Press Releases
September 19th, 2011
SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA McDONALD’S® RESTAURANTS AMONG FIRST IN NATION TO OFFER CUSTOMERS THE NEW HAPPY MEAL®
LOS ANGELES ( September 16 , 2011) – Today, Southern California McDonald’s restaurants will unveil a new Happy Meal which will automatically include Apple Slices (¼ cup or ½ serving) and new smaller size French Fries (1.1 ounces) as a side to the choice of Chicken McNuggets®, a Hamburger, or Cheeseburger. The meal also includes a choice of beverage in which 1% white milk or fat-free chocolate milk will be options. The new Happy Meal is now available at all Southern California McDonald’s restaurants beginning today, Friday, September 16 and nationwide by the first quarter of 2012. The new Happy Meal aims to address a challenge kids face in meeting the recommended daily consumption of produce. The new Happy Meal is anticipated to introduce about 100 million cups of produce annually into the diets of McDonald’s youngest customers. “We are thrilled to be one of the first markets to offer the new Happy Meal to our customers,” said Michael Mangione, McDonald’s owner/operator and president, McDonald’s Operators’ Association of Southern California (MOASC). “At McDonald’s, the customer always comes first and with the new Happy Meal we are reinforcing our commitment to offer our youngest customers improved nutrition choices.” McDonald’s USA recently announced its “Commitments to Offer Improved Nutrition Choice,” which strive to help customers – especially children and families – make nutrition minded choices whether visiting McDonald’s or elsewhere. In addition to adding a produce or low-fat dairy option to every Happy Meal, McDonald’s will reduce added sugars, saturated fat and calories through varied portion sizes, reformulations and innovations by 2020. Furthermore, the company will reduce sodium an average of 15 percent across its national menu of food choices by 2015. The new Happy Meal is the latest example of McDonald’s ongoing menu evolution, which has included adding low-fat milk (1991), changing the McNugget recipe so that it’s made with white meat chicken (2003), and offering new Happy Meal choices like Apple Dippers with Low-Fat Caramel Dip (2004). More Happy Meal fruit and vegetable choices are under development and expected to roll out over the next few years.
September 1st, 2011
McDONALD’S® WEDNESDAYS RETURN TO THE L.A. COUNTY FAIR
Ticket Proceeds Benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities® of Southern California
Los Angeles (September 1, 2011) – Beginning today, Southern California McDonald’s® restaurants will offer “McDonald’s Wednesdays” L.A. County Fair vouchers, which can be exchanged for admission tickets and unlimited carnival ride wristbands for the discounted price of $20, a savings of $62. A portion of the proceeds from each ticket purchased with the “McDonald’s Wednesdays” voucher will benefit Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California.
The voucher must be redeemed at the L.A. County Fair admissions gate on Wednesday Sept. 7, 14, 21, or 28. “McDonald’s Wednesdays” vouchers will be available in the lobbies of participating McDonald’s restaurants in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties or online at www.mcdonaldssocal.com. The L.A. County Fair takes place from Sept. 3 – Oct. 2, 2011.
“With this promotion, we hope customers enjoy a fun day at the Fair while knowing they helped raise funds for the families of seriously ill children who are served by the programs of Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California,” said Michael Mangione, Jr., McDonald’s owner/operator and president of the McDonald’s Operators’ Association of Southern California (MOASC).
Committed to providing comfort, care and support to children and families in Southern California, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Southern California operates five Ronald McDonald Houses in Bakersfield, Loma Linda, Los Angeles, Orange County and Pasadena, with a sixth on the way in Long Beach, two Ronald McDonald Family Rooms, Camp Ronald McDonald for Good Times, a Community Grants Board and four scholarship programs.
MOASC is comprised of more than 600 franchised and company-owned restaurants in the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura.
August 8th, 2011
TAKE A BREAK FROM THE HEAT THIS SUMMER WITH THE NEW MANGO PINEAPPLE REAL FRUIT SMOOTHIE, NOW AVAILABLE AT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA McDONALD’S® RESTAURANTS
LOS ANGELES (June, 2011) – Now McDonald’s line of Real Fruit Smoothies from McCafé will be joined by a new taste experience, introducing the new Mango Pineapple Real Fruit Smoothie, available at McDonald’s® restaurants in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties, for a limited time only.
“It's a combination of real fruit - mango and pineapple - and creamy low-fat yogurt blended smooth with ice to create the newest Real Fruit Smoothie,” said Neal Ruby, McDonald’s owner/operator and president, McDonald’s Operators’ Association of Southern California (MOASC). “Smoothies, especially those made with real fruit, are more than just a drink, they are a refreshing, slow-sipping tasteful experience that revitalizes the mind and body.”
The new Mango Pineapple smoothie is a blend of sweet mango and juicy pineapple blended with creamy low fat yogurt and ice, available this summer for a suggested retail price of $2.39. Price and participation may vary.
McDonald’s continues to evolve McCafe as a preferred beverage destination and a credible national player in blended beverages through the new flavor news of Mango Pineapple. Nutrition information for McDonald’s Mango Pineapple Smoothie, as well as all other McDonald’s menu items, are available on McDonald’s website www.mcdonalds.com
MOASC is comprised of nearly 600 franchised and company-owned McDonald’s restaurants in the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura. Follow us on Twitter @McDonalds_SoCal.
August 8th, 2011
THE ASIAN SALAD RETURNS TO SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA McDONALD’S® RESTAURANTS
LOS ANGELES (May 18, 2011) – McDonald’s® restaurants in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties are once again offering the popular Asian Salad, for a limited time only.
The Asian Salad is a blend of fruits and vegetables including a variety of premium greens, crisp snow peas, edamame, red bell peppers and sweet mandarin oranges topped with toasted almonds and warm orange-glazed grilled or crispy chicken. This premium salad will be available until September 5 for a suggested retail price of $4.69. Price and participation may vary.
“The Asian Salad is another example of McDonald’s commitment to offering balanced choices at an affordable value,” said Neal Ruby, McDonald’s owner/operator and president, McDonald’s Operators’ Association of Southern California (MOASC). “We are thrilled to kick off the summer with the return of one of our most popular menu items.”
McDonald’s Asian Salad joins the line of fresh entrée Premium Salads including the Southwest, Bacon Ranch and Caesar Salads. Every entrée Premium Salad contains about three cups of vegetables and up to 16 varieties of premium greens.
Nutrition information for McDonald’s Asian Salad, as well as all other McDonald’s menu items, are available on McDonald’s website www.mcdonalds.com
MOASC is comprised of nearly 600 franchised and company-owned McDonald’s restaurants in the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura. Follow us on Twitter @McDonalds_SoCal.
August 8th, 2011
AS THE WEATHER WARMS UP THIS SUMMER, COOL OFF WITH THE NEW FROZEN STRAWBERRY LEMONADE, AVAILABLE AT SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA McDONALD’S®
LOS ANGELES (May, 2011) – McDonald’s® is rolling out Frozen Strawberry Lemonade, the newest blended ice beverage in the McCafé® line. Over the past several years, McDonald’s has built the McCafé brand with the introduction of Premium Roast and Iced Coffee, espresso-based drinks, Real Fruit Smoothies, Frappes and hot chocolate. Frozen Strawberry Lemonade is available at McDonald’s® restaurants in Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura counties.
The new McCafé Frozen Strawberry Lemonade combines the sweetness of strawberry and tartness of lemon in a refreshing icy beverage, which will be an annually reoccurring item on the McCafé menu available for a suggested retail price of $1.69. Price and participation may vary.
“McDonald’s is expanding its beverage line with the introduction of the New McCafé Frozen Strawberry Lemonade, which combines the sweet taste of strawberry and the tartness of lemon to create a refreshing blended ice beverage,” said Neal Ruby, McDonald’s owner/operator and president, McDonald’s Operators’ Association of Southern California (MOASC). “The addition of Frozen Strawberry Lemonade to the McCafé line-up will further reinforce McDonald’s as a destination for quality beverages.”
Nutrition information for all McCafé beverages and all other McDonald’s menu items are available on McDonald’s Website www.mcdonalds.com
MOASC is comprised of nearly 600 franchised and company-owned McDonald’s restaurants in the counties of Los Angeles, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino and Ventura. Follow us on Twitter @McDonalds_SoCal.