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Scottish Sun
12 hours ago
- General
- Scottish Sun
McDonald's customers left fuming ‘tell me this is a joke' after fast food chain quietly axes beloved menu item
Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) MCDONALD'S fans have been left devastated after the chain stopped selling a popular menu item. The fast food chain has confirmed that it no longer sells the popular Triple Cheeseburger. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 McDonald's has confirmed it has quietly axed the Triple Cheeseburger The burger first appeared on menus in 2020 and followed the successful trial of the Triple-Decker Sandwich. It was made with three British and Irish beef patties, onions, pickles, ketchup, mustard and cheese. McDonald's confirmed to The Sun that it had been dropped in order to make room for new menu items. A spokesperson said: 'We're always evolving our menu with our customers in mind to keep things fresh and exciting.' Fast food fans have taken to social media to voice their frustration at the loss of the iconic burger. One fan said in a post on social media website X: 'mcdonalds getting rid of the Triple Cheeseburger in the UK may be the worst news i've had all week.' Another added: 'Taking the Triple Cheeseburger off the menu is my last straw - done with mcds.' While a third asked: 'McDonaldsUK Why have you removed the Triple Cheeseburger from the menu? You take that away and instead bring in that way overpriced Big Arch thing.' Others took to Facebook to share their disappointment. One disappointed customer said: 'Tell me this is a joke.' While another agreed, adding: 'Give over no they haven't.' A post on the McDonald's website apologises to customers, adding: 'Sorry it's gone, but not forgotten.' McDonald's often switches up its menu to add new burgers, desserts and sides while removing items that are no longer popular. How to save at McDonald's You could end up being charged more for a McDonald's meal based solely on the McDonald's restaurant you choose. Research by The Sun found a Big Mac meal can be up to 30% cheaper at restaurants just two miles apart from each other. You can pick up a Big Mac and fries for just £2.99 at any time by filling in a feedback survey found on McDonald's receipts. The receipt should come with a 12-digit code which you can enter into the Food for Thought website alongside your submitted survey. You'll then receive a five-digit code which is your voucher for the £2.99 offer. There are some deals and offers you can only get if you have the My McDonald's app, so it's worth signing up to get money off your meals. The MyMcDonald's app can be downloaded on iPhone and Android phones and is quick to set up. You can also bag freebies and discounts on your birthday if you're a My McDonald's app user. The chain has recently sent out reminders to app users to fill out their birthday details - otherwise they could miss out on birthday treats. This week the home of the golden arches launched five new menu items, including the launch of an iconic burger. The Big Arch made its debut on the fast food chain's menu on June 18. Several other items also rejoined the menu, to the delight of fast food fans. Among the items returning to menus were Halloumi Fries, the Toffee Crisp McFlurry, Cheesy McCrispy and Toffee Apple Pie. What other items have been discontinued? McDonald's axed several items this week to make way for the new menu offering. Among them were the Cheesy Garlic Bread Dippers, Lotus Biscoff McFlurry, Steakhouse Stack and McSpicy x Frank's RedHot. The menu update comes after the fast food chain discontinued the Chicken Bacon Caesar Wrap last month. McDonald's said it was part of a 'rotation' of its wrap offering. The wrap, which combined chicken breast strips, crispy onions, rashers of bacon and lettuce, was first launched in summer 2023. 3 The Cheesy Garlic Bread Dippers have disappeared from the menu in recently Credit: Kevin Dunnett 3 The Lotus Biscoff McFlurry has also been removed to make way for new items Credit: McDonald's UK Why are products axed or recipes changed? ANALYSIS by chief consumer reporter James Flanders. Food and drinks makers have been known to tweak their recipes or axe items altogether. They often say that this is down to the changing tastes of customers. There are several reasons why this could be done. For example, government regulation, like the "sugar tax," forces firms to change their recipes. Some manufacturers might choose to tweak ingredients to cut costs. They may opt for a cheaper alternative, especially when costs are rising to keep prices stable. For example, Tango Cherry disappeared from shelves in 2018. It has recently returned after six years away but as a sugar-free version. Fanta removed sweetener from its sugar-free alternative earlier this year. Suntory tweaked the flavour of its flagship Lucozade Original and Orange energy drinks. While the amount of sugar in every bottle remains unchanged, the supplier swapped out the sweetener aspartame for sucralose. Do you have a money problem that needs sorting? Get in touch by emailing money-sm@ Plus, you can join our Sun Money Chats and Tips Facebook group to share your tips and stories
The Irish Sun
a day ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
‘Done more in 12 months…' – Luke Littler furiously hits back at former World Darts champion's MBE dig in deleted post
FUMING Luke Littler has slammed darts legend Dennis Priestley for suggesting he does not deserve his MBE due to his age. Two-time world champion Advertisement 3 Dennis Priestley suggested Luke Littler did not deserve his MBE Credit: Getty 3 The darts star hit back at the former player on social media Credit: Getty 3 Littler shared his furious response before later deleting it Credit: Instagram @lukethenukelittler The That result came the day after it was announced the two Lukes – the top two in the world – were going to receive recognition in the King's Birthday Honours List. Straight-talking Yorkshireman Priestley said in a chat with a bookmaker that neither player had 'done enough to He added: "When I was playing in pairs with Phil Taylor we practised together and sat together, we played all over the world and I only remember us getting beaten once. Advertisement READ MORE ON DARTS 'In time they could've done enough to warrant it but it feels very early. ' 'If he is getting an MBE this soon then you'd have to think he is on the right path to a knighthood, nothing would surprise me now." This jibe angered 18-year-old Littler – the reigning PDC world champion – who posted a short but pointed response on Instagram. Advertisement Most read in Darts JOIN SUN VEGAS: GET £50 BONUS The Nuke screenshotted an article that contained the quotes and captioned it with his response. He said: 'Don't deserve an MBE but done more in 12 months than he ever did… Being made an MBE shows I've helped 'change face of darts' says Luke Humphries 'That's what I would say anyway.' Advertisement He has since deleted the post. Littler is the most recognisable figure in the sport and his Instagram account mushroomed to 1.9 million followers shortly after he burst on to the scene in December 2023. His next appearance on the oche will be at the bet365 US Darts Masters, which will be held on June 27-28 at The Theater at Madison Square Garden in New York. Littler, meanwhile, has teamed up with fast food giant McDonald's to launch a brand new burger. Advertisement The 'Big Arch' is one of five new additions to the Priestley has also offered some advice to Littler which relates to the deals he has been handed away from the oche. He said: 'Luke Littler's team needs to shield him from all distractions and make sure he gets all the best advice because he is still so young. "I hope he reads this because my advice would be it's not about how much money you earn now, it's about how much you've kept when your career comes to an end. Advertisement "He has his head screwed on but the important thing is that the darts remains the priority rather than all the sponsorship deals he keeps being offered."
Wales Online
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
'I tried the new McDonald's dessert and I'm obsessed'
'I tried the new McDonald's dessert and I'm obsessed' McDonald's launched a new menu this week, with some old favourites making a comeback We loved it (Image: Sophie Buchan ) McDonald's has launched the Big Arch burger in the UK and Ireland, as well as other shakeups to its menu. We wasted no time in trying the new addition, as well as everything else on the new menu. This includes the Cheesy McCrispy, Toffee Crisp McFlurry, Halloumi Fries, and Toffee and Apple Pie. The Big Arch is clearly aiming to make a statement, with McDonald's bosses describing it as "iconic" and "unparalleled". But is it as good as some say? Here's what we thought. The Big Arch, in short, is totally worth the hype. My partner and I both loved it, and he can't stop raving about it. The burgers were incredibly juicy, with two beef patties in each one, and the generous helping of Big Arch sauce was ridiculously good. There's also slices of white cheddar, crispy and fresh onions, shredded lettuce, and crunchy pickles. It's as bold and delicious as it sounds. However, it is a little on the expensive side for McDonald's. A Big Arch on its own will set you back £7.99, with a medium meal at £9.99 and a large for £10.79. While at first glance, it might seem a bit steep, you're getting a seriously stacked burger, and sides if you go for the meal. Honestly, I've paid more at other places and still walked away hungry. Elsewhere the Cheesy McCrispy features a 100% chicken breast fillet with a crispy coating, topped with lettuce, crispy onions, tangy pink pickled onion chutney, bacon, Emmental cheese, and a rich deluxe cheese sauce. Article continues below The McDonald's burger was juicy (Image: Sophie Buchan ) This burger was packed with flavour, and if I had to nitpick, I'd just want a little extra sauce. Other than that, it was really good, so good in fact. The chicken was juicy, tender, and fell apart easily, and there was plenty of bacon. Content cannot be displayed without consent Next up we tried the Halloumi Fries. Our only complaint is we'd have happily eaten more than four, and they were especially tasty when dipped in the sweet chilli sauce. My favourite, though, was the Toffee and Apple Pie. I split it with my partner, and I wish I'd kept it all to myself. The ultimate treat, it was rich, sweet, and packed with the gooey apple sauce, which was full of flavour. The warm, crispy outside made it even better. A disappointment (Image: Sophie Buchan ) Article continues below The Toffee Crisp McFlurry, however, was less impressive. We didn't get the Toffee Crisp pieces and when our McFlurry arrived it was also only half full. is back but sadly, we didn't get the Toffee Crisp pieces. When it arrived, our McFlurry was only half full too with just a bit of sauce.
Extra.ie
a day ago
- Entertainment
- Extra.ie
Irish McDonald's fans to go wild as brand new menu item drops
Fast food favourite McDonald's have brought out their brand new burger — which features a whole new sauce. Earlier this year, the beloved restaurant revealed they were bringing back some discontinued items ahead of the summer season, including the Biscoff McFlurry and the Biscoff Frappe. Now, a new addition has landed on the menu. Fast food favourite McDonald's have revealed they are introducing a brand new burger to their menu later this month — with a whole new sauce. Pic: Jeff Gilbert The Iconic Big Arch is designed for those who don't do things by halves, with a spokesperson for McDonald's promising that the burger will satisfy 'even the fiercest McDonald's hunger.' The new burger is described as a 'hot, juicy beef, cheddar cheese and signature Big Arch sauce' shaped icon and hit McDonalds restaurants nationwide on Wednesday, June 18. The burger sees two juicy 100% Irish beef patties stacked on top of each other, topped with white cheddar cheese slices, crispy onions, fresh onions, shredded lettuce, crunchy pickles, and finished off with the signature Big Arch sauce. The burger is sandwiched into a poppy and sesame seed-topped bun, with McDonald's promising maximum flavour and total satisfaction. Pic: Jeff Gilbert The spokesperson shared: 'The Big Arch sauce is packed full of that unmistakably McDonald's flavour. Rich, creamy and packed with serious flavour, bringing the Big Arch to life in every bite.' The burger is sandwiched into a poppy and sesame seed-topped bun, with McDonald's promising maximum flavour and total satisfaction. Thomas O'Neill, head of Menu at McDonald's UK & Ireland, said the new iconic burger required an 'equally iconic sauce.' Pic:'This isn't just about size, it's about flavour,' he said, 'With double layers of beef, crispy onions, and the hero of the build, our signature sauce, every bite is crafted to hit the spot to satisfy serious McDonald's hunger. 'Big, bold, and packed with serious deliciousness.'
Irish Daily Mirror
a day ago
- Business
- Irish Daily Mirror
McDonald's announce new burger in Ireland with a twist that's 'worth the hype'
McDonald's Ireland has launched a new burger that they say is 'built for serious hunger' - and the twist is a new sauce. The fast food giant today launched the Big Arch – heralding "a bold new addition to the menu, built for serious hunger and packed with flavour". The burger features two 100% Irish beef patties, white cheddar cheese slices, crispy onions, shredded lettuce, crunchy pickles and their signature "Big Arch" sauce. It's available in restaurants and via McDelivery now and they say Big Arch sauce is "packed full of that unmistakably McDonald's flavour. Rich, creamy and packed with serious flavour, bringing the Big Arch to life in every bite" Thomas O'Neill, Head of Menu at McDonald's UK&I, said: 'A new iconic burger needs an equally iconic sauce, and we've taken it up a notch with the Big Arch. This isn't just about size, it's about flavour. "With double layers of beef, crispy onions, and the hero of the build, our signature sauce, every bite is crafted to hit the spot to satisfy serious McDonald's hunger. Big, bold, and packed with serious deliciousness.'.
