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The Advertiser
10-07-2025
- General
- The Advertiser
Get stuffed. Can fast food outlets stop taking over our towns?
When a Macca's opened not far from my house, I panicked. My kids were still little and I worried about the impact of golden arches on their tiny bodies. Sure, I was the kind of mother who could easily say no to whingeing children, but how much easier is it if you don't have to have that conversation in the first place. Now it turns out that I am joined on my own personal crusade (which included walking around the long way) by folks all over the world. They want their local areas to just say no to fast food outlets for very good reasons. Gateshead Council, in England's north-east, banned any existing non-fast-food commercial property from being converted into a hot fast-food takeaway. What happened next? British researchers found that those planning policies led to fewer overweight and obese children in that area. They even compared the health of kids from one area to others which had much higher densities of fast food outlets, just to make sure their evidence stacked up. It did. Australians are good at that, too. I came across Monash University's Elizabeth Taylor's work which documents protests against fastfoodification in Ballarat as early as 1977 and Victoria's Clifton Hill in 1987. The best known of all the resident fightbacks is, as Taylor writes, was the "Mountains against McDonald's" campaign by NSW Blue Mountains groups against three proposed McDonald's outlets in the region between 1995 and 2003. Now those campaigns are on the rise again. Proposals for two McDonald's outlets in suburban Sydney are facing backlash over potential noise impacts, "antisocial behaviour", traffic congestion and perceived health risks. Nearly 4000 people signed a petition in opposition to these developments. In Tamworth, the vibe is so similar. Residents are not pleased at the prospect of a third Hungry Jack's in the area, especially when the second one hasn't even been completed. One reader wrote to Tamworth's Northern Daily Leader: "We're known as the fattest town in Australia, and the prevalence of unhealthy takeaways is a big reason why." No one wanted Hungry Jack's in Wallsend either. It's nice to see a politician involved. Last month The Canberra Times's Jasper Lindell reported that ACT City City Services Minister Tara Cheyne wants fast food outlets to move on from the main retail strip in Belconnen which she has dubbed her "problem child". "I'd love the business mix to change. ... They all have a place, but I don't think the best place for them is across from one of the most beautiful, picturesque lakes and vistas that we've got." And let's not forget the drama at ACT's Chisholm shops. So why does it matter? So much tells us why we shouldn't let this happen. US researchers tell us adolescent males who live in environments with very high numbers of fast food restaurants eat at fast food restaurants more often compared to their peers. Other research says neighborhood-level fast-food outlet regulation might work to reduce inequalities in diet and obesity. Plus poverty adds to the pressure, according to international studies. Where there is food insecurity, young people are more likely to turn to fast food. So what can we do? All those residents who pushed back had the right idea. The University of Wollongong's Katherine Kent, a nutrition researcher, says it's really hard for people to walk out into their community and make a healthy food choice. "There's growing access to unhealthy food outlets all across Australia and what that means is even if somebody wants to eat a healthy diet, they're confronted with various unhealthy food outlets," she says. Of course, it's much easier to make a speedy food decision when it's there in front of you and doesn't require any preparation. Kent says: "We know that where you live matters, so if you're living in a region where there's minimal access to fast food, you're just much less likely to have an unhealthy diet versus somebody who might walk out of their home and be confronted with six or seven fast food outlets in a concentrated hub." And this is where local councils have an important part to play in urban planning. But as Kent points out, they are small organisations in the scheme of things. She's had lots of conversations with councils. "They're really acutely aware of this problem of this overabundance of fast food outlets, but when we talk to them they feel that their hands are tied with regards to urban planning. They feel that they are unable to push back on applications for new and healthy food outlets that are being put in for application into local councils." Plus it also relies on residents being the activists, having the agency to take matters into their own hands. READ MORE JENNA PRICE: "What we have found is that sometimes people don't have a lot of agency. They can be unhappy with their own environment but not know what to do in order to change that food environment," she says. And Kent admires the many communities who've pushed back. "The idea that communities is are taking charge over their own health is really wonderful but what it does signal is that urban planners or councils or even state governments are a little bit out of touch with what communities want." Amen to that. Kent admires the actions of the Redfern community in resisting McDonald's. It was a whole bunch of different groups coming together. But she says what residents everywhere need is the unity of the state to provide more stringent laws and regulations and policies that actually allow urban planners to say this: "We cannot have another fast food outlet here because the ratio of healthy to unhealthy food is too high." As it already is. When a Macca's opened not far from my house, I panicked. My kids were still little and I worried about the impact of golden arches on their tiny bodies. Sure, I was the kind of mother who could easily say no to whingeing children, but how much easier is it if you don't have to have that conversation in the first place. Now it turns out that I am joined on my own personal crusade (which included walking around the long way) by folks all over the world. They want their local areas to just say no to fast food outlets for very good reasons. Gateshead Council, in England's north-east, banned any existing non-fast-food commercial property from being converted into a hot fast-food takeaway. What happened next? British researchers found that those planning policies led to fewer overweight and obese children in that area. They even compared the health of kids from one area to others which had much higher densities of fast food outlets, just to make sure their evidence stacked up. It did. Australians are good at that, too. I came across Monash University's Elizabeth Taylor's work which documents protests against fastfoodification in Ballarat as early as 1977 and Victoria's Clifton Hill in 1987. The best known of all the resident fightbacks is, as Taylor writes, was the "Mountains against McDonald's" campaign by NSW Blue Mountains groups against three proposed McDonald's outlets in the region between 1995 and 2003. Now those campaigns are on the rise again. Proposals for two McDonald's outlets in suburban Sydney are facing backlash over potential noise impacts, "antisocial behaviour", traffic congestion and perceived health risks. Nearly 4000 people signed a petition in opposition to these developments. In Tamworth, the vibe is so similar. Residents are not pleased at the prospect of a third Hungry Jack's in the area, especially when the second one hasn't even been completed. One reader wrote to Tamworth's Northern Daily Leader: "We're known as the fattest town in Australia, and the prevalence of unhealthy takeaways is a big reason why." No one wanted Hungry Jack's in Wallsend either. It's nice to see a politician involved. Last month The Canberra Times's Jasper Lindell reported that ACT City City Services Minister Tara Cheyne wants fast food outlets to move on from the main retail strip in Belconnen which she has dubbed her "problem child". "I'd love the business mix to change. ... They all have a place, but I don't think the best place for them is across from one of the most beautiful, picturesque lakes and vistas that we've got." And let's not forget the drama at ACT's Chisholm shops. So why does it matter? So much tells us why we shouldn't let this happen. US researchers tell us adolescent males who live in environments with very high numbers of fast food restaurants eat at fast food restaurants more often compared to their peers. Other research says neighborhood-level fast-food outlet regulation might work to reduce inequalities in diet and obesity. Plus poverty adds to the pressure, according to international studies. Where there is food insecurity, young people are more likely to turn to fast food. So what can we do? All those residents who pushed back had the right idea. The University of Wollongong's Katherine Kent, a nutrition researcher, says it's really hard for people to walk out into their community and make a healthy food choice. "There's growing access to unhealthy food outlets all across Australia and what that means is even if somebody wants to eat a healthy diet, they're confronted with various unhealthy food outlets," she says. Of course, it's much easier to make a speedy food decision when it's there in front of you and doesn't require any preparation. Kent says: "We know that where you live matters, so if you're living in a region where there's minimal access to fast food, you're just much less likely to have an unhealthy diet versus somebody who might walk out of their home and be confronted with six or seven fast food outlets in a concentrated hub." And this is where local councils have an important part to play in urban planning. But as Kent points out, they are small organisations in the scheme of things. She's had lots of conversations with councils. "They're really acutely aware of this problem of this overabundance of fast food outlets, but when we talk to them they feel that their hands are tied with regards to urban planning. They feel that they are unable to push back on applications for new and healthy food outlets that are being put in for application into local councils." Plus it also relies on residents being the activists, having the agency to take matters into their own hands. READ MORE JENNA PRICE: "What we have found is that sometimes people don't have a lot of agency. They can be unhappy with their own environment but not know what to do in order to change that food environment," she says. And Kent admires the many communities who've pushed back. "The idea that communities is are taking charge over their own health is really wonderful but what it does signal is that urban planners or councils or even state governments are a little bit out of touch with what communities want." Amen to that. Kent admires the actions of the Redfern community in resisting McDonald's. It was a whole bunch of different groups coming together. But she says what residents everywhere need is the unity of the state to provide more stringent laws and regulations and policies that actually allow urban planners to say this: "We cannot have another fast food outlet here because the ratio of healthy to unhealthy food is too high." As it already is. When a Macca's opened not far from my house, I panicked. My kids were still little and I worried about the impact of golden arches on their tiny bodies. Sure, I was the kind of mother who could easily say no to whingeing children, but how much easier is it if you don't have to have that conversation in the first place. Now it turns out that I am joined on my own personal crusade (which included walking around the long way) by folks all over the world. They want their local areas to just say no to fast food outlets for very good reasons. Gateshead Council, in England's north-east, banned any existing non-fast-food commercial property from being converted into a hot fast-food takeaway. What happened next? British researchers found that those planning policies led to fewer overweight and obese children in that area. They even compared the health of kids from one area to others which had much higher densities of fast food outlets, just to make sure their evidence stacked up. It did. Australians are good at that, too. I came across Monash University's Elizabeth Taylor's work which documents protests against fastfoodification in Ballarat as early as 1977 and Victoria's Clifton Hill in 1987. The best known of all the resident fightbacks is, as Taylor writes, was the "Mountains against McDonald's" campaign by NSW Blue Mountains groups against three proposed McDonald's outlets in the region between 1995 and 2003. Now those campaigns are on the rise again. Proposals for two McDonald's outlets in suburban Sydney are facing backlash over potential noise impacts, "antisocial behaviour", traffic congestion and perceived health risks. Nearly 4000 people signed a petition in opposition to these developments. In Tamworth, the vibe is so similar. Residents are not pleased at the prospect of a third Hungry Jack's in the area, especially when the second one hasn't even been completed. One reader wrote to Tamworth's Northern Daily Leader: "We're known as the fattest town in Australia, and the prevalence of unhealthy takeaways is a big reason why." No one wanted Hungry Jack's in Wallsend either. It's nice to see a politician involved. Last month The Canberra Times's Jasper Lindell reported that ACT City City Services Minister Tara Cheyne wants fast food outlets to move on from the main retail strip in Belconnen which she has dubbed her "problem child". "I'd love the business mix to change. ... They all have a place, but I don't think the best place for them is across from one of the most beautiful, picturesque lakes and vistas that we've got." And let's not forget the drama at ACT's Chisholm shops. So why does it matter? So much tells us why we shouldn't let this happen. US researchers tell us adolescent males who live in environments with very high numbers of fast food restaurants eat at fast food restaurants more often compared to their peers. Other research says neighborhood-level fast-food outlet regulation might work to reduce inequalities in diet and obesity. Plus poverty adds to the pressure, according to international studies. Where there is food insecurity, young people are more likely to turn to fast food. So what can we do? All those residents who pushed back had the right idea. The University of Wollongong's Katherine Kent, a nutrition researcher, says it's really hard for people to walk out into their community and make a healthy food choice. "There's growing access to unhealthy food outlets all across Australia and what that means is even if somebody wants to eat a healthy diet, they're confronted with various unhealthy food outlets," she says. Of course, it's much easier to make a speedy food decision when it's there in front of you and doesn't require any preparation. Kent says: "We know that where you live matters, so if you're living in a region where there's minimal access to fast food, you're just much less likely to have an unhealthy diet versus somebody who might walk out of their home and be confronted with six or seven fast food outlets in a concentrated hub." And this is where local councils have an important part to play in urban planning. But as Kent points out, they are small organisations in the scheme of things. She's had lots of conversations with councils. "They're really acutely aware of this problem of this overabundance of fast food outlets, but when we talk to them they feel that their hands are tied with regards to urban planning. They feel that they are unable to push back on applications for new and healthy food outlets that are being put in for application into local councils." Plus it also relies on residents being the activists, having the agency to take matters into their own hands. READ MORE JENNA PRICE: "What we have found is that sometimes people don't have a lot of agency. They can be unhappy with their own environment but not know what to do in order to change that food environment," she says. And Kent admires the many communities who've pushed back. "The idea that communities is are taking charge over their own health is really wonderful but what it does signal is that urban planners or councils or even state governments are a little bit out of touch with what communities want." Amen to that. Kent admires the actions of the Redfern community in resisting McDonald's. It was a whole bunch of different groups coming together. But she says what residents everywhere need is the unity of the state to provide more stringent laws and regulations and policies that actually allow urban planners to say this: "We cannot have another fast food outlet here because the ratio of healthy to unhealthy food is too high." As it already is. When a Macca's opened not far from my house, I panicked. My kids were still little and I worried about the impact of golden arches on their tiny bodies. Sure, I was the kind of mother who could easily say no to whingeing children, but how much easier is it if you don't have to have that conversation in the first place. Now it turns out that I am joined on my own personal crusade (which included walking around the long way) by folks all over the world. They want their local areas to just say no to fast food outlets for very good reasons. Gateshead Council, in England's north-east, banned any existing non-fast-food commercial property from being converted into a hot fast-food takeaway. What happened next? British researchers found that those planning policies led to fewer overweight and obese children in that area. They even compared the health of kids from one area to others which had much higher densities of fast food outlets, just to make sure their evidence stacked up. It did. Australians are good at that, too. I came across Monash University's Elizabeth Taylor's work which documents protests against fastfoodification in Ballarat as early as 1977 and Victoria's Clifton Hill in 1987. The best known of all the resident fightbacks is, as Taylor writes, was the "Mountains against McDonald's" campaign by NSW Blue Mountains groups against three proposed McDonald's outlets in the region between 1995 and 2003. Now those campaigns are on the rise again. Proposals for two McDonald's outlets in suburban Sydney are facing backlash over potential noise impacts, "antisocial behaviour", traffic congestion and perceived health risks. Nearly 4000 people signed a petition in opposition to these developments. In Tamworth, the vibe is so similar. Residents are not pleased at the prospect of a third Hungry Jack's in the area, especially when the second one hasn't even been completed. One reader wrote to Tamworth's Northern Daily Leader: "We're known as the fattest town in Australia, and the prevalence of unhealthy takeaways is a big reason why." No one wanted Hungry Jack's in Wallsend either. It's nice to see a politician involved. Last month The Canberra Times's Jasper Lindell reported that ACT City City Services Minister Tara Cheyne wants fast food outlets to move on from the main retail strip in Belconnen which she has dubbed her "problem child". "I'd love the business mix to change. ... They all have a place, but I don't think the best place for them is across from one of the most beautiful, picturesque lakes and vistas that we've got." And let's not forget the drama at ACT's Chisholm shops. So why does it matter? So much tells us why we shouldn't let this happen. US researchers tell us adolescent males who live in environments with very high numbers of fast food restaurants eat at fast food restaurants more often compared to their peers. Other research says neighborhood-level fast-food outlet regulation might work to reduce inequalities in diet and obesity. Plus poverty adds to the pressure, according to international studies. Where there is food insecurity, young people are more likely to turn to fast food. So what can we do? All those residents who pushed back had the right idea. The University of Wollongong's Katherine Kent, a nutrition researcher, says it's really hard for people to walk out into their community and make a healthy food choice. "There's growing access to unhealthy food outlets all across Australia and what that means is even if somebody wants to eat a healthy diet, they're confronted with various unhealthy food outlets," she says. Of course, it's much easier to make a speedy food decision when it's there in front of you and doesn't require any preparation. Kent says: "We know that where you live matters, so if you're living in a region where there's minimal access to fast food, you're just much less likely to have an unhealthy diet versus somebody who might walk out of their home and be confronted with six or seven fast food outlets in a concentrated hub." And this is where local councils have an important part to play in urban planning. But as Kent points out, they are small organisations in the scheme of things. She's had lots of conversations with councils. "They're really acutely aware of this problem of this overabundance of fast food outlets, but when we talk to them they feel that their hands are tied with regards to urban planning. They feel that they are unable to push back on applications for new and healthy food outlets that are being put in for application into local councils." Plus it also relies on residents being the activists, having the agency to take matters into their own hands. READ MORE JENNA PRICE: "What we have found is that sometimes people don't have a lot of agency. They can be unhappy with their own environment but not know what to do in order to change that food environment," she says. And Kent admires the many communities who've pushed back. "The idea that communities is are taking charge over their own health is really wonderful but what it does signal is that urban planners or councils or even state governments are a little bit out of touch with what communities want." Amen to that. Kent admires the actions of the Redfern community in resisting McDonald's. It was a whole bunch of different groups coming together. But she says what residents everywhere need is the unity of the state to provide more stringent laws and regulations and policies that actually allow urban planners to say this: "We cannot have another fast food outlet here because the ratio of healthy to unhealthy food is too high." As it already is.
Daily Mail
03-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mail
BREAKING NEWS McDonald's announces huge plan for Australia - as it reveals major price freeze
McDonald's will leave its budget menu prices unchanged for a year as the company reveals its ambitious expansion plans. Chief Executive Officer Joe Chiczewski on Thursday said the McSmart Meal, which includes two burgers, fries and a drink, would remain at $6.95 for the 12-month period. 'In today's cost-of-living climate, we know the promise of value matters more than ever to our fans across Australia,' Mr Chiczewski said. 'My commitment to Australian customers is clear, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, you can count on us for great value at Macca's.' The CEO revealed McDonald's sells more than 600,000 McSmart Meals each week. Prices on the Loose Change menu, which are all $4 or less, will also remain unchanged for the same period. Sausage McMuffins will cost $4, hamburgers will remain at $2 and frozen Coca-Cola drinks will go for $1. 'It's also available at every single one of our locations nationwide, whether you're dining in, driving (through), or ordering through the MyMacca's app,' he said. 'Our focus and commitment remain unchanged, keeping our menu as accessible and affordable as possible for our customers,' CEO Joe Chiczewski (above) said McDonald's Australia operates more than 1,050 stores nationwide after launching down under in 1971. When it first opened, hamburgers sold for 20c. Mr Chiczewski said the business strived to keep meals 'accessible and affordable'. 'Like many Australian businesses, we've experienced rising costs over the past five years, driven by inflation and other economic factors,' he said. 'And yes, that means some of our menu prices have increased - we're not denying this. 'However, our focus and commitment remain unchanged, keeping our menu as accessible and affordable as possible for our customers. 'Our price promise on the McSmart Meal and Loose Change Menu is at the core of this commitment and ensures we can keep serving up Macca's favourite for less.' The CEO later revealed McDonald's would open between 30 and 50 further locations across the country in the next 12 months. He said there were lucrative 'restaurant gaps' in regions around the nation. 'We're going to open more restaurants over the next 12 months,' he said. 'That is a key priority for our growth strategy. Not just the next 12 months, but over the next few years. 'I would expect over the next 12 months that we would open somewhere between 30 and 50 restaurants.'
Sky News AU
03-07-2025
- Business
- Sky News AU
Australia set for fast food boost at McDonalds CEO announces '30 to 50' new stores nationwide
McDonald's Australia boss has revealed up to 50 new stores will open across the country in the next year. CEO Joe Chiczewski made the announcement on Thursday morning, and said the main focus of the new locations will be to address 'restaurant gaps' across Australia. 'We're going to open more restaurants over the next 12 months,' he said. 'That is a key priority for our growth strategy. Not just the next 12 months, but over the next few years.' Mr Chiczewski hinted Perth may see a large number of new restaurants. 'I would expect over the next 12 months that we would open somewhere between 30 and 50 restaurants,' he said. 'We're absolutely committed to continuing to invest in the Aussie community.' There are currently 1,050 McDonald's stores across Australia. It comes as McDonald's announced on Thursday the franchise would lock the prices of select popular menu items, in an effort to help Australians struggling with the cost of living. Mr Chiczewski said items such as the McSmart meal would remain $7, and Loose Change Menu items would remain $4. 'My commitment to Australian customers is clear, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, you can count on us for great value at Macca's,' he said. 'We're kicking off a year of value with a 12-month price promise on our McSmart Meal and Loose Change Menu. 'Since launching the McSmart meal, we're selling 600,000 McSmart meals a week.' Mr Chiczewski previously held the role of McDonald's Australia's chief restaurant officer. The announcement follows the Fair Work Commission's ruling this week that McDonald's workers in South Australia are now able to negotiate better pay with their union and the franchise.
News.com.au
02-07-2025
- Business
- News.com.au
McDonald's promises 12-month price lock on McSmart Meal, Loose Change menu
McDonald's will lock its prices on a range of popular menu items for 12 months in a bid to keep cost-conscious customers rolling through its stores. CEO Joe Chiczewski announced the price lock on Thursday, casting it as a move to help Australians power through the cost-of-living crisis that has crushed spending power for millions in the aftermath of Covid. 'In today's cost-of-living climate, we know the promise of value matters more than ever to our fans across Australia,' he said. 'My commitment to Australian customers is clear, 24 hours a day, seven days a week, 365 days a year, you can count on us for great value at Macca's.' The price lock is for the McSmart Meal, which includes two hamburgers, fries and a drink for $6.95. Prices on the Loose Change menu, all set at $4 or below, will also remain in place for 12 months. Sausage McMuffins will sell for $4, hamburgers will go for $2, frozen cokes for $1 and soft serve ice creams for 50c. The company sells more than 600,000 McSmart Meals a week, Mr Chiczewski said. 'It's also available at every single one of our locations nationwide, whether you're dining in, driving-thru, or ordering through the MyMacca's app,' he said. 'No gimmicks, no catches, just real McDonald's value.' McDonald's Australia, a division of the larger New York-listed McDonald's Corp, boast 1050 restaurants nationwide. It has been operating in Australia since 1971, when its burgers sold for 20c. Mr Chiczewski said keeping its products 'accessible and affordable' had remained a constant for the business. 'Like many Australian businesses, we've experienced rising costs over the past five years, driven by inflation and other economic factors,' he said. 'And yes, that means some of our menu prices have increased – we're not denying this. 'However, our focus and commitment remain unchanged, keeping our menu as accessible and affordable as possible for our customers. 'Our price promise on the McSmart Meal and Loose Change Menu is at the core of this commitment and ensures we can keep serving up Macca's favourites for less.'
Herald Sun
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Herald Sun
Macca's fans stunned to discover insane cheeseburger price hack
Don't miss out on the headlines from Eat. Followed categories will be added to My News. A woman has discovered a simple way to score a Happy Meal at McDonald's for nearly $3 cheaper than the original price. A Macca's customer named Dani took to social media to ask if someone could explain why a $5.95 Cheeseburger Happy Meal from the fast food giant was cheaper than buying a small Cheeseburger meal for $8.85. 'It's exactly the same thing but you get a toy with the Happy Meal,' she says in a TikTok video. 'The math ain't mathing,' the 36-year-old, who posts on TikTok under the name @danisaidyes, says. At the drive-through at her local McDonald's, the podcaster asks the employee how much a Cheeseburger Happy Meal would set her back. The worker confirms it is $5.95. Dani then asks how much a small Cheeseburger meal costs, and the employee replies that it is $3 more expensive. Dani took to social media to ask if someone could explain why a Cheeseburger Happy Meal from Macca's was cheaper than getting a small Cheeseburger meal. Picture: TikTok/@danisaidyes 'But they're like exactly the same thing but the Happy Meal comes with a toy,' she questions from her car. 'Yeah, pretty much,' the worker replies, adding she 'dies inside' every time someone orders the more expensive option without realising the hack. 'I feel bad for them,' the employee tells Dani during the friendly interaction. Some social media users have since shared their own Macca's hacks to outsmarting the system when it comes to paying for food, while others called Dani out for not 'gatekeeping' the Happy Meal trick. 'A McSmart meal is 7.95 and you get an extra side,' one person said. Another added: 'I been on the McSmart meal for six months easy and now I'm seeing influencers talk about it. Watch them change it!?' 'Mate! Should have gate kept this. Watch the price of a Happy Meal go up,' another said. One person commented: 'It jumps from $5.95 to $11.95 if I order a six nugget Happy Meal instead of three, so works out the same if you order two three nugget Happy Meals then you get another drink and fries for the same price!!! That's my little hack.' Later, the employee said she 'died inside' when someone orders the more expensive option. Picture: TikTok/@danisaidyes 'If you get a McSmart meal you get cheeseburger, small drink, small chips and either another cheeseburger, three nugs or McFlurry for $6.95,' one shared. An employee wrote: 'I work at Maccas and whenever someone asks for a small cheeseburger meal I always put though a cheeseburger Happy Meal.' 'Hack? I've been doing this for years,' another said. Someone else offered up: 'They also sell 20 nuggets for $12.95 but 10 nuggets cost $10.95.' One said: 'I thought everyone knew this? I always order Happy Meals.' A McDonald's spokesperson told the brand was all about affordability. 'Macca's has always been the home of value and affordability, and we know that promise is more important to our customers than ever. It's why our menu features a range of great value offerings and choices for everyone, from individuals to the whole family,' the spokesperson said. 'We love that some adults are choosing the great savings and fun of a Happy Meal! Even more are enjoying the unbeatable value of the McSmart Meal. For just $6.95, you can enjoy a Cheeseburger, Small Fries and a Small Soft Drink AND your choice of a second Cheeseburger, a Chicken n Cheese, Sundae or 3pc McNuggets. 'And don't forget our Loose Change Menu, offering 8 Macca's favourites for $4 and under, including the iconic Hamburger for just $2 or our famous 50c Soft Serve.' Originally published as Macca's fans stunned to discover insane cheeseburger price hack
