McDonald’s fans, get ready for some serious changes coming your way! The Golden Arches is shaking things up in 2025 with new menu items, better deals, and fixes to those annoying problems that have bugged customers for years. Whether you’re a daily coffee grabber or someone who hits the drive-thru once a week, these updates are going to make your McDonald’s experience way better. From bringing back that beloved Snack Wrap everyone’s been begging for to finally fixing those broken ice cream machines, this year is looking pretty sweet for McDonald’s lovers.
Your wallet will love the new value deals
Money’s tight for everyone these days, and McDonald’s knows it. That’s why they’ve created the McValue platform that launched January 7th. This isn’t just another temporary promotion that disappears after a month. The popular $5 Meal Deal that everyone loved last summer is now permanent, giving you a McChicken or McDouble, four-piece nuggets, fries, and a drink for five bucks.
But here’s where it gets interesting – they’re adding a “Buy One, Add One for $1” deal that works all day. Get your regular breakfast sandwich and add hash browns for just a dollar more. Want two burgers for lunch? Buy one at full price and grab another for a buck. It’s like having a permanent buddy system for your food orders, and it’s way better than hunting for random coupons on your phone.
The Snack Wrap is finally coming back
Remember those amazing Snack Wraps from the 2000s? They vanished in 2016, leaving behind a massive group of heartbroken fans who’ve been pestering McDonald’s ever since. Well, McDonald’s confirmed they’re bringing them back in 2025. The company’s president admits he gets flooded with emails about this one menu item more than anything else.
These weren’t just any fast food item – they were perfect. Grilled or crispy chicken, lettuce, cheese, and your choice of ranch or honey mustard, all wrapped up in a soft tortilla for around two dollars. They were easy to eat while driving, not messy like burgers, and hit that sweet spot between being filling and not too heavy. McDonald’s teased the return date as “0x.14.2025,” which means they’re coming back on the 14th of some month this year, but they’re keeping the exact date secret for now.
Ice cream machines will actually work now
This might be the biggest news of all. Those famously broken McDonald’s ice cream machines that have spawned countless memes and even a tracking website are about to become way more reliable. A new federal regulation that went into effect allows McDonald’s to fix their own machines instead of waiting for the expensive Taylor Company technicians.
Here’s what was happening: when an ice cream machine broke, only Taylor Company repair people could fix it, sometimes charging $300 for just 15 minutes of work. Restaurants had to wait weeks or months for repairs while customers got disappointed. Now McDonald’s can call local repair shops or even fix simple problems themselves. This means your chances of actually getting that McFlurry or cone just went way up.
Bigger burgers are hitting the menu
If you’ve ever finished a Big Mac and thought “I could eat another one,” McDonald’s heard you. They’ve been testing something called the Big Arch burger in Canada and Europe, and it’s headed to America soon. This beast comes with two quarter-pound beef patties, three slices of cheese, crispy onions, pickles, lettuce, and a brand new tangy sauce.
Think of it as McDonald’s answer to all those people who say their burgers are too small. This isn’t some limited-time gimmick either – they’re serious about competing with places that offer bigger portions. The tests overseas went so well that they’re speeding up plans to bring it stateside. When it arrives, it’ll probably become the new heavyweight champion of the McDonald’s menu.
Krispy Kreme donuts everywhere
McDonald’s started testing Krispy Kreme donuts in Kentucky back in 2022, and the response was so good they’re now rolling them out nationwide. They’re already available in Chicago, Pittsburgh, and parts of Tennessee, with the goal of having them in every US location by the end of 2026.
This isn’t McDonald’s trying to make their own donuts – these are actual Krispy Kreme donuts, delivered fresh to stores. You can grab an Original Glazed with your morning coffee or treat yourself to a chocolate-filled one with your lunch. It’s like having two of your favorite places in one stop, which saves time when you’re rushing around. Plus, fresh Krispy Kreme donuts taste way better than the packaged ones you find in grocery stores.
More locations staying open later
Late-night munchies just got easier to satisfy. McDonald’s is extending hours at restaurants across the country, with many going full 24/7 and others staying open past midnight. This puts them in direct competition with places like Jack in the Box and Waffle House that never close.
If you work weird hours, have late-night cravings, or just want breakfast food at 2 AM, this is huge news. No more showing up to find the lights off or being limited to whatever gas station food is available. Whether you need coffee for a night shift or want fries after a movie, McDonald’s is positioning itself as the place that’s there when you need it most.
Faster service through better technology
Nobody likes waiting in line, especially when you’re grabbing a quick meal. McDonald’s is upgrading their entire ordering system to cut down wait times whether you’re using the app, a kiosk, or the drive-thru. The McDonald’s app is getting smarter too, remembering your usual orders and suggesting deals based on what you actually buy.
They’re also creating a new Restaurant Experience Team that’s focused on getting new menu items from the test kitchen to your local restaurant faster. Instead of taking years to roll out improvements, they want to cut that time down significantly. This means when they come up with something good, you won’t have to wait forever to try it yourself.
Way more chicken options coming
McDonald’s chicken sales are now equal to their beef sales, and they’re doubling down on poultry. The McCrispy sandwich is expanding to nearly every market by the end of 2025, giving you a legit alternative to the Big Mac and Quarter Pounder. They’re also working on new chicken strips and pulsing the Chicken Big Mac as a limited-time offer.
This makes sense from both a cost and variety perspective. Chicken typically costs less than beef, so it helps keep prices reasonable while giving you more options. Whether you want something crispy, grilled, spicy, or mild, McDonald’s is building out their chicken lineup to compete with places that specialize in bird. Plus, chicken works better for things like wraps and salads than beef does.
McDonald’s is clearly betting big on making 2025 the year they win back customers who’ve been frustrated with high prices, broken equipment, and limited options. Between better deals, fan-favorite returns, and actually working ice cream machines, your next McDonald’s visit should be noticeably better than your last one. These aren’t just minor tweaks – they’re addressing the biggest complaints people have had for years.
