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Vegetarian Value Menu Snacks

The McDonald's Dollar Menu is Being Updated with Mozzarella Sticks

— November 13, 2015 — Lifestyle
Fans of the McDonald's Dollar Menu are sure to rejoice after the announcement that the fast food chain will be adding new mozzarella sticks to the low-price menu.

The news that the mozzarella sticks were hitting the McDonald's Dollar Menu as of 2016 caused the Twitterverse to erupt in a show of praise for the delicious, deep-fried sticks.

The announcement of the new McDonald's Dollar Menu item comes after the brand test drove the product at select locations nationwide to get an idea of how consumers would react to the new option. The vegetarian snack option was met with solid praise and will continue to please customers of all kinds once the new year comes around and the cheesy snacks are cheaper than ever.
Trend Themes
1. Vegetarian Fast Food Options - The addition of mozzarella sticks to the McDonald's Dollar Menu highlights the demand for vegetarian fast food options and the potential for other vegetarian snacks on cheap menus.
2. Menu Innovation - The update to the McDonald's Dollar Menu with mozzarella sticks shows the potential for other fast food chains to add unique, affordable options to their menus.
3. Social Media Impact - The widespread excitement and positive feedback on Twitter for McDonald's mozzarella sticks indicates the powerful impact of social media on the success of new menu items and promotions.
Industry Implications
1. Fast Food - The addition of new vegetarian options to the McDonald's Dollar Menu highlights opportunities for fast food chains to attract more health-conscious customers and expand their customer base.
2. Snack Foods - The popularity of McDonald's mozzarella sticks on the Dollar Menu indicates a potential demand for inexpensive snack options at fast food chains and in grocery stores.
3. Marketing and Advertising - The success of McDonald's mozzarella sticks on social media shows the importance of effective marketing and advertising campaigns in promoting new food products and menu items.
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