# $1 Mozzarella Sticks Americans Across the Country Can Rejoice Over McDonald's Mozzarella Sticks By Alyson Wyers | Published 2015-11-11 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-mozzarella-sticks References: [mashable](http://mashable.com/2015/11/10/mcdonalds-mozzarella-sticks/) & [businessinsider](http://www.businessinsider.com/mcdonalds-is-launching-mozzarella-sticks-nationwide-2015-11) The world's biggest fast food chain is making a lot of Americans happy with the announcement that [McDonald's](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mccrispy-strips) mozzarella sticks will soon be available nationwide -- for just $1. McDonald's US President Mike Andres announced the new addition to the menu in a meeting of investors yesterday in New York City. The new [McDonald's Dollar Menu](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-mcvalue) item consists of three fried, breadcrumb-coated strips of mozzarella cheese. They are already being offered in some participating restaurants, including some in the TriState area. McDonald's mozzarella sticks will be at stores across the country as soon as 2016. Unfortunately mozzarella stick enthusiasts in other parts of the world might have to wait a little longer to get their hands on this exciting and inexpensive treat. ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 0.9/10 - Popularity: 9% | Activity: 9% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Alpha, Millennial, Gen X - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Fast Food Value Menus:** Fast food chains can innovate and expand their value menus to include previously high-priced items at a lower cost. - **Affordable Snacks:** Snack companies can take advantage of the popularity of affordable snacks by introducing their own versions at competitive prices. - **Convenience Foods:** Retailers can increase sales of convenience foods by providing quick and easy snacks at low prices. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food:** Fast food restaurants can capitalize on the trend of affordable menu options by offering discounted or value meals to attract more customers. - **Snack Food:** Snack companies can innovate and introduce new affordable snack choices to cater to consumers looking for budget-friendly alternatives. - **Retail:** Supermarkets and convenience stores can take advantage of the trend by providing affordable snack options that are easy to grab on the go. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Foodservice-Inspired Frozen Cheese Snacks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-mozz-sticks.md) - [Crispy Cheese-Filled Fries](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozzarella-fries.md) - [Spiced Mozzarella Snack Bites](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mozzarella-stickz.md) - [Flavored Mozzarella Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/flavored-mozzarella-sticks.md) - [Crispy Chicken Snack Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mccrispy-strips.md) - [QSR Value Meals](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/national-value-deal.md) - [Frozen Mozzarella Cheese Sticks](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breaded-mozzarella-cheese-sticks.md) - [Nugget-Style Cheese-Packed Appetizers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/big-mozz-nuggets.md) - [Autumnal Americana QSR Items](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mcdonalds-uk-menu-items.md)