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McDonald’s new deal is ‘bad value’ – but I know a menu hack that will save money, says CouponKid Jordon Cox
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McDONALD'S has delighted fans by adding new items to its menu, but CouponKid Jordon Cox says that one new deal is "bad value".
The fast food giant added a total of eight items to its main menu offering earlier this week, including the new Hat Trick burger and McFlurry.
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But it's the new Chicken Sharebox, which can cost up to £11.09, that has been attracting attention for the wrong reasons.
Inside the box, you'll find six Chicken Selects, 12 Chicken McNuggets, plus two McNuggets dips and two Selects dips.
While it may sound like a feast, , who dubs himself Britain's "coupon kid" because of his money-saving know-how, said Maccies fans should think twice before forking out for the deal.
He revealed to The Sun that it's pretty pricey for the amount of food you get and branded it a "bad deal".
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Jordon said: "When restaurants bring out new menu items, it’s always worth looking at the prices and whether any alternatives are cheaper.
"New items demand a higher price to try them - even if they’re very similar to other items.
"So it’s worth having a look around for a better deal."
The 27-year-old said fast food chains have "lots of customisation options" and shared a clever hack for getting the same amount of food found in the Chicken Sharebox for less.
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"You can get 12 chicken McNuggets for £3, using a new ‘three for £3 deal’ on the app.
"Then buy three Wrap Of The Days, which have two Chicken Selects in each.
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"You just need to order without all the contents for six selects.
"So by doing it yourself, it comes to £8.97, which could save you up to £2.12 for the same food.";
The price of the Chicken Sharebox ranges between £10.59 and £11.09 depending on where you buy the deal, so the exact amount that you can save will vary.
For example, it is more expensive at restaurants in London and service stations.
A spokesperson for McDonald's said: "We are always listening to what our customers want and need, and we understand that value is more important than ever right now.
"We also know that our menu needs to work for everyone, for any occasion, and that choice remains essential.
"We think our new range of offers provides exactly that, giving customers the freedom to mix and match or share their favourite menu items and combinations as they choose.’
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McDonald's regularly shakes up its menu offering to give foodies a chance to try new and returning items.
Among the new range is the brand new Hat Trick burger and a new McFlurry which are set to be a big hit with fans.
The burger holds three beef patties, two slices of cheese, grilled onions, mustard and ketchup all in a glazed sesame seed bun.
The Hat Trick is priced at £5.89 but you can upgrade to a meal with medium fries and a drink for £7.69.
The Skittles McFlurry is a soft dairy ice cream swirled with chewy Skittles fudge pieces and sugary pearls, topped with a purple Skittles-flavoured sauce.
The popular Mozzarella Bites have returned a nice replacement for the Cheese and Herb Melts.
They have a warm and gooey cheesy centre encased in a crispy coating and be served with a tomato dip for £2.39.
A new nine Chicken Selects Sharebox has landed on menus for £8.49.
For those who favour a hot dessert the Galaxy Chocolate and Raspberry Pie (£1.99) is now available.
It may put fans in mind of the Raspberry and White Chocolate Pie which left menus in March.
Ice lattes have returned and cost £2.49 and the Galaxy Caramel Mcflurry is back, price at £2.19.
The new menu is available at restaurants across the UK and Ireland.
The Sun put the new menu to the test and we found that two new treats stole all the limelight.
Here's a list of all the new items on the McDonald's menu
- The Hat Trick £5.89 or Medium Meal - £7.69
- McDonald’s Chicken Sharebox - £10.59
- 9 Chicken Select Sharebox - £8.49
- Mozzarella Bites with a Rich Tomato Dip - £2.39
- Skittles McFlurry - £2.19
- Iced Latte - £2.49
- Galaxy Caramel McFlurry - £2.19
- Galaxy Chocolate and Raspberry Pie - £1.99
How to save money at McDonald's
You could end up being charged more for a McDonald's meal based solely on the McDonald's restaurant you choose.
Research by The Sun found a Big Mac meal can be up to 30p cheaper at restaurants just two miles apart from each other.
But you can pick up a Big Mac and fries for just £2.99 by filling in a feedback survey found on any old McDonald's receipt.
The receipt should come with a 12-digit code which you can enter into the Food for Thought website alongside your submitted survey.
You'll then receive a five-digit code which is your voucher for the £2.99 offer.
Make sure you check out all the various apps and platforms if you're ordering McDonald's to your home too.
How do I find my nearest McDonald's?
If you're planning on taking a trip to McDonald's, you'll want to know where your nearest branch is.
The chain has a restaurant locator tool on its website you can use to find your nearest one - and check what time it opens.
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Bear in mind that McDonald's serves breakfast every day until 11am.
After that, the menu switches to the normal menu serving meals such as burgers, chicken nuggets and more.
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