All the fast food chain menu changes hitting UK restaurants this month including new McDonald’s items & Greggs shake-up
FOODIES are in for a treat this month and several fast food chains are shaking up their menus with all new and returning items.
Big names such as McDonald’s and KFC has revealed the changes in recent weeks.
The home of the Big Mac will be bringing back some familiar favourites as early as next week.
While KFC customers have been thrilled to learn that a beloved burger is making a comeback, and it’s had an upgrade.
Not only that but those with a sweet tooth can pick up three flavours of a new milkshake-dessert hybrid.
Bakery giant Greggs has also announced its taking on McDonald’s and KFC by launching burgers on its menu for the first time.
We reveal all on prices, release dates and menu items below.
McDonald’s
As we head into spring, the fast-food giant will add the Philly Cheese Stack, Raspberry and White Chocolate Pie and a Mars McFlurry to the menu.
It’s the first time customers will be able to get their hands on the seasonal burger since last September.
It features two beef patties with a cheese sauce, cheese slices, grilled and crispy onions and pickles served in a toasted bun.
The burger will cost £5.29 on its own, or bag a medium meal for £6.99.
To celebrate Valentine’s Day, Maccies has brought back its Raspberry and White Chocolate pie for £1.99.
The dessert comes with a crispy pink pastry filled with a smooth white chocolate ganache and raspberry compote.
It made its debut for Valentines Day back in February 2024, and it has not featured on the menu since.
Finally, McFlurry fans will have a chance to mix the classic ice-cream with an iconic chocolate bar.
The Mars McFlurry, consists of dairy ice cream swirled with crunchy chocolate-covered nougat pieces and topped with caramel sauce.
You’ll be able to pick it up for £2.19 for a regular size or £1.69 for a mini.
Both the Philly Cheese Stack and the Raspberry and White Chocolate Pie are available from tomorrow (February 12) to until May 6.
The McFlurry will only be available until March 25.
Juice lovers will also be treated to a never seen before Tropicana Apple drink.
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.
KFC
KFC is rolling out a new and improved version of its Double Down burger, which was last seen on the menu nearly half a decade ago.
The burger, which features two breaded chicken breasts instead of a sandwich bun was last seen on the menus in 2019.
KFC said it is now bringing the dish back, but with a twist.
The snack now also features a hash brown wedged between the chicken buns along with cheese and KFC Supercharger sauce.
Lovers of the fried dish have given the burger glowing reviews every time it returns to menus.
One even described it as the “holy grail” of burgers.
The burger made its comeback on February 10.
It costs £7.49 as a single item, or £9.49 if you want to add fries and a drink.
A box meal including the burger, fries, a side drink and two hot wings costs £11.49.
But if you want to get your hands on the treat you will need to act fast.
It will only be on menus until March 16, giving customers just five weeks to try it out.
KFC has also announced a brand-new drinks range called Kwench.
The extensive new offering will include “Poppin’ Refreshers, Lemonades, Krunch Shakes and Iced Koffee Krunch”.
The lineup is sadly only available in Manchester for the time being though.
Greggs
Greggs is adding a new chicken burger and wrap to menus as part of its hot made-to-order range.
The BBQ crispy chicken burger will cost £4, while the wrap has southern fried chicken goujons and costs £3.80.
Both items are part of the Hot Sandwich Deal, which includes any hot sandwich, wedges, or side salad and a drink for £4.95.
It landed on menus this Thursday, February 6.
Greggs hot, made-to-order range is now available in over 150 shops, with plans to double its availability to 300 shops by spring.
You can see the full list of stores stocking the new menu drop in our story.
Elsewhere, in shops nationwide, Greggs has brought back its Katsu Chicken Bake.
This comes with chicken breast in a Japanese-inspired Katsu style curry sauce, wrapped in puff pastry.
For those with a sweeter tooth, the Cherry Bakewell Muffin is also back.
Meanwhile, the Cinnamon drinks range is returning to the menu including the Cinnamon Swirl Latte and Cinnamon Flat White.
How to save money eating out
THERE are a number of ways that you can save money when eating out. Here's how:
Discount codes – Check sites like Sun Vouchers or VoucherCodes for any discount codes you can use to get money off your order.
Tastecard – This is a members club where you pay to have access to discounts worth up to 50 per cent off at thousands of restaurants. It costs £4.99 a month or £34.99 for the year.
Loyalty schemes – Some restaurants will reward you with discounts or a free meal if you register with their loyalty scheme, such as Nando’s where you can collect a stamp with every visit. Some chains like Pizza Express will send you discounts for special occasions, such as your birthday, if you sign up to their newsletter.
Voucher schemes – Look out for voucher schemes offered by third party firms, such as Meerkat Meals. If you compare and buy a product through CompareTheMarket.com then you’ll be rewarded with access to the discount scheme. You’ll get 2 for 1 meals at certain restaurants through Sunday to Thursday.
Student discounts – If you’re in full-time education or a member of the National Students Union then you may be able to get a discount of up to 15 per cent off the bill. It’s always worth asking before you place your order.