McDonald's is tapping into a beloved – though grumpy – Christmas character for its new, limited-edition meal.
McDonald's is launching The Grinch Meal on Tuesday, Dec. 2. The holiday meal, which will be available at participating restaurants nationwide, features Dill Pickle "Grinch Salt" McShaker Fries, a new menu item. The classic McDonald's fries are served with dill pickle seasoning on the side. Customers may then toss the fries and seasoning together in a McShaker bag to create their own tangy potatoes.
The Grinch Meal was first introduced in Canada in 2024. Due to the meal's success, it was a "no-brainer" to bring it to the U.S., Alyssa Buetikofer, chief marketing and customer experience officer of McDonald's USA, said in a statement.
Here's what to know about The Grinch Meal at McDonald's.
What does The Grinch Meal include?
According to a McDonald's news release, The Grinch Meal includes:
- Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets
- Dill Pickle "Grinch Salt" McShaker Fries
- Medium Drink
- A pair of Grinch and McDonald's themed socks (available in red, blue, yellow and green)
When is The Grinch Meal available?
The Grinch Meal is available at participating McDonald's locations starting Tuesday, Dec. 2.
How much does the Grinch Meal cost?
The Grinch Meal's price varies per location.
Greta Cross is a national trending reporter at USA TODAY. Story idea? Email her at gcross@usatoday.com.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: The Grinch is coming to McDonald's. See the holiday meal.
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