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Yahoo
22-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
McDonald's to give away McCrispy Strips on May 24. Here's how to get free food
McCrispy Strips are now on the menu at McDonald's, and the fast-food giant will be giving them away on Saturday, May 24. But there's a catch: You have to enter via social media. So how can you get your hands on some free McCrispy Strips? Here's what you need to know to enter. The chicken strips and their dipping sauces dropped in early May, according to McDonald's X account. Meanwhile, the company continues to be coy about the return of another chicken item, Snack Wraps, teasing on social media that the fan favorite would return before October 2025 but refusing to give any more specifics, yet. Nation's Restaurant News (NRN) reports that McDonald's is giving away 1,000 virtual gift cards for free McCrispy Strips on May 24. To enter, fans must post an Instagram story with #DipforMcCrispyStripsGiveaway and tag @GoFooji. The marketing company Fooji specializes in brand engagement and customer experience, according to its website. According to McDonald's Menu, McCrispy Strips include three or four pieces of chicken with black pepper breading and a dipping sauce. The restaurant recommends the Creamy Chili dip specifically developed for the McCrispy Strips, but other dips include barbecue, a spicy buffalo sauce, and more. A three-piece McCrispy is 350 calories, while four pieces are 460. The Creamy Chili sauce is 110 calories. A Burger Beast food reviewer purchased the three-piece set for $4.99 and the four-piece for $5.99. However, prices will vary by market. McDonald's has been coy about revealing when its fan-favorite Snack Wraps will return. The chain's latest clue dropped on social media was "0x.14.2025," hinting that the wraps would return before October at the latest. McDonald's Snack Wrap debuted in 2006, USA TODAY reports, before being discontinued in 2016. Some restaurants continued to serve it until 2020. That's when it was removed from the menu to simplify McDonald's offerings during the COVID-19 pandemic, according to Food Network. The basic Snack Wrap is a chicken breast with lettuce, cheese and sauce wrapped in a flour tortilla, per Food Network. There are 613 McDonald's restaurants in Ohio, according to the web scraping tool ScrapeHero. Only California, Texas, Florida and Illinois have more locations than Ohio. This article originally appeared on Cincinnati Enquirer: McDonald's to give away McCrispy Strips May 24. How to get free food
Daily Mail
25-04-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
McDonald's is bringing back a fan-favorite chicken item… and it's not the snack wrap
McDonald's is rolling out chicken strips to all US restaurants, marking its first permanent menu addition in four years. It will the second big chicken-related item to be added to menus this highly anticipated return of the Snack Wrap is tipped to be next month McCrispy Strips appeared at select locations nationwide today after what the company described as ' countless taste tests.' They will be in all US locations on May 5. 'When we introduce a new menu item like McCrispy Strips, we know we have a big promise to fulfill to meet our customer's expectations,' said North America chief supply chain officer Cesar Piña. The fast food empire also debuted an all-new Creamy Chili sauce. Customers can purchase a three or four-count of McCrispy Strips for $4.99-$5.99, and they come with one or two free sauce cups. The McCrispy Strips, along with the fan-favorite Snack Wrap, will be on the McDonald's 'McValue' platform. McDonald's has not revealed the Snack Wrap's return date, but an employee claimed it would arrive on Tuesday. The McCrispy Strips came after multiple customers created petitions to bring back chicken tenders. 'The demand for chicken strips has been remarkable to see across the industry, so we knew we had to deliver something so craveable that it was worth the wait,' said Alyssa Buetikofer, chief marketing and customer experience officer at McDonald's. 'We took our time, listened to our fans and created a product we knew they would crave.' Fans had already been craving the restaurant chain's snack wraps after it was discontinued in 2016. Some restaurants served them until 2020 but were eventually removed to make room for new menu items. Its Chicken Big Mac also caused a fuss when it was available for a limited time last year. It was considered a participant in the chicken sandwich wars, a years long battle between fast food chains like Popeyes, KFC, Taco Bell, and El Pollo Loco. Customers interested in eating other chicken offerings can order McCrispy or McChicken sandwiches. McDonald's has been a strong contender in the chicken sandwich and value meal wars despite its sales declines While McDonald's has remained a strong contender in the chicken sandwich and value meal wars, it's had multiple sales declines. The chain's quarterly US comparable sales dropped following a brief outbreak last year. It's looking to bounce back from its financial setbacks, and CEO Chris Kempczinski believes protein is one of this year's biggest trends. 'I think protein is going to be a big trend that you see, with people looking to get increased protein consumption,' he said in an Instagram video. 'Protein is hot. Everybody's into protein,' adding that it 'works perfectly' with items like chicken and fish fillets.
Miami Herald
24-04-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
McDonald's unveils a return date for menu item fans demanded
For foodies and fast-food lovers alike, nothing is more intriguing than the release of a new menu item. But what's even more exciting is the return of a beloved fan favorite after a multi-year hiatus, and this latest one is surely one of the year's most anticipated. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Over the last few years, fast-food chains have begun specializing in a single product as their main selling point to accelerate growth in record time. Related: McDonald's teases return of item fans have long clamored for Due to this trend and an emerging chicken craze among consumers, chicken-focused fast-food chains such as Raising Cane's and Chick-fil-A started to gain traction in the industry, focusing on what they do best to dominate that specific market. Image source: Bloomberg/Getty Images As soon as McDonald's (MCD) got wind of the success that this trend had brought to its competitors, it stated it would shift its focus to chicken-based menu items. It also teased the potential return of some fan favorites, the introduction of new items, and the testing of chicken-based products in select markets. During a recent earnings call, McDonald's revealed it would relaunch McCrispy Strips, a key ingredient in the popular Snack Wrap, and add other chicken-focused offerings. "We're excited about the significant opportunity we see within our chicken portfolio and see the potential to add another point of chicken market share by the end of 2026," said McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski. Related: Whataburger finally brings back beloved menu item Although at the time the company didn't say when it would officially relaunch the McCrispy Strips, it did reveal that they will be available at most McDonald's U.S. locations by the end of 2026, with a potential launch of the Snack Wrap and McCrispy Strips in unspecified international markets. A month later, McDonald's introduced three new global Category Management teams focused on beef, chicken, and beverages/desserts to further specialize innovation within its food products. These teams were created to keep up with emerging trends, allowing the company to stay competitive and continue gaining market share. After months of anticipation, a nationwide release date has finally been unveiled for the launch of McCrispy Strips. More Food News: Chipotle first-ever restaurant in Mexico causes shocking responseMcDonald's menu adds new item that Chick-fil-A fans loveBurger King makes menu changes, adding value, new item As reported by the food blogger @Snackolator on Instagram, the McCrispy Strips are currently offered at some locations and will become available at all U.S. McDonald's stores on April 29. But that's not all, because also set to drop is a new Creamy Chili Dip to drench the chicken strips in. Although a few days still remain before the McCrispy Strips and new dip hit the nationwide market, both items have already been listed on the McDonald's online menu. The chicken strips will be available in three- and four-count, and the sauce can be enjoyed on any food item. This latest relaunch could mean an official release date for the Snack Wrap may also be revealed sooner than expected. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
CNN
24-04-2025
- Business
- CNN
McDonald's is adding its first new permanent addition to its menu in four years
Chicken has quickly become the fast-food menu item of choice for American consumers, putting McDonald's in a tough spot. Chicken revenue at McDonald's fell behind the explosive sales at Raising Cane's, Wingstop and other chicken-centric chains, as well as new entrants like Taco Bell, which all sell crispy chicken tenders and nuggets. So McDonald's revealed Thursday that it will bring back its eagerly anticipated chicken strips following a five-year disappearance. Beginning May 5, the chain will start selling McCrispy Strips, which are all-white chicken tenders coated in crispy, golden-brown breading. The tenders are an extension of the chain's crispy chicken sandwich, its last permanent menu item, which McDonald's began selling in 2021 after a Popeyes version exploded in popularity. McDonald's is also adding a new, Creamy Chili dip. The tenders will be served in three or four pieces, along with other sauces, including barbecue, spicy buffalo and ranch dressing. Chicken strips were pulled from McDonald's menus in 2020, at the height of the pandemic, in a broader revamp of its menu aimed at simplifying operations. However, they've been requested by fans, and McDonald's on Thursday announced their return. 'The demand for chicken strips has been remarkable to see across the industry, so we knew we had to deliver something so craveable that it was worth the wait. We took our time, listened to our fans and created a product we knew they would crave,' Alyssa Buetikofer, chief marketing and customer experience officer at McDonald's, said in a press release. Adding chicken tenders means McDonald's is one step closer to the return of the Snack Wrap – another fan-demanded item expected to be rolled out this year – because it uses the same chicken tender for its filling. The return of McCrispy Strips could provide a boost for McDonald's. The chain has struggled financially over the past year because customers see its prices as too high, which has even forced it to add a new value menu. McDonald's reports earnings on May 1.
CNN
24-04-2025
- Business
- CNN
McDonald's is adding its first new permanent addition to its menu in four years
Chicken has quickly become the fast-food menu item of choice for American consumers, putting McDonald's in a tough spot. Chicken revenue at McDonald's fell behind the explosive sales at Raising Cane's, Wingstop and other chicken-centric chains, as well as new entrants like Taco Bell, which all sell crispy chicken tenders and nuggets. So McDonald's revealed Thursday that it will bring back its eagerly anticipated chicken strips following a five-year disappearance. Beginning May 5, the chain will start selling McCrispy Strips, which are all-white chicken tenders coated in crispy, golden-brown breading. The tenders are an extension of the chain's crispy chicken sandwich, its last permanent menu item, which McDonald's began selling in 2021 after a Popeyes version exploded in popularity. McDonald's is also adding a new, Creamy Chili dip. The tenders will be served in three or four pieces, along with other sauces, including barbecue, spicy buffalo and ranch dressing. Chicken strips were pulled from McDonald's menus in 2020, at the height of the pandemic, in a broader revamp of its menu aimed at simplifying operations. However, they've been requested by fans, and McDonald's on Thursday announced their return. 'The demand for chicken strips has been remarkable to see across the industry, so we knew we had to deliver something so craveable that it was worth the wait. We took our time, listened to our fans and created a product we knew they would crave,' Alyssa Buetikofer, chief marketing and customer experience officer at McDonald's, said in a press release. Adding chicken tenders means McDonald's is one step closer to the return of the Snack Wrap – another fan-demanded item expected to be rolled out this year – because it uses the same chicken tender for its filling. The return of McCrispy Strips could provide a boost for McDonald's. The chain has struggled financially over the past year because customers see its prices as too high, which has even forced it to add a new value menu. McDonald's reports earnings on May 1.
