Fresh attention has turned to McDonalds new menu item guide as chains roll out limited-time flavors amid shifting tastes and global tests. Operators note customer pull toward bold sauces and oversized portions, with U.S. spots spotlighting Hot Honey variants just this week. Coverage picks up on international crossovers like the Big Arch gaining traction, while secret menu formalizations in the U.K. stir talk of wider adoption. These moves come against backdrop of protein pushes and nostalgia plays, drawing lines at select doors since early January. Public logs show operators tweaking lines based on app data and social buzz, though full national slates remain patchy. Diners report longer waits for trials, underscoring demand for these tweaks.
The Hot Honey McCrispy Sandwich layers a signature McCrispy filet with spicy-sweet Hot Honey Sauce, crispy jalapeños, shredded lettuce, and creamy mayo on a toasted potato roll. It packs 26 grams of protein, positioning it as a midday fuel option in U.S. tests rolling out January 27. Operators highlight the sauce’s honey heat balance, infused with vinegar notes for tang. Feedback from early samplers notes the jalapeños’ crunch cutting through sweetness without overwhelming. Availability ties to participating spots, with no fixed end date announced yet. This build echoes prior McCrispy riffs but amps spice profile distinctly.
Bacon Hot Honey McCrispy adds thick-cut applewood smoked bacon to the filet, sauce, jalapeños, lettuce, and mayo stack. At 34 grams of protein, it targets heavier appetites in the all-day lineup. Rollout mirrors the base version, starting same date across select U.S. locations. Bacon’s smoke weaves into honey’s warmth, creating layered bite per initial reviews. Crews report quick uptake on app orders, straining prep during peaks. No bundle pricing surfaced publicly, leaving combos to local discretion. Variant underscores chain’s chicken focus amid beef costs.
Hot Honey Snack Wrap wraps a McCrispy strip with shredded cheese, lettuce, and the namesake sauce in a tortilla. Delivering 17 grams of protein, it slots as grab-and-go amid drive-thru surges. Launch aligns with sandwich siblings on January 27, emphasizing versatility for snacks or sides. Tortilla holds firm under sauce drip, per tester notes, avoiding mess common in wraps. Demand spikes in urban tests, prompting restock alerts via app. Positioning avoids full meal heft, appealing to lighter orders.
Hot Honey Sauce Dip Cup stands alone, blending sweet honey, spicy heat, and vinegar subtlety for broad pairing. It elevates nuggets, strips, or fries without commitment to full items. Nationwide from January 27, it invites customization across breakfast or mains. Pure form lets heat build gradually, differing from blended applications. Staff observe upsell success, especially with value plays. Shelf life in cups supports peak-hour grabs.
Hot Honey Sausage Egg Biscuit drizzles the sauce over pork patty, folded egg on butter-brushed biscuit, hitting 17 grams protein for mornings. It extends sauce reach beyond lunch, available all day from launch. Egg’s fold pairs with sausage grease against honey spike. Early morning lines form in test markets, signaling breakfast shakeup potential. No separate promo ties it yet, folding into core rotations.
Big Arch stacks two quarter-pound beef patties with three white cheddar slices, crispy and fresh onions, lettuce, pickles, and tangy Big Arch sauce in a poppy-sesame bun. Weighing near 14 ounces, it dwarfs Big Mac scale in U.K. permanence since early trials. U.S. whispers point to March rollout, fueled by overseas buzz. Sauce’s creaminess binds patties without sogginess, per diner accounts. Buns hold under weight, avoiding slide common in doubles.
Big Arch eyes U.S. doors post-U.K. success, with tests hinting March availability. Permanent status abroad underscores flavor staying power, contrasting limited runs. Operators gauge patty demand amid supply shifts. Social scans show U.S. fans recreating via hacks, pushing official push. Scale demands fryer tweaks in some spots.
Daily Double layers two beef patties, American cheese, lettuce, slivered onions, mayo, and tomato slices for a fresh take. It joins national menu through 2025 end, bundling in $6-7 McValue deals from July. Chicago and Miami roots expand broadly, filling premium single-patty gap. Tomatoes add juice not seen in core burgers. App data drives inclusion, per logs.
Secret Menu formalizes Surf N Turf with two beef patties, Filet-O-Fish fillet, cheese, onions, pickles, mustard, ketchup. U.K. launch January 5 through February tests fan hacks officially. Chicken Cheeseburger swaps beef for coated patty atop beef, cheese, basics. Availability limited, sparking quick lines. Combos challenge assembly norms.
Chicken Big Mac revives in Secret lineup, subbing patties for chicken fillets in classic sauce, lettuce, onions setup. Paired with Surf kin from January 5 in U.K./Ireland. Fans note sauce bridging proteins seamlessly. No U.S. confirmation, but patterns suggest watch.
U.K. Secret Menu drops January 5 with Surf N Turf, Chicken Cheeseburger, Chicken Big Mac, plus dips and shakes. Big Mac sauce pot at 20p turns any item Mac-like. Limited to February 2, it nods social trends without permanence. Espresso Milkshake blends coffee into vanilla base for adult twist. Rollout fuels cross-Atlantic chatter.
Apple Pie Mini McFlurry mixes pie chunks into soft serve, appearing in U.K. Secret wave. Portion controls indulgence amid full-size options. Cinnamon notes evoke classic pie without crust heft. Pairs with burgers in meal tests.
CosMc’s beverages hit 500+ U.S. spots in 2026, blending core menu with specialties. Focus tests innovative mixes beyond shakes. Expansion leverages drive-thru for trials.
Pokémon Happy Meal marks 30th anniversary February-March in U.S., nostalgia via toys. Limited run ties collectibles to kid meals. Cards and figures drive repeat buys.
McCrispy Strips go permanent post-2021 hiatus, coated in pepper breading for dippables. Pairs with new sauces like Hot Honey. First U.S. perm chicken add since then.
McCrispy Strips test glazes: Sweet Chili, Teriyaki, Kickin’ BBQ; seasonings: Spicy Garlic, Sweet Asian, Garlic Parm. Chicago limits expand options. Hand-breaded wings join in bones-in push.
Snack Wraps return July 2025 after five years, now with McCrispy strips in variants like Hot Honey. $2.99 pricing aids value perception. Portability boosts off-premise sales.
Spicy McMuffins add pepper sauce to Egg, Sausage variants from July 8. Cage-free eggs standard now. Heat levels mild for broad appeal.
Bone-in McSpicy wings hand-breaded in Chicago tests rival specialists. Grilled chicken sandwiches with deluxe, BBQ Bacon follow. Poultry pivot amid beef prices.
McValue bundles Daily Double at $6-7 with nugs, fries, drink. App fries free Fridays for rewards members. Flexibility defines 2026 pricing.
McDonalds new menu item guide reveals operators chasing heat, heft, and hacks amid diner drifts toward chicken and custom. Hot Honey’s nationwide splash January 27 layers into McCrispy ecosystem, while Big Arch permanence abroad hints U.S. heft ahead. Secret formalizations validate social ingenuity, though limited runs leave gaps in reach. Protein tallies across wraps and sandwiches signal sustained push beyond burgers, with tests like glazed strips and wings probing deeper. Breakfast extensions via spicy drizzles broaden daypart play. Public records confirm select doors active, but nationwide uniformity lags—app scans show patchy stock. Global echoes, from U.K. dips to CosMc’s creeps, suggest iterative borrowing. What holds unclear: permanence for trials, sauce staying power post-hype. Forward paths hinge on feedback loops, with beef costs and beef preferences pulling strings unseen.
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