McDonald's dropping all-new sizzling sandwiches...but you better act fast
The fast food empire is reintroducing spicy sandwiches on its breakfast menu for the first time since 2020.
The sandwiches, named the Spicy Sausage McMuffin and the Spicy Sausage McMuffin with Egg, will be making their debut at participating locations nationwide on Tuesday, July 8.
Ingredients include egg, melty cheese, bacon, and a shot of McDonald's signature Spicy Pepper Sauce.
Prices for each sandwich will vary depending on location, and they will only be available for a limited time.
The newest sandwiches are dropping at McDonald's following the return of Blueberry & Crème Pies and the debut of the Hershey's S'mores McFlurry.
The Daily Double is also moving up to the big leagues after successful sales in Illinois, Florida, and Washington state, and will be featured in a new meal on the McValue Platform at all restaurants by the end of the year.
Besides menu twists, McDonald's has won praise recently from fans who were excited to learn about the chain's decision to extend its operating hours at select locations.
McDonald's is launching Spicy Sausage McMuffin and the Spicy Sausage McMuffin with Egg sandwiches on July 8
McDonald's has been busy making changes to recover from a 3.6 percent sales loss in the first quarter of this year.
One of its major changes is to extend its $5 Meal Deal, a popular offer that's been a moneymaker for the business since last summer.
It's also planning to hire 375,000 employees following a 900 restaurant rollout and implement more AI technology into its 43,000 restaurants.
However, the AI technology plan has sparked backlash from customers, along with claims from employees that the McValue menu is 'a whole scam.'
The fast food empire also ended its partnership with Krispy Kreme as of July 2.
The company's competitors have also not had much luck financially this year.
Burger King 's North American sales dropped by 1.3 percent in its first quarter and one of its major franchisees Consolidated Burger Holdings filed for bankruptcy protection.
Wendy's, one of the first chains to fire shots in the summer fast food war, experienced a sales slip in its recent quarter after massive sales increases last year.
McDonald's has been hit with multiple setbacks, including financial struggles and declining customer satisfaction
Starbucks has been experiencing significant sales declines for many quarters over the last few years, leading to CEO Brian Niccol's 'Back to Starbucks' turnaround plan.
Chipotle shockingly experienced its first sales slump in five years earlier in 2025, but investors have been impressed with its plans for high-tech advancements and .
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