McDonalds customers furious to discover new hidden upcharge on classic menu item: Thats really shady
Mickey D’s diners were unhappy with this meal.McDonald’s has issued a temporary upcharge that has led to major upset among loyal customers.The beef began when a disgruntled customer took to Reddit to share that when they ordered a Happy Meal, they were charged an additional $1.79 for the fast-food chain’s current toy offering, a World Cup-themed Squishmallows plush.
“Never in my life have I ever had to pay extra for a Happy Meal toy to be included,” the customer railed.“Is this shrinkflation?”For reference, a standard Happy Meal includes an entree, typically a burger or chicken nuggets, a choice of apple slices or fries, a drink and a toy.Happy Meal prices vary by location, but never before has a promotional toy incurred an added cost.The original Reddit poster, who placed her order at an undisclosed Canadian location, assumed that the upcharge was an error and contacted McDonald’s customer service to dispute it.The burger giant responded with an email justifying the markup.“While a standard Happy Meal toy is included in the meal price, the additional charge you encountered was for the limited‑time FIFA promotional toy.
These collectible toys are part of a special campaign and carry an added cost compared to the regular Happy Meal toy.We regret that this was not made clearer at the time of your purchase.”As a gesture of “goodwill,” the golden arches credited the customer’s account with 10,000 MyMcDonald’s Rewards points.“We hope this helps make up for your experience and allows you to enjoy your rewards on a future visit,” the company concluded.
The Happy Meal vigilante noted that there is no toy alternative to the World Cup plushie.“Basically, our children either don’t get a toy, or the parents have to fork out extra money to buy a COMPLETE happy meal for their child,” the poster lamented.Fellow Reddit users added their voices to the chorus of disdain and disbelief.“We’ve gone a few times and haven’t gotten this,”...