The new McDonald's After Midnight Menu is set to roll out to locations nationwide starting April 30 as a way to streamline offerings to consumers and speed up service. The menu will no longer include chicken sandwiches, Signature Crafted Recipe options, Filet-O-Fish, chicken tenders and premium salads, and will be in effect from midnight through 5AM. This will help the brand to prevent unnecessary waste, while also focusing on the most popular fare that consumers typically order during the late-night hours.
The McDonald's After Midnight Menu will consist of all McCafe and beverage options, the Happy Meal, Sweets & Treats, fries and other sides, all-day breakfast options, Chicken McNuggets, the Quarter Pounder and the Big Mac.
Simplified Late-Night QSR Menus
The McDonald's After Midnight Menu is Focused on Speedy Service
Trend Themes
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3. Expansion of All-day Breakfast - All-day breakfast options can be a disruptive innovation for QSRs, capturing a larger share of late-night customers looking for breakfast items outside regular hours.
Industry Implications
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