Attention, McDonald’s fans! The fast-food giant has announced the release of a new McFlurry, perfect for celebrating the 30th anniversary of this iconic dessert: the Birthday Cake McFlurry. The downside? This ice cream will only be available at select locations—here’s where you can find it.
What is the Birthday Cake McFlurry from McDonald’s like?
The Birthday Cake McFlurry is made with creamy vanilla soft serve, mixed with confetti cookie dough pieces flavored like frosted cake and a birthday cake-flavored syrup.
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When and where will the Birthday Cake McFlurry be available?
It’s already on sale! Unfortunately, this new flavor is only available in Canada. Customers in the United States will have to wait until the fast-food chain announces its arrival in the U.S.
What is a McFlurry?
The McFlurry is a signature frozen dessert from McDonald’s, made with soft-serve ice cream combined with various ingredients like candies, crushed cookies, or sweet sauces. This treat, which quickly became a customer favorite, was invented 30 years ago in Bathurst, a city in New Brunswick, and officially launched on June 7, 1995.
Its name, “McFlurry,” comes from the way it’s made—a fast blend of ice cream with mix-ins using a special spoon that also functions as a mixing tool, highlighting the unique method of incorporating each flavor.
How many McFlurry flavors are there?
Although McDonald’s occasionally introduces limited-edition flavors, only two flavors are regularly available in the United States:
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Oreo
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M&M’s
How much does a Happy Meal cost?
Happy Meal prices vary depending on the food you choose, but here are the approximate costs:
- Hamburger Happy Meal: $4.29
- 4-piece Chicken McNuggets Happy Meal: $4.69
- 6-piece Chicken McNuggets Happy Meal: $5.29
What is MyMcDonald’s Rewards?
It’s the company’s loyalty program. For every $1 you spend, you’ll earn 100 points redeemable for free food, such as a McChicken, fries, or a Big Mac. Remember that your points will expire 6 months after you earn them.
You can redeem your contactless mobile orders through the app by selecting Rewards, choosing the favorite food you want to redeem, and selecting “Add to Mobile Order.” To redeem your points at the restaurant or Drive-Thru, select rewards, choose the item you want to redeem, then select “Use at Restaurant” to get the 4-digit code you can give to the cashier before ordering. Currently, you cannot redeem a reward if your order is for delivery.
How many McDonald’s are there in the United States?
Currently, the company has 13,598 restaurants in 54 states of the United States.
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History of McDonald’s
In 1954, Ray Kroc had the opportunity to visit a small restaurant in San Bernardino, California, owned by brothers Dick and Mac McDonald. Although the place was simple, Kroc was amazed by the remarkable efficiency with which it operated. The McDonald brothers had designed a streamlined menu that only included burgers, fries, and drinks, which allowed them to maintain high standards of quality and offer fast service.
When Kroc learned that the brothers were looking for a new franchisee, he saw a great business opportunity. In 1955, he founded McDonald’s System, Inc., which would later become McDonald’s Corporation. Six years later, he acquired the exclusive rights to the McDonald’s name and operating system.
In 1958, the chain celebrated a major milestone: the sale of 100 million hamburgers. Today, McDonald’s is one of the most recognized fast food brands globally, with over 36,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries around the world.
