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2021
McDonald's launches Tim Tam McFlurry
McDonald's released its limited-edition Tim Tam McFlurry, initially available exclusively via Uber Eats for one week from 24 November, with availability in McDonald's restaurants nationwide planned from December 1.
2021
McDonald's announces limited-edition Tim Tam McFlurry
McDonald's and Arnott's announced a limited-edition Tim Tam McFlurry for Australia, combining vanilla ice cream, Tim Tam biscuit pieces and milk chocolate sauce. The article said it was scheduled to be available nationwide at restaurants from December 1, with an earlier one-week exclusive on UberEats from November 24.
2021
McDonald’s and Grab extend Singapore partnership
McDonald’s Singapore extended its partnership with Grab. The expanded collaboration includes integrating GrabExpress into McDonald’s online ordering channels and integrating GrabPay and GrabRewards into online and in-store systems.
2021
McDonald's announces 63-cent Egg McMuffin promotion
McDonald's announced that it would offer the Egg McMuffin for 63 cents on November 18, exclusively through its app, at participating restaurants. The price celebrates the sandwich's 50th anniversary.
2021
McDonald’s announces 12 Days of McDonald’s Deals
McDonald’s announced a holiday promotion with Mariah Carey offering customers a different free menu item each day from December 13 to 24 through the McDonald’s app, with a $1 minimum purchase.
2021
McDonald's adds MILKLAB oat milk to McCafé menus
McDonald's added MILKLAB Oat Milk to the McCafé lineup in Australia. The option is available at participating restaurants, and extra charges apply.
2021
The Bodycentre and McDonald’s complete eco Happy Meal van project
The Bodycentre worked with McDonald’s on a mini electric vehicle designed to look like a Happy Meal box for McDonald’s new Cromer branch. The article reports that the project was successfully completed and the vehicle passed its MOT.
2021
McDonald's announces McRib NFT giveaway
McDonald's announced a limited-edition McRib NFT giveaway for selected fans, with the giveaway scheduled to begin November 1 as part of the sandwich's 40th-anniversary celebration.
2021
McDonald’s begins McPlant trial in Coventry
McDonald’s began trialling its McPlant plant-based burger at ten restaurants in Coventry. The article reports a planned rollout to 250 eateries in October and a nationwide menu launch in the new year.
2021
McDonald’s announces plan to reduce plastic in Happy Meal toys
McDonald’s announced plans to make Happy Meal toys more sustainable, transitioning to more renewable, recycled, and certified materials. It said the change would reduce virgin fossil fuel-based plastic use by approximately 90% against a 2018 baseline by the end of 2025.
2021
McDonald's announces McPlant menu addition for UK restaurants
McDonald's announced that its McPlant item would be added to menus in UK restaurants. The article does not specify when the planned addition will occur.
2021
Bradford McDonald’s employees walk out
The entire staff working the weekend morning shift at the McDonald’s in Bradford walked out, citing unresolved complaints, wage disparities with other businesses, staffing shortages, and building-maintenance issues.
2021
FTC investigates McDonald’s ice cream machine reliability
The Federal Trade Commission was reported to be launching an investigation into why McDonald’s ice cream machines are frequently broken.
2021
McDonald's China introduces Green Charging Bikes at two locations
McDonald's locations in China introduced stationary Green Charging Bikes that customers can ride to charge their phones while eating; the bikes are made from recycled plastics and were initially available at two locations.
2021
HAP and McDonald’s host a Detroit vaccination clinic
Health Alliance Plan teamed up with McDonald’s to offer COVID-19 vaccinations in a Detroit restaurant parking lot; the clinic was held Tuesday, August 24, 2021.
2021
McDonald’s and Saweetie signature meal campaign
McDonald’s and singer Saweetie teamed up on a signature meal promotion, with the meal announced as available at McDonald’s restaurants across the United States.
2021
McDonald's stops running Quarter Pounder sustainability ad in Canada
After an investigation by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency and a conversation with the agency, McDonald's stopped running an advertisement claiming the beef used in its Quarter Pounder was sustainably sourced. Animal Justice alleged that the claim greenwashed customers.
2021
Lawsuit against McDonald’s over a cheeseburger advertisement
Ksenia Ovchinnikova sued McDonald’s, alleging that its advertisement led her to break her religious fast and violated consumer protection law; she sought 1,000 rubles in compensation for moral damage.
2021
Popeyes launches “We come in piece. 8 piece” campaign
Popeyes launched its “We come in piece. 8 piece” campaign on July 27, 2021, marking the first day its chicken nuggets hit stores across North America. As part of the campaign, the company pledged to buy the cash equivalent of 1 million nuggets from competitors and itself through its charitable arm; the food was to be donated to Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana, and Popeyes promised to match customer donations up to $25,000.
2021
McDonald's, Diamond Supply Co. and Space Jam: A New Legacy announce merchandise collaboration
McDonald's partnered with Space Jam: A New Legacy and Diamond Supply Co. on an exclusive merchandise collection scheduled to launch on July 3.