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Hardcastle Restaurants Betting Big on Digital

Hardcastle Restaurants, the master franchisee of McDonald's India (West & South), has been working on several digital initiatives for the last 10 years. And the results are for everyone to see. The sales have upped.

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Five Reasons You Can’t Ignore McDelivery - AWebCity

Have you tried the McDelivery app recently? Or have you forgotten the good old McDonald’s because you, at some point in time, thought its menu was limited? Well, it’s time to get rid of all those notions and download the app right away. We can go on and on why you should order via McDelivery

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Best of 2019: McDonald’s India Opened Its 300th Restaurant

It was a great year for Hardcastle Restaurants owned McDonald’s India (West & South). Of course like every other company, there were ups and downs. There were a few learnings. There were milestones achieved and some little disappointments McDonald’s India aims not to have again. But overall, it was a great, fantastic year. Here are a few things we are proud of, that happened this year.

 McDonald’s India (South & West), owned by Hardcastle, opened its 300th restaurant in India

 McDonald’s India opened its 300th store at the landmark location of Churchgate Mumbai! It’s an EOTF restaurant featuring self-order kiosks, wireless chargers, LED lighting among other things. The restaurant, of course, has a McCafe outlet where one can order espresso-based beverages like Cappuccino, good old Latte, Americano, Frappe and desserts like Blueberry Cheesecake, Chocolate Chip Muffin, Chocolate Express Cake, Marble cake, etc. The desserts are not just good to taste, but very pocket-friendly as well. And the economical prices by no means mean that the quality has been compromised in any way. You will love the desserts and come back for more. Also, the coffee at McCafe is handcrafted, which means it is freshly made by expert baristas for every order. 

 Hardcastle Restaurant was featured in GPTW list

 Like many years before 2019, McDonald’s India has been named as a great place to work in India again. The reasons behind this mention in GPTW now and then are many. For example, McDonald’s India gives their employees freedom to work and study at the same time. You can work part-time and attend your college or study a distance learning course. If you want to grow, you can take online courses at McDonald’s as well. The seniors are encouraged to groom their juniors on the floor to grow their skills and be ready for more responsibilities with time. The newcomers are encouraged to ask questions and learn every day. If you are willing to put in hard work and learn from seniors, there is no way you can’t get that promotion at McDonald’s.

McDonald’s India Menu has gone healthier

Yes, you heard that right. Mcdonald’s India has launched whole wheat buns that are healthier than white buns. All you need to do is to mention at the counter while placing order that you want to go for the whole wheat option. When you think about it, with whole wheat buns, and grilled patties that do not contain any artificial colors and preservatives, McDonald’s burgers are one of the most healthy options you have when it comes to eating out or ordering in. And in case you didn’t know already, the McSpicy Paneer Wrap and McSpicy Chicken Wrap which are so tasty and filling, even they now have a whole wheat roti or tortilla or whatever you call it. 

McDonald’s India Burger Price Remains The Same

With all the new EOTF restaurants with good looking décor, the prices of McDonald’s burgers almost remain the same. This means you can order McDonald’s food for your entire family without worrying about the high cost. If you are one of those who almost go broke towards the end of every month, McDonald’s India even has “end-of-the-month offers to make sure you eat tasty, healthy food within a budget. And to make the most of your monthly McDonald’s budget, you should download the McDonald’s app today. It has all the offers you need while placing orders while you are at the McDonald’s restaurant. Don’t forget to select McDonald’s India (West & South) while downloading.

 Happy eating at McDonald’s!

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Five Mcdonald’s India Menu Items That You Can’t Ignore

We all know what McDonald’s is. We all have been there, tried their burgers and fries. Recently, a friend did a little survey to see what are the most popular menu items at McDonald’s and understand the reasons behind it. Before we get into the details, she realized that a few things were governing the popularity of these menu items.

McDonald’s India Burger Price

First of all, who would have thought of a burger priced at Rs 20, now 30 or whatever. It is damn cheap and you can’t ignore the fact that most people look for value for their money. They may end up going to a place a lot, but once they realize a food item is not worth its price, they start frequenting the place a lot less.

McDonald’s India Menu Itself

Let’s take a two minutes’ silence for those who still believe that McDonald’s is just for burgers and maybe fries. Well, they couldn’t be more wrong. You get wraps, you get breakfast muffins, hotcakes, Pizza McMuffins, desserts like McSwirls, and McCafe items like Chocolate Express Cake, Blueberry cake, Chocolate Chip Muffin, great coffee…….

Now let’s move on to the most popular items that you really really can’t ignore…

McDonald’s India’s exclusive McAloo Tikki Burger

No McDonald’s India list can ever be complete without a McAloo Tikki Burger. Like ever. This was the burger that Indianised the concept of burgers and familiarized the brand McDonald’s to Indian households. The Aloo Tikki is as Indian as can be. With tomato mayo and veggies like onions and tomatoes, this burger tastes like nothing you have ever tasted. And it is so cheap! Pizza McPuff

Have you ever craved for pizza but don’t want to have an entire pizza because you are watching your diet. Or maybe all you want is a snack. Nothing. Pizza Mcpuff is what you need. It has cheese and vegetables and tomato sauce, loads of it….You will taste pizza..and it will be good our friend promises Spicy Paneer Wrap

These days, every third food store is selling wraps. It is popular because it is easy to eat. You can easily eat it on the go without making a mess. You don’t even need cutlery. All you need is a foil or a solid paper to just hold it while you go about doing whatever you plan to do. Now if there are so many wrap options in the market, why would anyone buy a wra[p from a burger place like McDonald’s????? 

Aren’t they known just for burgers???? Well, try the Spicy paneer wrap at McDonald’s or the Spicy Chicken Wrap if you are a non-vegetarian. The Paneer is coated in a spicy batter that will be so enjoyed by people who don’t mind some spice. To cool off the heat of the spices, the wrap feature iceberg lettuce and mayo…and we suggest you order a regular or large Coke as well. Just in case.

Veg Maharaja Mac

For the longest time, McDonald’s India offered only Chicken maharaja mac. And that was kinda sad. The vegetarians also would have loved a big burger. Two years back, the Veg Maharaja Mac was introduced and of course, the expectations were high because the Chicken Maharaja Mac was loved not only be Indian customers but even global customers who traveled to India and went to a McDonald’s outlet to get a taste of home.

 The Veg maharaja Mac did not disappoint at all. With a corn and cheese double patty and double buns, it is just perfect a lunch or dinner option. It is by no means just a snack…unless you are like super hungry in the evening.

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McDoanld’s India Is Offering Rice Bowls: Chal Khaana Khate Hain!

It was back in 1996 that McDonald’s first came to India. Looking back in time today, you’ll realize that some of the fondest memories from the past were made at your neighborhood McDonald’s restaurant. Why not get together with your old buds for a nostalgic meal at your same old hangout spot? McDonald’s menu has also changed with time and now we server much more than burgers and fries. When you want to actually want to connect with your loved ones over a meal, you can’t just have a snack. You need more than that, which is precisely why McDonald’s India (West & South) now also offers rice, so that the next time you plan a meet with your friends you can say ‘Chal Khana Khate Hai!’.

McDonald’s Rice Bowl is the newest sensation that’s hit the restaurants recently. And the best part is that there’s not just but two variety of rice bowls that you can order. You get them in both vegetarian and chicken options. So, if you’re a lover of cheese, you must try the Cheesy rice bowl option that comes with veggies and delicious cheese toppings. There is also the spicy rice option that comes with spicy Indian curry and crunchy colorful veggies. You can add chicken with both the options that includes- chicken nuggets, chicken stripes and chicken wings from which you can choose any. The best part is that both Chicken and veg options for the meals and bowls are the same. So, a single Rice Bowl would cost you Rs. 149 and a meal which include fries and a coke would cost Rs. 199 only.

And here’s how we are guaranteeing you’ll have one of the best meal of your life:

 Have A Hearty Sit-Down Meal With Your Good Old Pals

Now you can reconnect with the special people in your life over lunch or dinner at McDonald’s. Take your time and spend some quality moments of happiness and nostalgia as you relish on warm morsels of ‘chawal’. There’s nothing better than a sweet and fulfilling meal with your loved ones and now you can do it at your nearby McDonald’s restaurant.

It’s Healthy And Wholesome

The best part is that now you don’t even have to worry about not having a proper healthy meal at McDonald’s because our rice dishes are prepared with fresh vegetable and rice sourced from organic farms. It is a special mix that is added with the goodness of bulgar along with basmati rice, that is loaded with minerals and low on fat as well. Do you need any more reason not to dig in right away?

 It Comes In Two Delicious Variety

With two delightful and savory choices, you’ll be in a fix to pick your favourite. There’s veggie and cheese rice, and beans and gravy rice. So, you love cheese in everything you eat the first option is certainly for you but if you are a typical Indian brat who still troubles Mommy for good old ‘Rajma-Chawal’ the second option is made for you.

Source: http://www.articlecede.com/food-and-drink/reasons-why-mcdonalds-rice-bowl-is-what-you-should-order-for-your-next-meal/

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McDonald’s Revolutionary Step Towards Sustainability: Biodiesel Produced From Used Cooking Oil

McDonald’s has taken a revolutionary step towards sustainability by becoming the first ever quick service restaurant to recycle the used cooking oil to produce biodiesel which is later used to fuel their trucks. The company is taking aggressive steps towards environmental consciousness and has recently come up with various changes, most significant of which was this.  

The Hardcastle Restaurants Private Limited (HRPL) is McDonald’s master franchisee in the west and south India has confirmed that they are committed to convert 4.5 lakh liters of cooking oil annually into biodiesel. The oil is used to power 20 o 25 trucks of the company that makes trips to more than 275 restaurants across the region carrying supplies from the distribution centers. The director of national supply chain and quality assurance, Vikram Ogale confirmed this on Monday.

The initiative was started a year ago on a pilot basis in Mumbai and has scaled since then and now it is a full-fledged operation. More than half the stores are involved in the process and the target is to meet 275 restaurants of McDonald’s (West & South).

This is a big plan because to meet the target of 275 restaurants McDonald’s India will have to increase production by 67% to 7.5 lakh liters in a year. This will mean addition of another 20 to 25 trucks could be added to the service. In the long term the company plans to scale up the initiative to up to 500 stores in the next four years in both west and south region of India, considering the production of biodiesel also increases consequently.

Further talking about the sustainability project, Ogale mentioned that the company is working towards a partnership with local player called Unicom Biofuels who are in the business of converting cooking oil into biodiesel. He said that the company has been working with them since the past one year in the initiative. The investment going into the process is not yet been discussed, however adding the initiative in their distribution channel.

This can prove to be a revolutionary initiative, since it has the potential to pull in other big players in the restaurant industry to follow suit. As the need to protect is growing and the ethos of a company is judged on their responsibility towards the environment, the initiative can prove to be extremely helpful.  

Meanwhile, the company has also ramped up their efforts to reduce the consumption of plastic in their restaurants in Mumbai and other parts of Maharashtra, after the ban of plastic in the region. The effort was done by introducing paper containers, straws and plates and also glass bottles and steel lunch boxes.  

 In the recent years McDonald’s has upped their ante on multiple sustainable initiatives in the country by introducing sourcing fresh food straight from the farms as well as reducing sodium in salt, saturated fat and oil on its menu.

This effort of biofuel comes from the global target of McDonald’s which includes the plans to reduce the lowering carbon emissions per metric tonne of food and packaging by 31% by 2030.

Source: http://www.articlecede.com/food-and-drink/mcdonalds-becomes-the-first-qsr-to-produce-biodiesel-from-used-cooking-oil/

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McDonald’s Targets Major Expansion of 500 Outlets by 2022

McDonald’s India has been serving quality food to their customers since it first entered India 22 years ago in 1996. Whipping up burgers both traditionally tuned to suit Indian palates, such as McAloo Tikki and Dosa Masala Brioche, as well as classics such as the Fillet-o-Fish burger, McDonald’s has come a long way in establishing itself as a prominent restaurant chain in India. While it entered India with a stellar reputation, many doubted the burger stalwarts’ chances in persuading the uniquely attuned tastebuds of Indians. You see, a vast majority of Indians are non-vegetarian, and even those that are usually do not consume anything other than eggs and poultry meat. Hence, McDonald’s had to tip the odds in their favour by not only dropping their signature Big Mac, but also improvising their menu items.

Today, McDonald’s South and West recorded a total sales growth of 35%, and that has led Vice Chairman of Westlife Development Ltd., Amit Jatia to set his plans for expansion of the franchise in motion. A recent interview conducted by DNA India, Mr. Jatia discussed the QSR (Quick Serving Restaurants) market scenario and challenges faced, and the management approach adopted by the company to overcome these challenges. Notably, the price hike of crude oil and cooking oil

Last quarter, despite rising inflation rates, McDonald’s and Westlife Development Ltd enjoyed a good phase, which led to further development plans. The company has adopted a robust cost rationalization plan, which has worked wonders and delivered solid results. The March quarter experienced a sudden spurt when same store sales growth grew 25.1% to effectively doubling the revenue at Rs.28 crore.

Amit Jatia discussed his target of reaching 400—500 McDonald’s restaurants by the end of the fiscal year 2022. This will see a rise not just in the number of restaurants, but also in locations, as there have been plans to target new cities and towns in West and South India. Most recently, McDonald’s opened their first eatery at Pondicherry, in one of the most prominent malls in the town. Pondicherry welcomes a fair amount of tourists and travellers from across the globe, and it wouldn’t hurt for them to have access to some universally loved food from time to time. Rest assured McDonald’s expansions plans in West and South India will not solely be limited to the solitary branch in Pondicherry, but certain other towns with exciting prospects are also being considered.

Throughout their history, McDonald’s are known to make the most of every occasion, and believes in a proactive approach which involves their customers. Most recently, they launched a special plan to make the most of the ongoing FIFA Football World Cup 2018 held in Russia, by not only holding screenings for every match from the knockout stages, but also offering a number of attractive prizes for those who order a McSaver combo, and use their chicken-fuelled intuition and analytical prowess to determine the winner of any ongoing World Cup fixture being played out at the time.

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Win Goodies At McDonald’s this FIFA World Cup

There are certain things that you can always count on. For instance, you can always rely on McDonald’s to show you a good time while you’re there. Likewise, the 2018 FIFA World Cup, arguably the biggest sporting event in the world is living up to its expectations as well. The electric atmosphere emanating all the way from Russia has spread all over the globe, and football mania has captured our attention. The football world cup has a lot in common with McDonald’s. For starters, they have an immense fan following, they never cease to amaze us, and they always deliver.

This World Cup, McDonald’s has organized screenings all over Mumbai. This is great news for football fans across the city who can now munch on their favourite burgers while cheering their team on fervently. The atmosphere at McDonald’s outlets in Vasai, Colaba, Borivali, Sai Elegance, DLR, Fun Republic, Anupam, Star Mall, AtoZ (Vasai), Shalimar, Mulund, and Koparkhaiane will be the closest fans in India can get to the real action, and all within an arm’s reach of tasty McDonald’s products.

What’s more, there is an exciting contest that fans of football, McDonald’s and both alike can participate in – follow your gut and pick a winner from the football match being screened, and you can get the chance to win some amazing World Cup themed prizes.

The Contest requires you to order any McSaver’s combo during the screening, and fill up a form filling out some necessary details, such as your name and your prediction for the match, and drop it inside a red contest box that shouldn’t be hard to locate! Wait till the end of the game, and if your prediction is among those that got it right, you have the chance to be the winner for that round!

The prizes include national team themed t-shirts of Brazil, Portugal and Argentina, designed especially for the event by official sponsor of the FIFA World Cup 2018, Adidas. Other goodies include Adidas water sippers with the national team crests of Spain and Germany. No matter which team you support, one of the most satisfying experiences of watching ‘the beautiful game’ is to watch it with your friends! When watching a game, it’s also important to keep snacks handy, and rest assured you’ll get that, and something to water that down, with some cool beverages from the McSaver Combo.

Further, McDonald’s has added some exclusive filters on social media website Facebook for fans of the World Cup. The filters can be accessed through the app’s camera function, and you can select the filter of any of the playing nations, including England, Belgium, France and the host team, Russia. If you cannot somehow make it to the screenings, you can click a selfie using a filter, upload the image, include your prediction and don’t forget to tag McDonald’s India West and South. In India, the football world cup unites the unlikeliest of people through the football teams they support, and that is telling of the power of the sport.

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McDonald’s Launches New Limited Edition Eid Special Dessert

The holy month of Ramzan is coming to a close, and that signals the end of fasting, and the commencement of feasting. As all connoisseurs of fine dining will agree, no meal is complete without dessert, especially if the meal in question is anything close to the legendary Eid feasts.

Speaking of desserts, McDonald’s has always produced quality deserts. They serve a diverse range of delectable for anyone with a sweet tooth. The relatively recently launched McCafe has only furthered the reputation already garnered by McDonald’s in the dessert category, with a host of lip smacking and thirst quenching items.

In India, one of the most sought after ice cream variations is the softie. Softies are, as the name suggests, delicate to the touch, but surely do pack a punch to your tastebuds. Softies are found all over the country, in various sizes and with varying flavours, However, the soft serve that you get at McDonald’s is one of the most unique. This is so because instead of use vegetable oil, which is fatty, milk fat is used, and that sweetens the deal. This means you can consume multiple soft serves without having that nagging feeling of guilt.

This Eid, McDonald’s has introduced a limited time offer for a very special variety of soft serve ice cream – The Rose Twist. Flavoured and scented like the rose, this soft serve will melt in your mouth instantly. This special ice cream cone is available for only 3 days, form the 15th to the 17th of this month.

The Rose Twist is the ideal combination to pair with a spicy snack or burger, such as chicken nuggets with the newly unveiled Sriracha Dip, or with a wholesome McAloo Tikki or Maharaja Mac, depending on your palate. The soft serve cones have been a raging hit since launch, and has arguably garnered a dedicated fan base who swear by it. For them, it’s simple, Ice Cream means a soft serve ice cream cone from McDonalds. With a range of delectable meal combos readily available to customers, this is diverse addition to an already hearty menu.

Source:- http://awebcity.com/mcswirls-latest-limited-edition-ice-cream-out-now/

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Break Your Fast With Ramzan Combo At McDonald’s

Ramzan is observed on the ninth month of the Islamic calendar and is followed religiously by Muslims worldwide. It is a month when the people following the Islam religion fasts to commemorate the first revelation of the Quran to Muhammad. It is an auspicious month that leads up to Eid and the entire month the people following the ritual indulges in charity and goodness.

Ramadan is a very important time for Muslims, not just because it is a part of their religion and helps bring them closer to God but also because during this time they think of the less fortunate. An important goal of Ramadan is to experience hunger in the sympathy for those without food. It is a way to learn to be grateful and appreciate what they have.  

McDonald’s India for the first time is bringing a never before combo specially for the auspicious month of Ramzan. After an entire day of fasting, now you can have an elaborate delightful meal at your favourite fast food restaurant. And that’s no just it, you will get not just one but two combo options exclusively for this month at affordable prices.

So, let’s look at the Ramzan Combo in details:

Hearty Chicken Combo

Well fitted for the royalty in your hearts, this meal is nothing short of a chicken extravaganza. It includes three pieces of crispy fried chicken stripes served with the brand new Sriracha Sauce, 6 pieces of your very favourite chicken nuggets, 2 pieces of the mouth-watering chicken patty–you heart it right, its just chicken patty without any involvement of bread and lastly a Coca Cola to wash it down. At McDonald’s South India outlets you will get spicy chicken wings instead of the two pieces of chicken patty.  

So, if you are a fan of chicken based food items, this is your opportunity to have a blast. And if you are enjoying Iftaar with your friends and family, this combo makes perfect sense because it has three items in the combo meal and you can have a pick from the multiple other delicious snacks.

Festive Combo

Festive Combo is what you’d like to have after fasting for one whole day. It is specially brought together for a single person’s plate to satisfy their hunger. The combo would include a delicious serving of McDonald’s signature fries that we know is your comfort food, a melt in your mouth delectable soft serve hot fudge, a refreshing glass of coca cola and your choice of veg or non-veg burger or a naan or wrap. This is perfectly named because there is nothing better than the world’s best serving of fries, a wholesome item like a burger or naan or wrap and last but not the least a delicious dessert to seal the deal. This makes it complete and special just the type that you’d like to enjoy this festive season.

So, what are you waiting for? Walk into your nearest McDonald’s India West and South and enjoy a fulfilling meal with the company of your loved ones.

Source: http://www.sooperarticles.com/food-drinks-articles/restaurants-articles/ramzan-combo-mcdonalds-like-never-before-1659561.html

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Try Out These Amazing Coffee Combo Deals From McDonalds

Can you imagine missing out on your morning coffee? Exactly. Coffee has quickly grown from being a luxury to a necessity in a short span of time. Although India was among the first countries to have started consumption, the rates were low. Over the last couple of decades, as Indians grew acquainted to globalization-induced commercialism and got ace ss to avenues of pop culture, Coffee set out to wage war on the Indian’s obsession with tea.

Today, coffee is the preferred choice of beverage in most social circles, and it is only growing in popularity. Though there exist preferences and varieties, especially keeping in mind the wide range of blends of coffee that are available today, there is one thing that all coffee aficionados will agree on. There is nothing quite like that first cup of coffee in the morning. The internet is flooded with intricate pop culture references, hilarious memes and several other convincing content stressing on the importance of the first cup of the day. Here to make it even more wholesome are these 6 solid combos from McDonald’s that perfectly complement a cup of coffee, all for just Rs.99 per combo:

 Dosa Masala Brioche + Coffee: Made with fresh vegetables, and special herbs, the patty of the Dosa Masala Brioche conjures up an authentic South Indian flavour that not only fills your sense, but also your stomach, especially when paired with some coffee. The bread used in this delicacy is a Brioche, which is typical French technique of making fluffy bread.  

Belgian Waffles + Coffee: Waffles are finally here! The rising popularity of this lip smacking breakfast food has been greeted by fans all across the country, and now you can get your morning sorted with this amazing combo.

Masala Scrambled Eggs + Coffee: Remember scrambled eggs from your childhood? With a distinct flavour of home, masala scrambled eggs can help you reminisce and will make you miss your family while you sip some nostalgia from your cup of McCafe coffee.

Hot Cakes + Coffee: Hot cakes, or pancakes, are traditionally consumed in the Indian subcontinent in the winter months, but thanks to McDonalds, they’re now available throughout the year. All you have to do is to walk in to your nearest McDonald’s restaurant or Drive Thru, or simply order online. What’s more, this delightful sweet breakfast goes splendid with a steaming cup of coffee.

Corn & Spinach Brioche + Coffee: A patty of grilled corn and spinach is enveloped in a crispy brioche, a fancy French bun that is crispy on the outside but soft on the inside. This is the ideal burger to accompany your early morning cup of coffee, as its soft tangy flavour will complement the strong coffee with great effect.

McMuffin + Coffee: The McMuffin comes in egg and cheese, sausage, and corn and spinach options. This dish is ideal to with a hot cup of coffee on your way to school, or work. Whatever be your pick, this wholesome combination will keep you charged and satiated till lunchtime.

Source: http://awebcity.com/six-coffee-combinations-from-mcdonalds-to-sort-your-week-out/

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McDonalds to Discontinue Use of All Preservatives

The evolving needs of a constantly increasing consumer base need to be continuously evaluated and acted upon. While simply establishing a fast food chain can be considered to be an ample yardstick for success, what is a true test of mettle is to not only establish success but also manage to stay relevant in the game. McDonald’s however, have taken it a notch higher by not only having done both of the aforementioned quantifiers, but also have the pride of being a chief innovator in the fast food industry. Innovation is often the solution to cater to the needs of an expanding consumer base, but there’s a bit more than just that to it.

Another factor that plays a key part, especially in the era of instant digital access, is the acknowledgement that the customer will want a sustainable option, especially when it comes to food. The presence of artificial preservatives, and ingredients such as monosodium glutamate, are factors that today’s health-conscious customer assigns considerable weightage to. McDonald’s India (South and West) have come up with a brand new initiative that assures that no products of McDonald’s will contain preservatives, artificial colours. The ingenuity extends further with a statement that food items will contain dietary fibres. Let’s take a look at how these changes are going to be implemented.

No preservatives: Preservatives are widely used by food, beverage, pharmaceutical, paint, furniture, and cosmetic industries, among several others. In the food industry, its primary purpose is to retain the original flavour and appearance of the item, as well as it ensure it looks aesthetic when consumed.

No artificial colours: The addition of artificial colours may make food look more appealing, but rest assured it is hardly food anymore. McDonalds’ has a strict no artificial colours policy. Artificially coloured edibles are popular all around the country, from everything to vegetables to gourmet dishes. Artificial colouring contains many harmful chemicals that have an adverse effect on our systems.

Dietary Fibres: You must have sudden flashes of your childhood, in which your parents force you to eat your greens because it’s full of fibres. Well, there is no need for force – your favourite McDonalds’ items now come with added dietary fibres, which, as the name suggests, aid in your digestion. Now you can appease your mother as well as your taste buds.

source :http://www.sooperarticles.com/food-drinks-articles/latest-mcdonalds-initiative-sees-ban-artificial-colours-preservatives-1654775.html

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Here’s Why You Can’t Get Enough Of McDonald’s Soft Serve

A perfect meal always ends with something sweet but a truly awesome meal also starts with desserts. No matter how full you are with your meal, they say that there is always room left for desserts. That is our love for the sweet delicacies that we can die for. McDonald’s has a range of offerings to satiate our sweet tooth but nothing beats the sweet simple soft serve. Put it in a crunchy cone or in a tiny plastic cup; drip it down with strawberry or chocolate or whatever flavor that the season offers; they are a bliss from the first bite you take.

Just like any other great innovations at the iconic restaurant chain, the invention of soft serve was also just another accident. Only difference is that this literally was an accident. So, this is how the story goes. On the Memorial Day weekend of 1934 Tom Carvel, an ice cream truck driver got a flat tire. And to prevent the loss of all the ice cream in his trailer that would melt in the heat, he started to quickly sell his half melted ice creams. To his surprise, people loved it. Thus began Carvel’s work on coming up with a formula to make ice creams smoother and softer. So, he was able to build a business of his own and was doing pretty well.  

And if you think that is interesting, you will be glad to know that it is not the only fact about soft serve, in fact we have four more interesting facts about McDonald’s soft serve that you will love to now.

 No Brain Freeze

What is the worst thing about having ice cream? Well, it is pointless to wreck your brain over it because it’s already frozen, or is it not? Well, that is not the worst but a very unpleasant feeling when for a moment you can’t feel your jaws and it feels like your head is going to explode after you eagerly take a huge bite of your favourite ice cream. It’s like your best friend hit you in the gut. But the good news is that soft serve never does that to you. No brain freezes and that is what McD’s promises when they hand you the delicious cone of softy.

Less fat

I know it is just wrong to count calories while having ice cream. It is like breaking the sanctity of this delicious dessert. But to save yourself from the guilt that you have after finishing a bucket full of chocolaty goodness, we would like to tell you that your favourite softy only has 3.5 % fat. I know it’s still enough to tip off a fitness freak but it is substantially lesser than other ice creams.

Made of pure milk

 Now, we don’t want you to feel bad but those huge bricks of ice creams that you have stored inside your freezer are usually made out of vegetable oil. But not softy, these are in fact made out of pure milk and that is what makes them so smooth and soft.

Oh So Versatile!

With more than 200 ways to serve softy at McDonald’s these sweet, cool goodness are extremely versatile.

Source: http://www.articledirectoryusa.com/article/category/food-and-beverage/bet-you-didn-t-know-of-these-amazing-facts-about-mcdonalds-softy/

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Start The Morning With A Wholesome Breakfast T McDonald’s

Breakfast is the most important meal of the day and there’s no debating that. Every nutritionist you ever meet will tell you that. So you know the importance of eating a good and wholesome breakfast but the questing is– how much do you follow through?

With the busy and hectic lifestyle that we lead, it is not always possible to wake up in the morning and to cook ourselves a good breakfast. And having the boring old cereal every day is just as boring as it can be. So, what do we do? We come up with thousands of excuses to cover up the inability to start off the day in a perfect manner.

We always say that we are going to start a healthy lifestyle from tomorrow but following through becomes a problem. Keeping in mind this crisis in the urban lives, McDonald’s has come up with a brilliant breakfast menu to save the day. With a wide range of options that includes Egg and Cheese McMuffin and Hash Browns, McD’s has it all under one roof to offer you with a wholesome breakfast. So, now that your morning refuel problem is solved, let us tell you what you can expect in this fabulous menu.  

 Egg & Cheese McMuffin

Introduced by Herb Peterson in 1971 with the intention of coming up with a quick, healthy and handy breakfast sandwich that can be carried anywhere. Hi son, David Peterson much later said that it was the egg ring that was absolutely ingenious. “Because how do you keep the egg from going everywhere?” he said. Apparently he had a local blacksmith to create a ring to keep the egg contained.  

 Sausage and Egg McMuffin

Protein all the way! This is one of the most popular item on the breakfast menu and the best part is that you will be buffed with all the protein for the whole day. Decked up with both egg and tender chicken patty, one of these sausage and egg McMuffin will set you up till you have lunch.

 McEgg

The delectable McEgg sandwich has all the goodness that you need for a lively day. Egg is packed with protein and essential amino acids that makes an awesome breakfast. It is the most popular food across the world that is used in countless of ways to make lives better. The perfectly cooked steamed egg patty is sprinkled with onions, spread with mayonnaise is placed between soft muffin buns.  

 Veg McMuffin

A vegetarian’s delight, the Veg McMuffin is a delicious alternative. Delicious grilled veggie patty of spinach and corn core is just a brilliant option with a hot cup of coffee or tea.

 Hotcakes

Last but not the least, hot cakes are McDonald’s version of pancakes and they are delicious beyond words. Served with maple syrup and butter, it can give a golden start to a normal day.

 New additions

And that’s not all. McBreakfast at the McDonald’s India (West & South) has launched other unique variants on their menu. With scrambled Eggs and Dosa Masala Brioche, McD’s couldn’t get more Indian than this. try them out now!

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McFries & The Delight Of Eating Them

Who doesn’t like to hog on McDonald’s fries. They are not just the most popular item on their menu but the very embodiment of these potato crispy delight. You can have them anytime you like, you don’t even have to be hungry to have them. Also, a burger and coke without fries is a meal incomplete. But who knew that there are 4000varients of potatoes. It’s crazy to think of it and McDonald’s is so particular about the quality and the uniform taste of their McFries that they use only one kind kind of these 4000 different variety. So, why do you like your French fries at McDonald’s?

 In this article we are going to discuss in details the various moods and tastes that goes into the golden potato crisps. If you aren’t intrigued enough yet, may be you aren’t a fries lover at all. But if you are just read on. We are going to tell you how to best enjoy your French fries at McDonald’s.

 Need your comfort food? Think no more, Mac fries are here. Don’t forget to add generous amount of cheese to make your comfort food yet more delicious. Just imagine coming back from a hard day at work and you are welcome home with a platter full of McDonald’s India fries with gooey and delicious cheese dip. Yes, I know, stuff dream are made of, right? Three is simply nothing that can be better than that, nope not even chocolate. Be it cheddar, mozzarella or parmesan, choose your favorite and get ready to indulge. Just enjoy the goodness of the blending of the two of the most mouthwatering foods on this planet. If you are a mayo person instead, we don’t judge, go for it. Eat your fries with mayonnaise and peanut sauce with finely chopped onions to have a heavenly delight. If you need to know, it’s the Dutch way of enjoying the fries.

Think you are ready for the next recipe? If yes, then try imagining fries with spinach and guacamole dip or even better a tomato salsa. Take your pick. Tongue tickling flavours that takes you on a roller coaster ride, this flavor is for the ones who is trying to refrain from the cheesy goodness. It is also a healthier option because ‘vegetables’. Now, if you want to go a bit crazy with the flavours you can opt for some experimentation. How about having your fries with a delicious cool and sweet soft serve? Imagine that! And if you would like a further twist get some chocolate sauce on top of your soft serve. No, we are not crazy talking. Do try it out and you’ll know that it is the perfect blend of sweet and salty that is available on planet earth. This is what happens when two of the biggest show stealers get together. The results are purely epic.

Now last but not the least– try your Mcfries with peri-peri. Just sprinkle some of it on top of your fries and shake it up for some hot and spicy flavours. This is not for the faint hearted ones, since it is going to test your ability of handling spicy food. But it is definitely worth a try.

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Who here is a Peanuts fan? Raise your hands!

If you are one of us then we know without doubt that snoopy is your favorite character! He the adorable little beagle owned and cared by Charlie Brown. And he is the only other character except for Charlie brown to feature in each and every episode of the 1950s comic strip ‘Peanuts’. While there were also other interesting characters, Snoopy had a special place in everyone’s hearts. His unique renditions of the quirks of life were best read through his thought bubbles. 

Snoopy is Charlie Brown’s Dog in the comic strip that was written by Charles M. Schulz. Later he also featured in Peanuts movie and television specials. The first time Snoopy made his appearance was in October 4, 1950. He instantly became a hit among people of all ages. It wasn’t just kids that read Peanuts but it was also relatable with the adult audience. Snoopy became a recognizable character and so Schulz decided to make him a series regular. The original drawing of Snoopy was inspired from Charles Schulz’s childhood pet Spike.

 Snoopy is innocent, loyal and imaginative beagle that lives in numerous fantasies. He often imagines himself to be an astronaut, author, a college student called “Joe Cool” and also a World War I Royal Flying Corpse ace. One of his best known avatars is him wearing an aviator’s helmet and goggles and scarf and carrying a stick.  

 Snoopy has also been shown as a little selfish and gluttonous and lazy at times. There are also moments when he has mocked his owner Charlie. However, all throughout he has shown great love, loyalty and care for Charlie. He would never refer to Charlie by his name instead, he would refer to him as ‘that round headed kid’.

 Usually all his fantasies have the same formula. He would begin pretending to be world famous and end up failing in his endavour. His imaginary enemies often shoots down his Sopwith Camel and his novels never gets published.

 And to celebrate the year of the dog, McDonald’s brings to you everybody’s favourite pet dog, Snoopy in Happy Meals. While happy meal toys have always have been legendary but this time McDonald’s India is bringing a total of nine variations of Snoopy. There are a number of variations of Snoopy in today’s market which includes comic strip, TV shows, movies and other merchandises. It wasn’t just because he was part of one of the most popular comic strip in the world but because of the unique personality of the character, Snoopy has a special place in everyone’s heart. He never really speaks in the comic strip instead all his dialogues are in thought bubbles.

 So, if you are a Snoopy fan and would love to have a memorabilia of this beagle, head to your nearest McDonald’s store in west and south India and get your Happy meal toy. You can have a total of nine variations which includes, Snoopy as the pilot, astronaut and others. Isn’t that exciting? What are you waiting for? Go now!  

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All That Is Indian At McDonald’s

http://www.articlesdunia.com/food-and-drinks/restaurants/mcdonalds-is-serving-indian-flavoursIf you love all things Indian then the menu at McDonald’s is going to be your most favorite one ever. From the days when it launched the much loved aloo tikki burger first time in India, McDonald’s menu has come a long way. And when one tries to look at all the India inspired menu items on the menu here, its astounding to find so many at a place where American burgers and fries are the USP. If you start to count these items that are inspired from Indian cuisine and flavours, there would be more than half a dozen which makes sure there is a choice for almost everyone who visits McDonald’s India. McDonald’s India (West and South) has been at serving Indian flavour in India since the McAloo tikki burger was launched. It’s what they do best, they keep their customers at the heart of everything that they do and offer and then try to come up with something new constantly. So go ahead and discover a brand new India as interpreted by McDonald’s at an outlet near you.

The thing that is going to strike you the most is the Naan that is served at McDonald’s! It was part of the brand new menu launch at McDonald’s and brought along with it a lot of Italian and American delicate flavours. The naan comes in with two variants, one with the aloo patty and another with a chicken patty. Both are amazing to eat. The next thing is bound to take you by surprise is the kebabs that are available at McDonald’s, yes its actually true. Kebabs are served at McDonald’s. So if you are one of those people who can’t get enough kebabs I n life there is a new way to treat your kebab-loving taste buds- get a chicken kebab burger at McDonald’s!  

Next in line is Anda bhurji. Yes you heard that right! McDonald’s India has masala scrambled eggs on the menu which you can get your hands on until you get your fill. Breakfast done right! And if this wasn’t enough McDonald’s even has a Dosa inspired Dosa Masala Brioche which comes with the South Indian flavours of dosa masala with the delicate French brioche.

And like always, McDonald’s never disappoints when it comes to satisfying your sweet tooth. So you get the McFlurry Phirni which is McDonald’s take on the amazing phirni that is so popular in India. It’s the goodness and the flavours of phirni mixed with your most favorite soft-serve. McDonald’s has always had the happiness and interest of its customers at the heart of all that it does and that is why an extended menu that caters to all the different flavour of not just foreign and Indian but also to flavours pertaining to the different cultures in India has been kept in mind while coming up with this legendary Indian menu.

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