After months of testing in Chicago, McDonald’s is preparing for a nationwide rollout of its “Mighty Wings” next month, the company has confirmed.
A McDonald’s restaurant franchisee first posted on Facebook that the chicken wings were set for their national debut Sept. 9, along with several other menu items: a Pralines and Creme McFlurry, Pumpkin Spice Latte and a Southwest Premium McWrap, according to industry website BurgerBusiness.com. The post also said pumpkin hand pies were set to return for fall. The franchisee’s post was later deleted.
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The company confirmed that Mighty Wings were indeed set to return, but declined to comment on the other items.
The chicken wings, which will come in 3, 5 and 10 pieces with a choice of 9 sauces, were tested in Chicago and Atlanta. The sauces include Chipotle Barbeque, Creamy Ranch, Honey or Hot Mustard, Spicy Buffalo, Sweet Chili, Sweet ‘N Sour, Honey and Barbeque. The price will start at $2.99.
Mark Kalinowski, an analyst with investment firm Janney Capital Markets, said in a note Monday that McDonald’s moved this month to trademark the name “Mighty Wing.”
The world’s largest hamburger chain has been trying to introduce new menu items to spur sluggish sales. But the chain also releases some new items and re-introduces others seasonally.
The national Mighty Wing rollout is set to be completed by Sept. 24.
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