
McDonald's is giving away FREE food and up to £10k cash as part of new Side Missions offer
LOVIN' IT McDonald's is giving away FREE food and up to £10k cash as part of new Side Missions offer
MCDONALD'S is launching a new game with free food and cash worth £10,000 up for grabs.
The fast food chain's new Side Missions will kick off on July 14 and last until August 25.
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During weekdays, customers can unlock special food deals through the McDonald's App
Credit: McDonald's UK
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Deals include items like £1.39 Chicken McNuggets, £5 Shareboxes, or 15% off when you spend £15
Credit: McDonald's UK
During weekdays, customers can unlock special food deals through the McDonald's App.
You can download the app from Google Play or the Apple App Store and then tap on the "Side Missions" section to take part.
Deals include items like £1.39 Chicken McNuggets, £5 Shareboxes, or 15% off when you spend £15.
The food offers change daily, so there's always something new to try.
These offers are valid from 11am to midnight on the day you claim them.
On weekends, customers have the chance to win instant prizes - including £10,000 in cash.
Customers just need to tap on the Side Missions in the app and see if they've won.
Prizes include £10,000 cash (four winners), £100 Argos or Virgin Experience vouchers, cinema tickets, and free McDonald's favourites like Fries or Mini McFlurries.
All rewards are then delivered straight to the app, which customers can claim in-store or online.
Customers can play once a day throughout the campaign.
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Weekday food offers are only available Monday to Friday. Weekend prizes must be claimed by 9:59am on Tuesday, August, 26.
Food prizes won on weekends expire at midnight on Monday, August 25.
Full list of rewards on offer
Week one: July 14: £1.39 for 6 Chicken McNuggets
July 15: £1.99 for 6 McNuggets & Medium Fries
July 16: £1.19 Cheeseburger
July 17: £5 for 20 Chicken McNuggets Sharebox
July 18: 15% off a £15 minimum spend on food and drink
July 19-20: Prize pool
Week two: July 21: £1.99 Big Mac
July 22: £1.99 for 6 Chicken McNuggets & Medium Fries
July 23: £1.19 Mayo Chicken
July 24: £5 for 20 Chicken McNuggets Sharebox
July 25: 15% off a £15 minimum spend on food and drink
July 26–27: Prize pool
Week three: July 28: £1.39 for 6 Chicken McNuggets
July 29: £1.99 for McChicken Sandwich & Medium Fries
July 30: £1.19 Cheeseburger
July 31: £5 for 12 Cheese Sharebox
August 1: 15% off a £15 minimum spend on food and drink
August 2–3: Prize pool
Week four: August 4: £1.99 Big Mac
August 5: £1.99 McChicken Sandwich & Medium Fries
August 6: £1.19 Mayo Chicken
August 7: £5 Cheese Sharebox
August 8: 15% off a £15 minimum spend on food and drink
August 9-10: Prize pool
Rewards in the prize pool include £10,000 cash (four winners), £100 Argos or Virgin Experience vouchers, cinema tickets, and free McDonald's favourites like Fries or Mini McFlurries.
What else is happening at McDonald's?
Last week, McDonald's introduced a new twist on a classic with the launch of the Double Filet-o-Fish.
This new burger includes two crispy Pollock fish patties, along with melted cheese and creamy tartar sauce, all served in a steamed bun – just like the original.
The Double Filet-o-Fish costs £5.29 on its own or £7.39 as part of an Everyday Value Meal.
It joins other menu items like the Big Arch, a massive new burger.
Last month, McDonald's also added four new items to the menu, including the Cheesy McCrispy burger and Halloumi fries.
The Halloumi fries cost £6.69 on their own or £8.49 as part of a medium meal.
This included a Cheesy McCrispy burger and Halloumi fries.
The savoury snack will cost £6.69 on its own or £8.49 for a medium meal.
For those craving something sweet, there's the Toffee Crisp McFlurry or the Toffee Apple Pie.
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