In light of the recent spike in egg prices causing some eateries to implement additional charges, a senior executive from McDonald’s has assured customers that there will be no such price hike at their establishments. Quite the contrary, the renowned fast food giant is gearing up to offer its iconic Egg McMuffin sandwich at a discounted rate in honor of the sandwich’s 50th anniversary.
Michael Gonda, the Chief Impact Officer at McDonald’s USA, has confirmed that the company has no plans to introduce surcharges on egg-based products. Apart from the beloved McMuffins, eggs feature prominently in other menu items such as biscuits, McGriddles, sausage burritos, and the Big Breakfast platter.
To mark the 50th milestone of the Egg McMuffin, McDonald’s has exciting news for its loyal patrons. On a special Sunday, customers will have the opportunity to indulge in an Egg McMuffin or a Sausage McMuffin with Egg for just $1 through the McDonald’s mobile app. Additionally, a fantastic buy one, get one free deal for the Sausage McMuffin with Egg will be available on the app from March 3 to March 30.
In a nostalgic reflection, McDonald’s highlighted the significant impact of the Egg McMuffin on the breakfast sandwich scene. The brilliant concept was initially proposed by Herb Peterson to Ray Kroc, envisioning a portable version of eggs benedict that could be relished on-the-go.
David Peterson, the son of Herb Peterson and a McDonald’s franchise operator, fondly recalled the inception of this groundbreaking idea and its evolution into a cornerstone of the McDonald’s breakfast menu. He expressed pride in witnessing the enduring popularity of this innovation over the past five decades and the opportunity to pass on this culinary legacy to a new generation of breakfast enthusiasts.
Amidst a staggering 53% increase in egg prices from February 2024 to January 2025, as reported by the January 2025 consumer price index, several major restaurant chains like Denny’s and Waffle House have resorted to imposing surcharges on dishes containing eggs. Despite this, the overall rise in food prices has been relatively modest at 2.5% over the 12-month period ending in January.
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Supermarkets have started limiting the quantity of egg purchases due to supply challenges.
