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Newsweek
26-06-2025
- Business
- Newsweek
McDonald's Menu is Changing: What to Know
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. McDonald's has announced it will stop selling Krispy Kreme doughnuts at its U.S. restaurants starting July 2, ending a joint effort that company leaders described as ultimately "unsustainable." The decision comes as McDonald's launches a series of menu changes—including new desserts, value meals, and the return of the Snack Wrap—affecting restaurants nationwide. The Krispy Kreme partnership, which began in 2022 and expanded in early 2024, supplied doughnuts to around 2,400 McDonald's restaurants across the country. FILE- McDonald's sign advertising Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for sale. McDonald's formed a partnership with Krispy Kreme in 2024 to sell their doughnuts. FILE- McDonald's sign advertising Krispy Kreme Doughnuts for sale. McDonald's formed a partnership with Krispy Kreme in 2024 to sell their doughnuts. Getty Images Why It Matters The end of Krispy Kreme sales at McDonald's signals a shift in the fast-food giant's menu strategy as it faces rising costs and changing consumer preferences. McDonald's recent menu overhauls—including the launch of a McValue menu and new limited-time items—reflect growing competition and heightened price sensitivity among U.S. diners. The move also impacts customers who had enjoyed expanded doughnut options at McDonald's, while offering insight into how restaurant partnerships navigate supply chain and profitability pressures. What To Know McDonald's will discontinue the sale of Krispy Kreme doughnuts at its restaurants nationwide after July 2. The companies jointly characterized the partnership as "strong collaboration" but said the business arrangement was not profitable for Krispy Kreme—a conclusion reached after trying to address costs and demand. Krispy Kreme CEO Josh Charlesworth said: "Ultimately, efforts to bring our costs in line with unit demand were unsuccessful, making the partnership unsustainable for us." McDonald's had initially announced plans in March 2024 to offer three flavors of Krispy Kreme doughnuts, with ambitious rollout expectations through 2026. However, several months later, leaders from both companies decided to suspend further expansion and end the current supply arrangement, citing profitability challenges. New Menu Additions for 2025 The menu changes at McDonald's extend beyond the removal of doughnuts. This summer, several new and returning items are debuting or expanding on U.S. menus. These include: 2025 HERSHEY'S S'mores McFlurry , available starting June 10, blending vanilla soft serve, HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallows (McDonald's USA, June 5, 2025). , available starting June 10, blending vanilla soft serve, HERSHEY'S Milk Chocolate, graham crackers, and marshmallows (McDonald's USA, June 5, 2025). Lemonade as a permanent menu item, featuring real lemon juice and cane sugar, now available nationwide. as a permanent menu item, featuring real lemon juice and cane sugar, now available nationwide. Squishmallows Happy Meals , with collectible toys and associated digital experiences, restocked in May for a limited time. , with collectible toys and associated digital experiences, restocked in May for a limited time. Oreo Shamrock McFlurry returning for a limited run from February 10, blending OREO pieces with Shamrock Shake syrup and soft serve. Value Menu Expansion and Promotions In its largest menu update in years, McDonald's launched an expanded McValue menu in January 2025, featuring eight items across breakfast and the rest of the day. Customers can mix and match select menu items via a "buy one, add one for $1" promotion, which CEO Joe Erlinger described as the company's effort to deliver more options amid inflation and increased menu prices. The expanded value offers follow a period in which McDonald's reported a 40 percent average menu price increase since 2019 and sluggish sales growth in recent quarters. These deals are intended to help attract and retain price-sensitive customers. Snack Wrap Comeback After Customer Demand Another major change coming in summer 2025 is the return of the McDonald's Snack Wrap. Removed from menus in 2016 to streamline kitchen operations, the Snack Wrap will reappear in U.S. restaurants on July 10, in fried chicken Ranch and Spicy flavors. McDonald's highlighted the persistent customer demand and social media campaigns that fueled its revival, including a petition with nearly 19,000 signatures. The new version focuses exclusively on fried chicken, diverging from original offerings that included grilled versions and multiple sauces, in a move aimed at operational simplicity and speed. International Changes and Rewards McDonald's restaurants in the U.K. are also cycling in new items in 2025 and expanded their MyMcDonald's Rewards program. What People Are Saying Alyssa Buetikofer, McDonald's USA's Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer, said: "We were excited and pleased to partner with Krispy Kreme. We had strong collaboration with Krispy Kreme and they delivered a great, high-quality product for us, and while the partnership met our expectations for McDonald's and Owner/Operators, this needed to be a profitable business model for Krispy Kreme as well." What Happens Next Krispy Kreme has announced plans to expand distribution to other retail and international outlets following the end of the McDonald's deal.
SoraNews24
26-05-2025
- Entertainment
- SoraNews24
Krispy Kreme releases Pac-Man doughnuts in Japan… but are they any good?
Celebrate Pac-Man's birthday in the neighbourhood where he was born, with an immersive game experience. The other day, a box of Krispy Kreme Doughnuts arrived at our office in Shinjuku. Well, we thought it was a box of doughnuts until we lifted the lid and found nothing but a sheet of paper inside. Looking closer, we found it was cleverly designed to look like a Pac-Man game screen, with the words, 'Come to Shibuya on 21 May' printed in the lower right corner. ▼ So that's what we did, arriving at the chain's Shibuya Cine Tower branch with no idea what was in store for us. With the entrance covered in illustrations that resembled a Pac-Man game screen, we felt a flutter of excitement as we stepped inside. Looking over our shoulder to check for ghosts, we found ourselves immersed in the world of the game, with Pac-Man motifs all over the place, including the walls and tables. There was even a giant doughnut sculpture on display, creating a fun vibe that had us wanting to take photos at every turn. According to staff, when the original glazed doughnuts are being made, the window decals make it look like the freshly made doughnuts are being carried right into Pac-Man's mouth. ▼ Both the Pac-Man characters and doughnuts appear in gorgeous pixel art designs. With the store itself making it feel like you've stepped into the video game, the setting is complete with a special trio of collaboration doughnuts. The Pac-Man Custard Sprinkle (410 yen takeout; 418 yen for eat-in) brings Pac-Man to life in the form of a custard-flavoured cream doughnut decorated with colorful sprinkles. The Ghost Chocolate (410 yen yakeout, 418 yen for eat-in) is filled with chocolate cream and takes its inspiration from the ghosts that chase Pac-Man, depicting them on the hunt while inside the maze. The Power Strawberry (388 yen takeout; 396 yen for eat-in) features strawberry cream and strawberry icing, so you can enjoy the taste of Pac-Man's delicious power-up item in the real world. The colours of the tables inside the store pop beautifully against the colourful doughnuts, creating a scene that looks like the familiar game screen. ▼ With a ghost, a Pac-Man and a power strawberry on the table, it's hard to resist re-enacting the gameplay on the table. If you opt for takeout, you'll still be able to enjoy the thrill of the Pac-Man game with the limited-edition box that comes with the 'Pac-Man Half Dozen ' value set. Priced at 1,825 yen for takeout or 1,859 yen for eat-in, the set includes the three collaboration doughnuts plus a couple of original glazed and a doughnut of your choice. ▼ Plus, there's an in-store campaign where customers can receive a special collaboration sticker with their purchase. Before leaving, we couldn't resist snapping a commemorative photo of Pac-Man, who was making a special appearance as the manager of the store for one day only. ▼ We were told that Pac-Man's birthday is 22 May and his birthplace is the Shibuya area, which makes this a fitting collaboration. The doughnuts will be available from 14 May to around mid-June, during which time you can also enjoy the game-inspired decorations at the Shibuya Cine Tower store. It's a great way to celebrate Pac-Man's 45th birthday, so be sure to stop by and enjoy the immersive experience while it's available. Photos©SoraNews24 ● Want to hear about SoraNews24's latest articles as soon as they're published? Follow us on Facebook and Twitter! [ Read in Japanese ]
Yahoo
04-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
"Hazards everywhere": Krispy Kreme closed temporarily
Montgomery's sole Krispy Kreme has been temporarily shut down after claims of poor health conditions surfaced online and the state health department issued an emergency order. A representative for the donut company said that the location is closed for repairs due to "equipment malfunction." On March 31, photos of the hazardous conditions taken by an employee surfaced on Facebook. "Krispy Kreme is a total disaster. Hazards everywhere from a grease spill and the management won't close," read a statement from the employee included in the post. "She also forcing the workers to work in those conditions. The lobby is down only the drive thru is open. They are leading people in the blind and risking them getting sick because the manager doesn't want to close the shop for the PROPER CLEANING.' A Employee at Krispy Kreme Doughnuts on Atlanta Highway Montgomery, Alabama took these photos. In their words 'Krispy... Posted by JaMel Jermaine Brown on Monday, March 31, 2025 Hundreds of disgusted comments on the post claimed seeing evidence of the issue originating on Friday, April 28, when several customers tried to go to the establishment only to get turned away on account of the conditions created by the equipment issue. The Alabama Department of Health said that details on their end are limited at this point, but they are acting on the situation. "The Alabama Department of Public Health is aware of the conditions at Krispy Kreme (Montgomery) and the State Health Officer is issuing emergency orders to cease all operations until repairs are made," A statement from ADPH read. "The facility may not reopen until repairs and an inspection are complete." More: Free access to city of Montgomery data available on redesigned portal No clear timeline for reopening is publicly available currently. A representative for Krispy Kreme said that though there's no clear date, the equipment repairs are not projected to take very long. Sarah Clifton covers business for the Montgomery Advertiser. You can reach her at sclifton@ or follow her on X @sarahgclifton. . This article originally appeared on Montgomery Advertiser: Faulty equipment temporarily shuts down Krispy Kreme
