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McDonald's and Greggs launch new menus and price hikes in UK

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McDonald's and Greggs launch new menus and price hikes in UK
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  • McDonald's UK price increases and rewards changes from March 17
  • McDonald's new UK McGriddle breakfast and seasonal Cadbury items
  • McDonald's returning items and promotional card game

From March 17, the price of some classic McDonald's menu items, like the Big Mac and Chicken McSandwich, will go up, according to multiple reports. The company is also changing its MyMcDonald's Rewards programme from the same date, increasing the points required for many items. A McDonald's spokesperson says the rewards change is to reflect rising food and supply costs.

McDonald's has introduced a new breakfast product in the UK called the McGriddle, Aftonbladet reports. The McGriddle consists of two thick pancakes filled with maple syrup, a sausage patty, cheese, and egg, and launched in the UK on March 17, the outlet states. McDonald's is adding new seasonal items to its UK menu from March 17, including a Cadbury Easter range with Mini Eggs and Creme Eggs, multiple reports indicate.

The new Cadbury Mini Eggs Frappe initially launches only via the McDonald's app, then becomes available in restaurants from March 24, and a new Cadbury Mini Eggs McFlurry is being introduced, according to these sources. The Friends Meal at McDonald's is almost time to leave the menu, multiple reports state. Spicy McNuggets are returning to the menu, and the Double Big Mac and Double Big Mac with Bacon are making a comeback, according to these sources.

McDonald's has introduced a new, limited-time collectable card game as part of a meal promotion across the UK, Aftonbladet reports. The collectable card game features characters like the Hamburglar, Grimace, Ronald McDonald, and Fry Girl, the outlet states. S.

this month, Aftonbladet reports. McDonald's plans to sell its new beverages at lower prices than its competitors, and plans to roll out energy drinks beginning in August, according to the outlet. Greggs has launched its spring menu nationwide at all UK stores on March 19, multiple reports indicate.

Greggs' new spring menu includes the Tandoori Chicken Sandwich, Easter Jammy Biscuit, Easter Bun, Cherry Lemonade, and Cherry and Mango Cooler, according to these sources. Greggs has unveiled a new item called the Hot Breakfast Wrap, multiple reports state. The Hot Breakfast Wrap contains sausage, bacon, mature cheddar cheese, cheesy omelette, bechamel sauce, Heinz ketchup, and a crispy hash brown, and is available in select UK stores as of April 2, according to these sources.

It is currently only available in 82 locations across Yorkshire as part of a trial.

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