MCDONALD’S has quietly raised prices on several menu items, The Sun can reveal.
Favourites such as Happy Meals, fries, and wraps have seen price increases of up to 15% in just a few months.
For example, the Wrap of the Day, which was priced at £1.99 in January, now costs £2.29.
Happy Meals have also gone up, with some locations charging as much as £4.49, compared to £3.99 in May.
Similarly, the average price of large fries has risen from £2.39 in June to £2.49 in July.
Lots of angry customers have spotted the increases with some threatening to boycott the chain.
One person wrote on Reddit: “I’m done with Maccies,” while another said: “Won’t be going back.”
Defending the price hikes, a McDonald’s spokesperson said: “We refuse to compromise on the quality of our ingredients – and that means when these ingredients cost more, we have to review our prices.
“Raising some prices means we are able to stand by our quality commitments, like our beef patties being made from 100% British and Irish beef or our Chicken McNuggets being made from 100% chicken breast.
“We know how much these mean to our customers. Providing value remains an absolute priority. We continue to work tirelessly to ensure that every customer has a value offering that works for them.”
Prices at McDonald’s do vary based on the location, partly due to some being franchises, which means they set their own prices.
McDonald’s has not confirmed whether other items have also gone up.
The Sun previously reported on several other price increases back in May.
The Steakhouse Stack burger, which returned earlier this year, cost £5.99, up from £5.49.
Its meal option also rose to £7.99, compared to £7.19 before.
The Biscoff McFlurry has also seen a 15% price hike, going from £1.99 to £2.29.
Meanwhile, the Mayo Chicken burger from the Saver Menu has increased from £1.39 last year to £1.49.
What else is happening at McDonald’s?
Earlier this week, McDonald’s introduced a new twist on a classic with the launch of the Double Filet-o-Fish.
This new burger includes two crispy Pollock fish patties, along with melted cheese and creamy tartar sauce, all served in a steamed bun – just like the original.
The Double Filet-o-Fish costs £5.29 on its own or £7.39 as part of an Everyday Value Meal.
It joins other menu items like the Big Arch, a massive new burger.
Last month, McDonald’s also added four new items to the menu, including the Cheesy McCrispy burger and Halloumi fries.
The Halloumi fries cost £6.69 on their own or £8.49 as part of a medium meal.
This included a Cheesy McCrispy burger and Halloumi fries.
The savoury snack will cost £6.69 on its own or £8.49 for a medium meal.
For those craving something sweet, there’s the Toffee Crisp McFlurry or the Toffee Apple Pie.
How to save 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 30% cheaper at restaurants just two miles apart from each other.
You can pick up a Big Mac and fries for just £2.99 at any time by filling in a feedback survey found on McDonald’s receipts.
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.
There are some deals and offers you can only get if you have the My McDonald’s app, so it’s worth signing up to get money off your meals.
The MyMcDonald’s app can be downloaded on iPhone and Android phones and is quick to set up.
You can also bag freebies and discounts on your birthday if you’re a My McDonald’s app user.
The chain has recently sent out reminders to app users to fill out their birthday details – otherwise they could miss out on birthday treats.
