McDonald’s lovers queue at drive-thrus from 6am as prices slashed on Big Macs and McMuffins after VAT cut
MCDONALD'S addicts queued from 6am this morning to get their fast food fix after prices were slashed in the VAT cut.
Cars lined up outside a Gillingham drive-thru today eager to get cheaper meals after the Government's cut on tax.
Motorists lined the roads near drive-thrus as they waited bright and early for their breakfast feast.
Chancellor Rishi Sunak announced last week he would slash VAT from 20 per cent to 5 per cent.
This includes a a 40p reduction on Extra Value Meals, 30p for every Happy Meal, and 50p on breakfast meals.
It’s the first time that McDonald’s has cut back prices across its menu - and it means a Big Mac meal now costs the same as 2015.
The roll back on prices only applies to takeaway and drive-thru orders - not McDelivery.
The newly reduced menu items were available from 5am today for meals purchased through the drive-thru or in restaurants for takeaway or dine-in (when reopen).
In addition to food prices, the McCafe range is also set to reduce prices, offering black and white coffee for 99p and premium coffees such as cappuccino and latte for £1.49.
However, it is also worth noting that franchises can set their own prices - so customers are encouraged to check when they visit or use the My McDonald's app for the prices at their local branch.
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And the price cuts also won't be applied across the board, with some items remaining the same price, including desserts and cold drinks.
McDonald's say that up to 70 per cent of capacity has been removed to ensure social distancing in its restaurants.
As part of the trial, the chain will open with table service only but customers will be able to order at the kiosk, till or table with the My McDonald's App.
The restaurant still hasn’t reopened seating areas in branches - but when it does the price cut will apply for customers who take a seat to eat their meal.
What has been reduced?
McDonald's has said it will reduce prices for fan favourites.
Here's some of the price changes recommended by the chain, which will be in place from 5am today.
- A 50p reduction on breakfast meals.
- 30p off the price of single McMuffins.
- Black and white coffee for 99p, instead of £1.39.
- Premium coffees such as cappuccino and latte for £1.49 instead of £1.79.
- 20p off McNuggets, the Big Mac, the Quarter Pounder with Cheese.
- 20p off other burgers such as the Filet O'Fish, McChicken sandwich and Veggie Deluxe.
- A 40p reduction on Extra Value Meals.
- 30p reduced for every Happy Meal.
