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Cision Canada
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Cision Canada
From Canada with Love: Celebrating 30 Delicious Years of the McFlurry® Français
Join McDonald's Canada in Honouring the Atlantic Roots of the McFlurry with New Flavours, Art and a Summer of Celebration TORONTO, June 10, 2025 /CNW/ - A Canadian invention as iconic as poutine, the McFlurry ® – one of Canada's tastiest creations – is celebrating its 30 th anniversary this summer! Created in June 1995 by , a visionary Canadian franchisee from Bathurst, New Brunswick, the McFlurry has transformed from its humble beginnings as a local favourite into an international phenomenon, enjoyed in 99 countries around the world. This summer, McDonald's Canada is inviting people across the country to dive into a celebration filled with new flavours, art, and Canadian spirit. "The McFlurry is more than a dessert; it's a testament to the Canadian spirit of innovation and a source of national pride," said Ron McLellan, McDonald's Canada Franchisee and inventor of the McFlurry. While the McFlurry might have captured hearts globally, its roots remain planted in Atlantic Canada. As we mark this significant milestone, McDonald's Canada invites guests to celebrate the innovation and community spirit that the McFlurry embodies by picking up a McFlurry this summer and enjoying a sweet bite of unique Canadian history. "Creating the McFlurry was about sharing joy," McLellan reflects. "Seeing it embraced around the world is a dream." Taste the Celebration: New Menu Lineup Celebrate the McFlurry all summer long with limited-time flavours that promise an explosion of taste. Canadians can mark this milestone with the Birthday Cake McFlurry – made with creamy vanilla soft serve, confetti cookie dough, and a splash of birthday cake syrup. They can also indulge in the luscious Cheesecake McFlurry, with four flavour toppings to choose from, including: Strawberry, Fudge, Caramel, and Oreo. Following this, McDonald's Canada will introduce another new flavour to help Canadians beat the heat while quantities last. Every McFlurry is made with 100% Canadian dairy, reflecting McDonald's commitment to quality and Canadian sourcing. Art Meets Dessert: East Coast Originality in Action To pay homage to the birthplace of the McFlurry, McDonald's Canada is launching its "An East Coast Original" campaign to celebrate where it all began. As part of this tribute, seven talented artists across the East Coast were commissioned to craft and produce original McFlurry-inspired artworks in each of their unique mediums to bring this campaign to life. These pieces will highlight the dynamic culture and vibrant spirit of Atlantic Canada, instill pride, and showcase local originality, in recognition of the McFlurry 30 th anniversary. The artists included in the campaign are: Vanessa Thomas, Painting & Mixed Media, Nova Scotia Adam McNamara, Wood Sculpture, Nova Scotia Cynthia DeCoste, Painting, New Brunswick Janice Goguen & Les Hookeuses du Bor'de'lo, Rug Hooking, New Brunswick Sarah Nicole Dart, Cynography, PEI Jill O'Reilly, Stained Glass Mosaic, Newfoundland Jonathan and Elizabeth White, Quilting, Driftwood & Painting, Newfoundland McFlurry Fast Facts The McFlurry was first created on June 7 th, 1995, in Bathurst, New Brunswick, by Ron McLellan, McDonald's Canada franchisee It was named McFlurry because a flurry felt like a cool, crisp, catch-a-snowflake-on-your-tongue moment of delightful possibility that engaged the senses and lifted people's moods The first-ever McFlurry flavour was Oreo, and still one of the most beloved flavours today At launch, there were six flavours at Ron McLellan's Bathurst, New Brunswick location: Oreo, Smarties, Coffee Crisp, Crispy Crunch, SKOR, and Fudgee-O Ron McLellan's favourite McFlurry flavour is caramel with a double shot of Oreo! Some global unique flavours include Baci ® Perugina ® i n Italy, Matcha in Japan, and Durian Crunch in Singapore About McDonald's Canada: In 1967, Canada welcomed the first McDonald's restaurant to Richmond, British Columbia. Today, McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited has become part of the Canadian fabric, with McDonald's restaurants serving nearly two million guests every day and employing almost 100,00 people across Canada. More than 90 per cent of McDonald's 1,450 Canadian restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent franchisees, with the remaining restaurants corporately owned and operated by McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited. Of the almost $2 billion spent on food and paper by McDonald's restaurants, over 80 per cent is purchased from suppliers in Canada. For more information on McDonald's Canada, visit
Yahoo
8 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
From Canada with Love: Celebrating 30 Delicious Years of the McFlurry®
Join McDonald's Canada in Honouring the Atlantic Roots of the McFlurry with New Flavours, Art and a Summer of Celebration TORONTO, June 10, 2025 /CNW/ - A Canadian invention as iconic as poutine, the McFlurry® – one of Canada's tastiest creations – is celebrating its 30th anniversary this summer! Created in June 1995 by Ron McLellan, a visionary Canadian franchisee from Bathurst, New Brunswick, the McFlurry has transformed from its humble beginnings as a local favourite into an international phenomenon, enjoyed in 99 countries around the world. This summer, McDonald's Canada is inviting people across the country to dive into a celebration filled with new flavours, art, and Canadian spirit. "The McFlurry is more than a dessert; it's a testament to the Canadian spirit of innovation and a source of national pride," said Ron McLellan, McDonald's Canada Franchisee and inventor of the McFlurry. While the McFlurry might have captured hearts globally, its roots remain planted in Atlantic Canada. As we mark this significant milestone, McDonald's Canada invites guests to celebrate the innovation and community spirit that the McFlurry embodies by picking up a McFlurry this summer and enjoying a sweet bite of unique Canadian history. "Creating the McFlurry was about sharing joy," McLellan reflects. "Seeing it embraced around the world is a dream." Taste the Celebration: New Menu Lineup Celebrate the McFlurry all summer long with limited-time flavours that promise an explosion of taste. Canadians can mark this milestone with the Birthday Cake McFlurry – made with creamy vanilla soft serve, confetti cookie dough, and a splash of birthday cake syrup. They can also indulge in the luscious Cheesecake McFlurry, with four flavour toppings to choose from, including: Strawberry, Fudge, Caramel, and Oreo. Following this, McDonald's Canada will introduce another new flavour to help Canadians beat the heat while quantities last. Every McFlurry is made with 100% Canadian dairy, reflecting McDonald's commitment to quality and Canadian sourcing. Art Meets Dessert: East Coast Originality in Action To pay homage to the birthplace of the McFlurry, McDonald's Canada is launching its "An East Coast Original" campaign to celebrate where it all began. As part of this tribute, seven talented artists across the East Coast were commissioned to craft and produce original McFlurry-inspired artworks in each of their unique mediums to bring this campaign to life. These pieces will highlight the dynamic culture and vibrant spirit of Atlantic Canada, instill pride, and showcase local originality, in recognition of the McFlurry 30th anniversary. The artists included in the campaign are: Vanessa Thomas, Painting & Mixed Media, Nova Scotia Adam McNamara, Wood Sculpture, Nova Scotia Cynthia DeCoste, Painting, New Brunswick Janice Goguen & Les Hookeuses du Bor'de'lo, Rug Hooking, New Brunswick Sarah Nicole Dart, Cynography, PEI Jill O'Reilly, Stained Glass Mosaic, Newfoundland Jonathan and Elizabeth White, Quilting, Driftwood & Painting, Newfoundland McFlurry Fast Facts The McFlurry was first created on June 7th, 1995, in Bathurst, New Brunswick, by Ron McLellan, McDonald's Canada franchisee It was named McFlurry because a flurry felt like a cool, crisp, catch-a-snowflake-on-your-tongue moment of delightful possibility that engaged the senses and lifted people's moods The first-ever McFlurry flavour was Oreo, and still one of the most beloved flavours today At launch, there were six flavours at Ron McLellan's Bathurst, New Brunswick location: Oreo, Smarties, Coffee Crisp, Crispy Crunch, SKOR, and Fudgee-O Ron McLellan's favourite McFlurry flavour is caramel with a double shot of Oreo! Some global unique flavours include Baci® Perugina® in Italy, Matcha in Japan, and Durian Crunch in Singapore About McDonald's Canada: In 1967, Canada welcomed the first McDonald's restaurant to Richmond, British Columbia. Today, McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited has become part of the Canadian fabric, with McDonald's restaurants serving nearly two million guests every day and employing almost 100,00 people across Canada. More than 90 per cent of McDonald's 1,450 Canadian restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent franchisees, with the remaining restaurants corporately owned and operated by McDonald's Restaurants of Canada Limited. Of the almost $2 billion spent on food and paper by McDonald's restaurants, over 80 per cent is purchased from suppliers in Canada. For more information on McDonald's Canada, visit SOURCE McDonald's Canada View original content to download multimedia:
Yahoo
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
McDonald's launches ‘top-tier' new McFlurry flavor to celebrate dessert's 30th anniversary — but there's a catch
McDonald's is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the McFlurry with a brand-new flavor. The Birthday Cake McFlurry, made with creamy vanilla soft serve and blended with frosted cake-flavored confetti cookie dough pieces and birthday cake-flavored syrup, has landed in stores — but there's a catch. Given that the confection was originally created in Canada, the special-edition flavor is not available in America. 'Yes … I know you're shocked, but McDonald's has given Canada yet another amazing McFlurry flavor as we sit with the two that we always get,' food blog Snackolator quipped. The American Instagrammer lamented that Canadian Mickey D's had an Apple Cake McFlurry tied to 'A Minecraft Movie' as well as a 'Cadbury Egg McFlurry just in the last month … Just throwing that out there,' they snarked. Though it's disappointing that McDonald's locations in America won't be getting 'one of the best new flavors,' it's no surprise given the origins of the McFlurry. The beloved treat was created by a Canadian McDonald's franchisee named Ron McLellan in Bathurst, New Brunswick, in 1995. According to a McDonald's fan page, the original McFlurry flavors included Oreo, Nestlé Crunch, M&M's and Butterfinger, and the shake menu has since expanded to over 20 flavors worldwide. As of now, there are no talks of the Birthday Cake McFlurry moving to the US anytime soon — but Delish noted that the fast-food franchise has a history of bringing Canadian menu items to America, so it's not entirely out of the question. Canadian McDonald's fans can't wait to get their hands on the newest addition to the menu. 'Wait this might actually change my life,' one comment read. 'This is a sweet way to celebrate,' another wrote. 'I had it. Definitely a top-tier flavor,' another lucky customer noted.
Miami Herald
18-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Miami Herald
McDonald's menu adds celebratory new dessert with a twist
McDonald's has unveiled another viral menu item, which might be the most desired yet controversial one so far. However, there's a reason. The McFlurry was invented in 1995 by a Canadian McDonald's franchisee, Ron McLellan, in Bathurst, New Brunswick. Since then, it has become a menu staple and a beloved fan favorite worldwide. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Because of the McFlurry's immense success, many fast-food chains have created their own versions to compete with McDonald's, the industry's biggest chain. Related: McDonald's menu adds experimental new items fans will love Dairy Queen launched the Blizzard in 1985, and it has become its most popular menu item. Sonic introduced its Custard Concretes in 2017. Chick-fil-A released the Cookies & Cream milkshake in 2006, and Wendy's (WEN) recently debuted the new Frosty Swirls and Frosty Fusions this year. In celebration of the frozen treat's 30th anniversary, McDonald's released the Birthday Cake McFlurry this month. This new menu item features its iconic vanilla soft-serve mixed with frosted cake-flavored confetti cookie dough pieces and birthday cake syrup. However, there's a catch to this exciting, limited-time new dessert. Related: Another fast-food burger chain is quietly closing locations McDonald's (MCD) adapts its menu in different countries, featuring items based on foods that are cultural preferences or conveniently available. This is why the Birthday Cake McFlurry will only be available in Canada at the moment. Just because McDonald's launches a new menu item in one country doesn't mean the chain can't launch it elsewhere. Hence, exclusive menu items may overlap across some countries. McDonald's has neither confirmed nor denied that it will bring the Birthday Cake McFlurry to the U.S., but fans can only hope its debut is successful enough in Canada to potentially launch it in the States. U.S. social media users have expressed their disappointment about being left out of this McDonald's dessert launch. More Retail News: Taco Bell takes its Mexican menu somewhere unexpectedMcDonald's makes massive change for the summer seasonAldi acquires multiple locations from bankrupt retail chain Hundreds of people bombarded an Instagram post by @mouthattack with comments like "Of course, such a bummer" and "Why can't they bring it to the U.S.?" Many users questioned McDonald's on its loyalty by commenting, "Americans remember, they serve you nothing for your loyalty," and "This is ridiculous, you weren't born in Canada, the USA should get this." Another user called out the fast-food chain, commenting, "Does McDonald's just hate Americans since we get no treats?" A user made light of the situation by commenting, "It's probably because they can't keep the ice cream machines running in the U.S." The decisions on where and when to launch limited-time menu items or even permanent additions depend on the supply chain, consumer demand, operational efficiency, and production costs, among other decisive factors. Although McDonald's may be an American chain, that doesn't always mean the U.S. will get the best and most desired menu items. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
Daily Mail
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
McDonald's shakes up fan-favorite dessert with new 30th anniversary addition… and fans are FURIOUS
McDonald's customers are furious to learn that its Birthday Cake McFlurry will NOT be hitting US menus anytime soon. Loyal customers were quick to slam McDonald's for celebrating the dessert's 30th anniversary outside the US. Instead, the chain is marking the occasion in Canada. 'I knew the second I saw this it wasn't in America,' an Instagram user wrote on a post created by Snackolator. '@mcdonalds this is ridiculous. You weren't born in Canada, the USA should get this,' another person responded. In fact, the McFlurry was actually invented by Canadian franchisee Ron McLellan in 1995. The new McFlurry combines vanilla ice cream mixed with cake-flavored cookie dough pieces and cake-flavored syrup. The flavor is only available for a limited time, and it joins a variety of other new items added to Canadian McDonald's menus. Multiple fans, including Snackolator, mentioned these new menu additions. 'Canada lately has gotten an Apple shake for Minecraft and Cadbury Egg McFlurry just in the last month... just throwing that out there,' the food blogger wrote. 'I like the subtle shade to McDonald's for showing obvious favoritism to other countries lol,' an Instagrammer replied to the comment. Like the Birthday Cake McFlurry, the chain's Creme-Egg McFlurry and Apple Shake are not available in the US. Canada also offers Skor and Smarties McFlurries at all McDonald's restaurants. The only McFlurries currently available in the US are Oreo and M&M's, which are two of the desert's original flavors. As of now, there are no discussions of whether McDonald's in the US will begin offering the Birthday Cake-flavored dessert. Instagram users from the US have jokingly accepted they will likely need to 'travel to Canada' in order to buy the treat. McDonald's has been busy working on bouncing back from slumping sales, which includes a 3.6 percent drop in this year's first quarter. The restaurant chain is working to earn its customers back by extending popular deals, including its $5 Meal Deal. McDonald's is also a couple of weeks into its nationwide McCrispy Strips rollout. While the McFlurry has grown to become a talked-about desert at the fast food empire, it hasn't diminished the anticipation over the return of snack wraps. Dubbed the "McCrispy Snack Wrap," the popular item was rumored to arrive at restaurants on April 29. This has proven not to be the case, and as of now, the snack wraps have yet to become available in the US. Loyal McDonald's customers who are too excited to wait can purchase a McWrap or regular Snack Wrap at any location in Canada.
