Who owns McDonald’s?
McDonald’s has been a key part of millions of Brit’s lives for decades now.
But who owns the legendary restaurant chain?
McDonald’s has been owned by Kroc, set up by Ray Kroc, since April 1955.
Ray Kroc was an American businessman, who went into partnership with the McDonald brothers in 1955.
McDonald’s made huge changes to its burgers
For the first time in decades, McDonald’s made massive changes to its burger recipe last month.
In a bid to improve flavour and modernise the classic burgers, Maccy’s made the following changes:
- Beef patties – tighter sear on the grill for hotter, sizzling and juicier beef patties for maximum flavours
- Grilled onions – new processes on the girl involve adding white onions on top of patties as they cook for added colour and charred flavour
- Lettuce – fresh lettuce straight from that fridge for a crunchier taste
- Cheese – hotter beef patties will make the cheese more melted, creating a smoother texture
- New buns – buttery, brioche-style recipe and freshly toasted
Looking back on the McRib
The McRib is perhaps the most legendary lost item on the McDonald’s menu.
First launched across the UK in 1981 the cult-classic sandwich only lasted four years.
Despite regular attempts to bring the BBQ item back, the McRib would remain shelved for decades before its eventual return in 2015.
And even that return was brief.
McDonald’s site explains why the sandwich doesn’t appear on their menu.
It says: “Many of our restaurants do not have enough grill capacity to cook pork and beef products at the same time.”
McDonald’s fans react to huge menu shake-up coming in days
McDonald’s is adding a host of new items to its menu next week and it’s safe to say fans are excited.
One of those items is the new Lotus Biscoff Frappe and foodies are already drooling at the thought of it.
One X user said: “OMG that looks unreal.”
While a second fan commented: “I love Biscoff I am so excited for this one.”
Another added: “Lotus Biscoff Frappe, let’s go!”
What drinks are included in the Winning Sips game?
Only selected cold drinks are included in this year’s promotion. Hot drinks are not included.
This is the full list of qualifying drinks:
- Coca-Cola Zero Sugar
- Diet Coke
- Sprite Zero
- Coca-Cola Classic
- Fanta Orange
- Oasis
- Chocolate Milkshake
- Strawberry Milkshake
- Banana Milkshake
- Vanilla Milkshake
Any of these drinks will contain Winning Sips peel stickers but they must be a medium or large size.
What is the Bonus Sip?
McDonald’s launched a new element to the Winning Sips game this year called Bonus Sip.
If a player scans seven digital codes into the app, they will get 1,500 MyMcDonald’s Rewards points, or seven Bubbles.
These Bubbles can then be exchanged for another medium cold drink and another chance to play. But you can only do this three times.
You don’t have to use the MMR points to play Winning Sips again and can save up the points for another purchase.
However, you have to use up any points accrued from the Winning Sips game before April 31.
