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Daily Mail
21 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
a day 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'.
News.com.au
30-05-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Macca's releases cult item after Aussies duped by viral prank
McDonald's has confirmed it is trialling a new matcha range as demand for the green tea drink continues to soar in Australia - and this time, it's not a prank. The vibrant beverage, which originates from Kyoto, Japan, has gained the ultimate 'it girl' status symbol over the last few years. While the drink has been around for over 800 years, it became mainstream in 2015, and has continued to explode in popularity. Demand for the drink has become so high producers of the trendy tea have struggled to keep up, sparking a recent global shortage. However, it appears matcha stock has been replenished, as Macca's has recently decided to get in on the action, releasing three different drinks featuring the green stuff. For a limited time, Macca's has added its 'Matcha Range' to select restaurants across New South Wales and Victoria, offering a Matcha Latte, an Iced Matcha Latte and Iced Strawberry Matcha Latte to customers. Despite the fact the beverages, priced between $5.25 and $6.60, are only available to buy at a handful of Macca's stores, Aussies have already gone wild at the news. 'McDonald's Australia has released matcha lattes,' food blogger @ninafromsydney captioned a video she shared on TikTok. She then proceeds to show the menu at McDonald's Wynyard restaurant, which reads 'hurry' and explains the drinks are only available for a short time. 'On the sweeter side, but really good,' she concludes in the short clip. Reaction to her discovery came in thick and fast, with many desperate to know if it was 'true'. 'Can anyone confirm? I went to my local Macca's and wasn't on the menu there,' one asked. 'It's not on the McDonald's menu on the app,' another added. Others said several stores had it, prompting many to ask Macca's to bring it to their local restaurant. 'Why is it always Sydney and Melbourne that get all the good stuff,' one mused. 'Bring it to Perth,' pleaded another. As one said: 'Macca's, we all want matcha.' It comes after a video went viral on TikTok last year, showing three women 'taste testing' a new Strawberry Matcha from Macca's that later emerged to be false. Not everyone realised the video was a prank, with multiple people uploading videos about their disappointment after visiting a McDonald's drive-through and failing to find it. 'I literally believed our Maccas got the viral iced strawberry matcha. Pls don't repeat my dumb mistake lol lol. I felt so dumb,' one woman shared after.
News.com.au
28-05-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
Macca's announces huge Happy Meal update in Australia
A huge fast food chain has teamed up with a popular toy brand to give away a cult item that is 'taking over the world' in Happy Meals. Macca's has announced Squishmallows — a brand of soft, plush toys known for its 'marshmallow-like' texture — will be available in its popular kids meals from May 29. The brand will have 14 characters available with expressions that are exclusive to the fast food chain. These included Rossi, the purple cheetah with pink spots, and Charles, the winking green pickle. But, there are even characters who are debuting as part of the range. This includes Halley, the intergalactic axolotl, and Theotto, a monster with dragon wings. Theotto is only available in Australia and New Zealand. As well as the physical toys themselves, there is also a scannable code that features a digital game. Amanda Nakad, the marketing director of menu and brand for McDonald's Australia, said: 'We're all about connecting our fans to culture, and these squishable plushies are all the rage right now so we're bringing the search for Squishmallows to Australia. 'This limited-time Happy Meal brings a taste of the viral toy sensation to Macca's, with the first McDonald's Squishmallows Squad. Whether you're joining the hunt to collect them all or just looking for a dose of happiness, there's a Squishmallow for every kind of fan with this new Happy Meal.' Meanwhile, Gerhard Runken, the executive vice president of brand and marketing for the company that makes Squishmallows, said: 'Our first McDonald's Happy Meal collaboration received such a massive global response that we're bringing it to Australia for the very first time. 'We couldn't think of a better way to celebrate our fans than with a Happy Meal featuring character favourites with unique, never-before-seen happy expressions and the debut of our newest Squishmallow Squad member Halley, making the search exciting as ever for fans worldwide.' It's no surprise that Macca's has picked up this as its next Happy Meal toy, following the popularity of the item not only with children but with teenagers and adults too. The 'kidult' trend — items designed for kids but popular with all ages — has taken off in recent months. Footage has shown Aussies lining up at 3am for Labubu, a furry plushie featuring a bizarre grin and sharp teeth. The item has become the ultimate status-boosting item after soaring to popularity with huge celebrities such as Rihanna and Dua Lipa. Designed by Hong Kong-born artist Kasing Lung, the product is sold by Chinese toy company Pop Mart following a collaboration with Lung on his story series book The Monsters, released in 2015. A similar item — Jellycats — has also been a hit item with all ages, with David Jones telling 'We've seen strong demand for the brand and an increase in sales in not only their iconic bunny which they are best known for but also more niche/unique styles,' a David Jones spokesperson told 'There has also been a noticeable shift in the consumer who is buying this product, traditionally bought for children we have seen demand from Gen Z thanks to social media driving the trend among this group.'
Daily Mail
27-05-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
EXCLUSIVE McDonald's Australia to launch Squishmallows in surprise new Happy Meal range - including an exclusive new character: 'This is huge'
Wildly popular collectible toy Squishmallows have just been announced as the latest toy addition in McDonald's Australia Happy Meals. The fast-food giant confirmed in an announcement today that their signature kid's meal is 'about to get even happier with the launch of Squishmallows Happy Meals'. In huge news for fans of the toy collectibles, one of the 14 mini plushie characters in the Macca's Happy Meals range will be a world-first exclusive. The new Squishmallows Squad character set to debut is Halley, the Intergalactic Axolotl. Among the new collection are also two characters that will only be available in Australia and New Zealand: Avery, the green and brown mallard duck and Theotto, the Cthulhu monster with dragon wings. Collectors will be hoping to get their hands on all 14 Macca's Happy Meals Squishmallows characters, with some of the classic characters included in the collection set to feature exclusive new expressions. A full list of the characters is below. Among the collection are perennial favourite characters Rossi, the purple cheetah with pink spots and Charles, the winking green pickle with a moustache. Squishmallows are a current trending toy adored by the young and young at heart for their loveable personalities, whimsical design and ultra-soft feel. McDonald's Australia Marketing Director of Menu and Brand Amanda Nakad said they were excited to have secured a collaboration with the 'squishable plushies [that] are all the rage right now'. 'This limited-time Happy Meal brings a taste of the viral toy sensation to Macca's, with the first McDonald's Squishmallows Squad,' Amanda said. 'Whether you're joining the hunt to collect them all or just looking for a dose of happiness, there's a Squishmallow for every kind of fan with this new Happy Meal.' Toy manufacturer Jazware said it was notable that the McDonald's Squishmallows Squad would feature 'character favourites with unique, never-before-seen happy expressions'. Jazwares Executive Vice President of Brand and Marketing Gerhard Runken added that it was particularly exciting to debut the 'newest Squishmallow Squad member Halley, making the search exciting as ever for fans worldwide'. Squishmallows Happy Meals will be available with a choice of 3 or 6-piece chicken mcnuggets, a hamburger, cheeseburger or grilled chicken snack wrap. They're also served with a side of small fries or apple slices and a small drink. Each of the Macca's Happy Meals Squishmallows will also come with a scannable code to unlock an exclusive digital game featuring the lovable characters. They will be available nationwide from Thursday 29 May via drive thru, kiosk, front counter and the MyMacca's app - but only for a limited time and while stock lasts. Popular and collectible Squishmallows have soared in popularity since 2020 and are revered for being ultra-soft and comforting. An array of different types and sizes of Squishmallows are displayed here in a toy store Popular and collectible Squishmallows were first launched in 2017 and since 2020 have become a collectible toy renowned for being super soft, adorable and cute. The Squishmallows "characters" range from fruits to animals and come in a variety of different sizes, shapes, and colours – each with their own name, expression and unique personality. Squishmallows are made from ultra-soft Spandex and polyester material to give them a "marshmallow-like" feeling. The initial burst of popularity of these toys coincided with the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, with Squishmallows praised for providing comfort, thanks to their soft sensorial properties. The toy is also credited by some people for helping them cope with stress and anxiety. Like Beanie Babies did decades earlier, Squishmallows attract an enthusiastic community of collectors, particularly since certain exclusive characters are available in limited numbers or sizes. One of the rarest Squishmallows is Jack the Black Cat, which only has 500 in circulation. Rare and in-demand Squishmallows attract higher prices and are often re-sold online. There are numerous social media videos of Squishmallows collectors showcasing their toy haul. Celebrities like Charli D'Amelio and Lady Gaga are also reportedly amongst those that collect limited edition Squishmallows.
