33 crazy things from McDonald's made in 2016
It can be a bit a clown, but do not be dupe-Ronald has a serious culinary creativity and a perspicacious business feel. Here is his best movements of 2016 ...
In recent years, McDonald's people have also been organized as a circus crew, which is quite suitable, given their mascot is a clown. But after years of falling stocks and failed reversal efforts, thefast food Power Player finally has his act together: their sales are backup, their culinary creativity is flourishing and Mickey D fans her! And withThe founder-A biopic who details the life of the founder of McDonald Ray Kroc-coming to the theaters on December 16, Micky D fans are Abuzz with more enthusiasm on the brand than ever before.
To help you go to the atmosphere to learn the history of Kroc's quick restoration empire, we thought it would be fun to look at what distance the brand came. In 2016 alone, there was a ton of remarkable events. Read it to discover some of the coolest things, the craziest and most delicious as the giant chain has cooked so far this year! And while you have Juicy Ronald hamburgers and net salads on the brain, make sure you check out our exclusive reportEach McDonald menu item - classified. This is the only nutritional guide you will need for golden arches.
They launched chocolate fries
Leave it to the Japanese to release one of the most interesting combinations of Sweet and Salty we encountered. These "chocolate fries" are exactly what they seem to be: a crispy fries bed with white chocolate and milk chocolate with a "cocoa flavor". Unfortunately, or fortunately, depending on your point of view, this new menu addition is only available in Japan. To get a similar flavor to your local Micky d at your cheat day, order a small order fromfriesAnd ask for one side of the chocolate fudge. They have stuff by hand for better sundaes.
And announced their plans for Rio
The return of golf as an Olympic sport was not the only new and exciting to hit Rio Games. In March, McDonald announced his plans to create a restaurant in the International Zone of the Olympic Village of Brazil. In addition to American favorites likeToday's breakfast And the McFlurry, they stretched from Brazilian specialties as Quejo Pao, a small roller of baked cheese. Surprisingly, the athletes - who assume you would all be pillars of health - has become crazy for business. Badminton players, track stars and swimmers were regularly viewed to leave Olympic village with dozens of hamburgers, nuggets and sandwiches. In fact, it was unavoidable that McDonald was forced to impose an object limit.
Then cut their famous breakfast tray
Ronald has already hacked this oversized article from his British menus earlier this year and that fans are afraid of doing the same thing in the United States. Considering that the plateau has more than 700 calories and 62% of the sodium of the day, it would not be exactly the worst thing in the world, however, would it be? We will vote "no" and you suggest you refresh some of theseHealthy breakfast ideas instead of.
But invented for that by serving McMuffins eggs as accompanying dishes
Well, somehow. When McDonald's started serving any Lane breakfast, their intention was to give their customers the opportunity to have a late breakfast or breakfast (sleep head, rejoicing!). But, apparently, people prefer to have their breakfastwith their lunch and dinner. Yes, we saidwith-With, like a dish of accompaniment. "Believe it or not, some people orders an entrance entry and command a McMuffin Sandwich egg as a complement," said Kevin Ozan, McDonald's Chief Financial Officer at a conference earlier this year. We ranked McMuffin egg as a healthiest dish in the chain, so we are pumped so many customers make a healthy choice, but if you reduce a double cheeseburger, a fries control,and An egg McMuffin in one session, it is somehow undo the goal. And when it comes to fast food, it's still important to choose your battles, especially if the loss ofbig belly is one of your health goals.
They follow their big mac sauce
You want the juicy goodness of your favorite burger mickey in the comfort of your own home? Well, now you can if you live under, at least. Earlier this year, Australia of McDonald began selling the special MAC sauce of the chain by the bottle. We are quite big fans to eat local cuisine while traveling internationally, but it's definitely fun having new options for older favorites that you can not get into the states!
They kissed Kale - and totally dropped the ball
Earlier this year, Ronald introduced a new unemployed-based salad and spinach to his menu. At first glance, a fronth cabbage salad seems to be a route-related Dieter economy range. But on a closer inspection, it is clear that the southwestern bonus salad with baby baby chicken is a bad news of your size. Thanks to the addition of fried chicken, strips of tortilla, cheese and a caloric vinaigrette, this dish contains 630 calories - almost 50% come from unhealthy fats. Any salad with more calories and salt than a big mac is a "not that!" in our book. So, what should you order instead? Consult our report,What are the 8 experts in McDonald's discover!
They started testing a chicken and waffle sandwich
Now that breakfast is served 24 hours a day and 7 days a week, Mickey D franchisor owners benefit and shake things a little. Their last innovation? Chicken and waffles, a south favorite! Earlier this year, Ohio's McDonald sites started testing the menu item, the channel nicknounced the McGridle chicken. It is done with a crispy fried chicken galette and two small pancake breads infused maple-syrup to give customers the flavors they had found in the classic dish. No official word, however, if this menu item is here to stay or if a national deployment is on the horizon. Love South Southern Rate? Chow low - without expanding - with the help of our exclusive report,21 flat-stomach hacks for southern cooking!
They launched an improved loyalty program
If you already apply McDonald, you already know that after bought five coffee drinks, you get a free McCafé drink. However, the company's representatives say that their loyalty program will be much more robust to move forward, according to McDonald's President Mike Andres. Recently, for example, they have deployed an offer where customers can score free nuggets with the purchase of a large additional value meal. We expect to see offers continuously rolling until 2017.
They mix Greek yogurt smoothies
Thanks to Mickey D,Greek yogurt officially disappeared consumer. Born of recent partnership with Chobani, McDonald's now tests a yogurt of the blueberry at the perfect (150 calories) and two new flavors of smoothie (each to 210 calories; one is packed with mangous and pineapple while the other It is filled with strawberries and bananas.) At present, these concoctions filled with proteins are offered only in California, but hoping that these low-size additions will become pillars on the menu anywhere.
They decided to revive McBarge
It's a little known fact, but yes, the Floating McDonald restaurants were once a thing - and they were quite shiny. Now, totally widespread, the "McBarge" Canadian-Docked "no longer serving GRUB. However, it is planned to give the ship a major overhaul, so get the sea evil while soaking the fries in a McFlurry can soon be possible. A companion named Howard Meakin bought the floating vessel in 1999, but recently announced his intention to get a complete renovation in progress this year. However, there is no word yet on where the ship goes quadrate. While you wait for an update, why not check these30 things you did not know about McDonald's.
They launched a maple bacon dijon burger
It seems that Ronald is trying to be more sharp and hip incorporating trendy ingredients like bacon seasoned maple to its line of luxury burger. The flat has only been tested in San Diego, but the fast food chain plans to roll out national fancier burgers. While this may make your taste TINGLE, "Deluxe" is usually code for more calories - so proceed with caution and check in nutrients (they may be available in your local restaurant) before placing your order. And speaking of calorie restaurant meals, make sure you avoidThe worst # 1 menu item in 40 popular restaurants!
They experiment with Bulleit Bourbon
If you are a whiskey lover who also happens to love the crispy chicken, you will love what McDonald is prepared in their test kitchen. The crispy chicken sandwich Guacamole Pico Ronald is topped with bacon-infused Bulleit Bourbon and ground cherries. No plans to serve this Tex-Mex Restaurants Sammy in that time, but he made a splash in the VIP lounge McDonald south by Southwest (SXSW).
They reopened the "biggest entertainment world McDonald's"
Orlando, home of Universal Studios andThe world of DisneyIs also where the newly revamped "The biggest McDonald's entertainment world" has its roots. After being closed for about a year, the 24-hour McDonald is back in business with "Create your own" Burgers, chicken sandwiches, pizza, pasta, waffles and oméleus options. Mini Mickey D Fans can also say "I like" in a children's play area 22 feet tall with slides and more than 50 arcade games.
They said goodbye to the happy meal toys
And speaking of fast food fans tiny Ronald issued every child across America crying his eyes when he announced his plan to remove toys from Happy Meals. Although the toys were replaced by books for a few weeks to a few weeks, he probably felt like an eternity for tiny tots used to get an action figure with their fries andnuggets. It is an initiative that we have not seen other chains try you before, and we would like to run off the fast food sector.
They added GUAC
If you lost your cool on the watered chocolate chips, we mentioned earlier, you will really like it. In early 2016, launched Guacamole fries from McDonald! But there's some bad news: they are only available in Australia. WHOMP, WHOMP! Fortunately, you can totally BYO GUAC any Micky D to a concoction similar to DIY your table. For more fun to eat more lawyers means, see this18 tasty ways to satisfy your lawyer Wish!
They singulé the salad mix
Last year, Micky D gave up a major ingredient of salads: iceberg lettuce, green Peggy Kotsopoulos, Rhn said, "Empty of most vitamins and all key minerals, including vitamin C, vitamin K, folate, iron, calcium and magnesium. "To increase the attractiveness of their salads consumer health conscious, they replaced it with a mixture of romaine, baby spinach and baby kale. And just last June, the fast food chain increased their nutrition game by adding lettuce red leaf and carrot curls in their Signature Veggie mix. "the color in products is an expression of different nutrients," Jessica Foust, a registered dietitian McDonald, explained in statement. the next ingredient salad we think the chain should turn off? crispy Chicken. There is no faster way to ruin a healthy salad. And speaking of things that ruin your diet, read these50 little things making you bigger and bigger so you can avoid clearly!
They test the garlic fries
Other than Ronald himself, we would say that the two most remarkable McDonald icons are the Big Mac and the self-proclaimed world-renowned fries. That said, we were surprised to hear that they were melted with the recipe. In the San Francisco area, for example, guests will soon be able to buy Gilroy Gilroy fries, with garlic grown at only 80 km south of San Francisco and North American cultivation potatoes. To complete the flavor profile, the spuds will also be coated with olive oil, parmesan cheese, parsley and salt. (Does your mouth do not wait again?) And more in Singapore, the chefs also become creative with a new creation of salty fries. Their new torsion and shake curlyfries Are you-troubles with crab aroma. (Emphasis on the wordfragrantwhich means that no real crab was used in the creation of the dish.) Frankly, it does not ring too appetizing, and we are a little happy to leave these fries from Wacky coming out of the US U.S.
They tinker with apple pie
Listen to the trivia fans, it's a fun fact of McDonald that you will want to remember: apple pie was the first dessert added toMcDonald Menu. The year was 1968 and it made its debut with his very loved friend, the Big Mac. Over the last 48 years, the recipe has remained relatively unchanged - but that's all about changing. America's favorite fast food chain tests a new apple tart recipe in 950 restaurants from Southern Cali and North Carolina, the capital of the world's unofficial pie. Inside the fluffy paste, the filling now includes five varieties of apples rather than the six previous varieties. The dice apples will also fall by the head in favor of large slices. The reason for the update? "Our culinary team wanted to provide guests with an old homemade former apple pie and an aroma to match," says McDonald Hary's spokesperson, explained in a written statement.
They interrupted the great kind Mac of
Before panicking, know this: sales of Big Mac have been suspended only in Venezuela. Reason: Restaurants can not search for the average lighter, a key component of Double-DeckerBurger. The fall in venezuela oil prices triggered an economic crisis, resulting in food, household and import products, including fast food and restaurant ingredients.
They started testing fresh cakes
They can tickle your taste buds and make water from the mouth, but the burger meat of golden arches is far from fresh. For years, the chain exclusively used frozen beef to make their juicy patties, but it could change in the future not so remote. Currently, Mickey D s is fresh beef tests at 14 Dallas locations for hamburgers made with Quart-Pouder cakes - a change that some critics say could increase the chances of contamination of food origin. The only thing that remains unchanged, however, is the mystery of what isinside The new cakes. All Ronald and its crew of enterprise clones will say that the fresh cakes are made with a "mixture of exclusive meat". Although the fee is better than frozen, we take transparency with our beef on a new meat galette any day. Keep on Tinkering, Mickey D; You will get there.
They held a contest of creation-your taste
Last year, we told you about our experience at one of McDonald's first firsts."Create your taste" Kiosks, I.e. burger machines allowing customers to make ultimate custom sandwich by mixing and matching more than 30 ingredients. And over the past year, people have committed to creating their own creations, so much more than, in fact, that the restaurants of Texas and New Zealand have launched a Build-Burger competition. McChefs abroad were a little mischievous, to say the least. It all started innocently, however: the creation of your tastes was created in participating places and customers could engender their perfect burgers and submit them to McDonald's public site where fans could browse creations and vote on the best. There, things took a ride for the worse. Malicicose Noshers has created politically incorrect and profaquently appointed combinations to ridiculous demands as a purely small bread hamburger (the carbonator) and a giant lettuce battery (lettuce bag). Since then, McDonald's has reashed in the chains a little, relaunching the customizable burger platform under the name "Signature Arraisan Recipes". Instead of allowing customers to work together all they want, new machines allow guests can customize their sandwich with "beams", which include various condiments, products and cheeses.
They started a "Texas" burger
In Texas, however, the Burger competition was a little softer. He even led to the creation of a limited hamburger called the star Star Stack, available for sale in the state of the state in September. Although the creation is succulent, it has been interrupted since. He sat on two slices of Toast in Texas and was packed with pickles, American cheeses, white cheddar, smoked bacon with fathers, caramelized onions and a flavored barbecue sauce with a sweet onion. Joseph Pena, the creative Houstonian behind the combination, won at home a $ 5,000 reduction and tension rights of the size of Texas to reach the only anginous hamburgy of the chain which is for sale at the US of the US. TO. Feel inspired to think beyond the bun? Check these7 smart ways to replace your burger bun!
They gave their website a makeover
2009: The year that "just dance" by Lady Gaga and "Single Ladies" from Beyoncé were at the top of the graphs. It is also when McDonald's latest revision has implemented a major overhaul on their web page. Earlier in July, however, the site got a very necessary facelift. The updates on the site include a new, modern aesthetic menus, based on the location and easier navigation for mobile users and desktop computers. "This site has been created from what customers have told us they want to know more about the brand," said Caroline Masullo, McDonald's principal director of US digital engagement. What Masululo did not mention is that the whole site seems to have been redesigned to convince the readers that their food is much healthier than it is actually. (All part of their master plan, we are sure.) There are well-placed links to pages on nutrition, food supply and their "food philosophy". In the end: Regardless of the menu health, you will better eat without eating without reading the nutritional information first. Or better yet, consult our special reportEach McDonald menu item - classified Discover the healthiest choices.
They gifted Kim Kardashian a portfolio filled with gift cards
She can have her own TV show and her rap star, but Kim Kardashian West receives cravings from Food Food as a normal person. And when it is at Mickey D, it always gets a small order of fries and an order of chicken nuggets with one side of honey for dunking or a nugget order and a cheeseburger (and never eats half of each one). How she refrains from gobing the two entire dishes, the world may never know. What we know is that Ronald and his crew became wild when they learned that Kim shared the obsession with golden arches with the world. To thank her, McDonald's sent KIM a designer portfolio filled with gift cards and a thank you note that read: "Dear Kim, we were so flattered to hear that we did the list of your favorite fast food. The McNuggets chicken [with] honey is by far from our best kept secrets and a clear indication, your good taste goes beyond fashion ... It's a little token of our appreciation and help you continue to continue Share love ... "Uh. We write about Mickey all the time and we have not yet received a fantasy wallet! What gives, Ronald?!
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They enter Pokémon Go Fever
Pokémon Go Fever has swept the globe this year - and we have some sort of loved one. There have been many relationships from people who were more or less sedentary before the release of the game that lives nowfast weight loss, walk throughout the city to hatch their eggs and capture Pokémon. But we are not so sure that Japanese players will have the same success. Approximately 400 Points of sale from Japan McDonald became the Battle Arena of the Pokémon world called "Gyms", where players can duel Pokémon from other players on their smartphones. This is the hope of McDonald that the players will earn rights that boast and leave with a hamburger and aa soda. If the idea captures (and that will probably do it), all the nibbling can cancel the whole march. For example, a 150-pound Pokémon player should walk for three hours and 45 minutes to burn the 1,090 calories found in a quarter book with cheese, a grandfather pepper and a medium order or fries with Ketchup. Hitting the "Gymnasium" can be fun but undo the good ones these steps in a simple minute question isso is not worth it.
They learned to fly
Aside from the lumpy seats and the situation in the legroom less than generous, the worst part on the fly is most certainly coffee. Even if it's fresh, most of them taste like instant sludge. But thanks to McDonald's, it's all about changing if you fly WestJet, at least. The Canadian airline announced its partnership with McCafé last week and shortly after and started serving the java of the chain on its flights from Toronto to Calgary. They plan to expand the service over all its fleet, including its regional airline, WestJet again, no later than December 1st on the closing of keeping coffee as part of your daily diet? Do not miss our report27 health experts really think about coffee.
They launched a MCRA Finder
With 500 calories and 26 grams of built-in fat, the Meccrate is one of the worst sandwiches in the gold arches menu. Fortunately for your size, it is only available for limited time each year and notoriously difficult to follow. That's why, in previous years, fans have launched GPS applications dedicated to helping people find a guy near their location. But this year, something special happened, McDonald launched an official MCRA Finder to help hungry clients find their favorite salted sandwich. (Our suggestion: Do not let yourself be delivered to more than one or two per year.) The brand says they plan to use what they learn from the MCRC application to also inform other digital product launches . Who knows, at this time next year, we could have a Shamrock Shake Shake app! How cool would it be?
They hired waitresses
Over the last two years, the table service has been tested many times on selecting the Micky D locations. But last month, Ronald and its crew announced that the control stations and service of the table in free. Digital service will be integrated with all 14,000 American restaurants. How will it work? After clients place their orders at the kiosk, a server will provide their food at their table. Super simple! For customers who prefer to get their GRUB the old way, the orders will always be accepted at the counter. Since they added more articles on their menu, waiting times for food have increased. The people of McDonald hope that their fry magnet fans will be more willing to wait for a few extra minutes if they do it from the comfort of a table. Only the time will say that if this strategy will be a victory for them. Although this new control system does not necessarily help you eat more healthy to the fast food chain, these35 tips for eating healthy restaurants Can help you do just that!
They bought a ton of Nutella
-Because they smother their burger cakes with things! If you have already wanted to mix your favorite breakfast condiment with your favorite Fast Food Burger Patty, you're lucky! McDonald's locations across Italy serve a sandwich nicknamed the "Sweety Con Nutella", supplemented by a propagation of Nutella between two small hamburrer breads. Although there was no official word if Nutella Burgers will make a way through the pond, we hope they do not do it. A spoon of vessel of the propagation of sugar hazelnut (which we imagine that you will find in this dish) has 200 empty calories and almost a whole day of sweet stuff. Associate with a soft bun and you have a flat stuck of calories whose body does not need. And speaking of Junk, you should get away from your lips, be sure to read these30 drinks instances in the planet So you can stay away from everyone and everyone!
They tried to make fashion cheese cursors
It may be a popular dish in some parts of the world, but cheese clots (solid parts of slipped milk) still make many people who make a nose. But McDonald's is banking that everything has even caused distorted milk tastes once he has made a trip through the deep fryer. Made with local cheese from Wisconsin, the dish will be available in the state by the end of November. No word for the moment if the dish will become an offer at the national level, but you should try to hunt the offersomewhere At one point - it's an American classic and one of these50 American foods you try very much 50.
They nixed nugget preservatives
This is not exactly an emergency number that the fast food industry undergoes a lot of pressure to eliminate the chemicals of its food. But thismade Do national news last August when the golden arches announced that his beloved McNuggets would soon be overserved from San Artificial Conservatives. This means that sodium phosphate, an ingredient whose high consumption has been linked to higher rates of chronic renal disease and low bone will no longer hide in your chicken. Same for TBHQ, a corrosion inhibitor used in biodiesel. This is definitely an exciting step in the right direction - and moving many other consumer food brands also earn. Get the interior scoop in our exclusive report,12 "bad" foods that are now good.
They narrowed the big mac
Finally, McDonald's is deployed a big Mac that we can get behind a tiny teeny. Yes, it's true; About three weeks ago, select McDonald locations across the country started testing various Big Mac sizes: mini, traditional and "big". You can expect to start seeing these new children on the block arrive early 2017. In the meantime, we suggest to stick to a single galetteBurger with the fixings.
They added chicken to the breakfast menu
There is no denying: America is obsessed with breakfast. What is the same reason Ronald and Co. have started serving the meal 24 hours a day and expand the menu too. And there is a potential for extra breakfast fanatics are really pumped on: McGridle chicken, a chicken breakfast sandwich based on maple flavored pancakes as buns. The dish was tested in the Ohio region in February, but there was no word yet if we can expect a national deployment of the article.