and hot drinks per year. This effectively means that one in five store-bought coffees in Australia are sold at McCafé. 'It's a brand that was created by coffee lovers for coffee lovers, and we're extremely proud to welcome this new blend to our loyal Aussie customers,' Ms Nakad said. The new blend comes hot on the heels of the limited-edition launch of Macca's matcha beverage range at select stores around Australia. The fast food restaurant chain is now selling a classic Matcha Latte ($4.60), an Iced Matcha Latte ($5.20) and a trendy Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte ($6.05). When FEMAIL contacted McDonald's Australia to enquire about the new matcha range, a spokesperson remained tight-lipped but offered a vague confirmation. 'Seeing green? Macca's is currently trialling a special treat in select restaurants across NSW and Victoria,' a McDonald's Australia spokesperson told FEMAIL. 'While we can't confirm anything further yet… We can say: stay tuned.' Sydney food blogger Nina was one of the first to break the news on social media about the little-known Matcha range spotted at Wynyard Station. 'Guess what?! McDonald's Australia has released matcha lattes. Finally matcha available at Macca's,' Nina said in her video. Nina said she purchased a medium iced matcha with oat milk for $6.40. 'Although they use syrup, the matcha flavour was strong with no bitterness - but it was very, very sweet,' she said in her verdict. 'Not very traditional, but the sugar sure was a great pick me up in the morning. To be honest I think I'll be buying this again.' The Sydney-based foodie posted a six-second video that has already been viewed more than 750,000 times, which showed her spotting the item on an in-store menu. The video shows the McDonald's store at Wynyard Station - along with a sign confirming the matcha range won't be around for long. 'Hurry limited time,' the sign read. The video has already notched up over 40,000 likes, and received hundreds of comments from excited customers. 'FINALLY MY DREAMS ARE COMING TRUE,' read one excited response. But the top-liked comment expressed disbelief about whether 'this is actually true'. This warranted skepticism stems from an incident last year when a 'fake' Macca's matcha drink caused a frenzy and disappointment among customers. Last year, a group of Melbourne friends filmed themselves apparently ordering a 'Strawberry Matcha' from a McDonald's Drive-Thru window as part of a social media prank. The staged video quickly sparked confusion among McDonald's customers, who soon reported being unable to find the drink anywhere in stores. The misinformation about the Macca's Strawberry Matcha got so out of hand that McDonald's eventually released a statement confirming the product did not exist. The subsequent outcry from social media fans led many to campaign for Macca's to develop their own drink featuring the popular green tea powder. Now, it appears their wish has come true as Macca's trials the new drinks range at select stores. In addition to the Wynyard Station, some other NSW locations where the range has quietly launched included Thornleigh, Bondi Junction, Wyong and Haberfield. In Melbourne, one fan noted that they'd seen it in the Doncaster store. Matcha lattes – and in particular strawberry matcha lattes – have soared in popularity in the last few years. The trendy iced strawberry matcha lattes are understood to have originated from Asian tea specialty stores, and became prolific on social media. The striking visual appeal of iced strawberry matcha lattes is one of the reasons why the drink went viral. Matcha is known for its health benefits, with the green tea powder renowned for being rich in antioxidants. It also contains fibre, vitamin C, chromium, magnesium, selenium and zinc.
