NEW Double McPlant (2024)

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McDONALD’S UK&I BOOSTS PLANT-BASED OFFERING WITH NEW DOUBLE MCPLANT

• After a successful launch last year, McDonald’s is rolling out the NEW Double McPlant in all restaurants across the UK & Ireland from Wednesday 4th Jan 2023

• This twice-as-nice burger is the answer to fans’ pleas, featuring not one, but two of the much-loved, juicy Beyond Meat® patties

• Double McPlant is here, joining the menu for all to enjoy – veggies, vegans, flexitarians and meat-eaters alike

McDonald’s UK&I is excited to reveal the launch of the long-awaited and much-requested Double McPlant, in all UK & Ireland restaurants from Wednesday 4th January 2023. Just in time for those taking part in Veganuary or those who just simply crave a tasty new burger from McDonalds.

The undeniably delicious McPlant, which took over three years to develop, features a patty co-created with Beyond Meat® and has already proved wildly successful with customers since its launch in September 2021. It’s no secret that people went wild for the taste, with many taking to Twitter to express their desire for a doubled-up version.

One user said: “I know it’s 7am but when are @McDonaldsUK going to allow a Double McPlant?? All I want is the option to have two patties. this is the important stuff I need addressed.” (@hollzap)

Another fan took to Twitter to say: “I have said on many occasions that the McPlant has changed my life, but if there were to be a double McPlant? I can only imagine”. (@Psijguy)

Customers have known and loved Double Big Mac, Chicken Big Mac, Double Quarter Pounder, Double and Triple Cheeseburger, now it’s time to welcome Double McPlant to the legendary line-up. Bringing double the flavour and double the fun, Double McPlant features two Beyond Meat® patties, a vegan sesame bun, mustard, ketchup, the ultimate vegan sandwich sauce, fresh onion, pickles, lettuce, tomato and of course, vegan cheese that tastes just like McDonald’s iconic cheese slices.

Double McPlant is vegan certified and cooked separately from other McDonald’s burgers and sandwiches, using dedicated utensils.

Double McPlant is vegan certified and cooked separately from other McDonald’s burgers and sandwiches, using dedicated utensils.

For more information please contact: McDonaldsMcPlantTeam@redconsultancy.com

ENDS

Notes to editors:

Product

Price

Double McPlant

ÂŁ4.89

Double McPlant Meal

ÂŁ6.49

About Beyond Meat

Beyond Meat, Inc. (NASDAQ: BYND) is a leading plant-based meat company offering a portfolio of revolutionary plant-based meats. Founded in 2009, Beyond Meat products are designed to have the same taste and texture as animal-based meat while offering certain environmental benefits. Beyond Meat’s brand commitment, Eat What You Love™, represents a strong belief that there is a better way to feed our future and that the positive choices we all make, no matter how small, can help us move towards the kind of future we want. By shifting from animal-based meat to plant-based meat, we can help address concerns related to resource conservation and animal welfare. As of September 2022, Beyond Meat branded products were available at approximately 188,000 retail and foodservice outlets in over 85 countries worldwide. Visit www.BeyondMeat.com and follow @BeyondMeatEU on Instagram, @BeyondMeat on Facebook, Twitter and TikTok.

NEW Double McPlant (2024)

FAQs

Can you get a double McPlant? ›

The Double McPlant is vegan certified and cooked separately from other McDonald's burgers and sandwiches, using dedicated utensils. Whether you're a veggie, vegan, flexitarian or meat-eater, the Double McPlant is for all to enjoy.

Why was the McPlant discontinued? ›

At its height, the chain's vegan-friendly burger—dubbed the McPlant—was served in 600 restaurants from February to August of 2022 as a test for future markets. Due to slow sales, the burger was not greenlit for a nationwide expansion plan, forcing plant-based patrons to get scrappy when it came to ordering.

When did the double McPlant come out? ›

In January 2023, McDonald's launched the Double McPlant with two patties in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

What's in the new McPlant burger? ›

McPlant® A vegan burger made with a juicy plant-based patty co-developed with Beyond Meat® with vegan sandwich sauce, ketchup, mustard, onion, pickles, lettuce, tomato, and a vegan cheese alternative in a sesame seed bun. Vegan certified by the Vegetarian Society.

Is the double McPlant good? ›

The Double McPlant features two Beyond Meat patties. It had that recognisible McDonald's taste, while the two patties were juicy, had a meat-like texture, and definitely tasted just like a meaty McDonald's burger.

Is McPlant same as Big Mac? ›

With the fresh lettuce and tomato, it might be a little closer to a Big Mac apart from having one patty rather than the signature burger's two. If I had eaten the McPlant solo without a meat comparison, I don't think I would have known the difference.

How unhealthy is a McPlant? ›

The McPlant contains 20 grams of total fat, of which 6.6 grams is saturated fat, the unhealthy kind, and 19 grams of protein, which is mainly pea and rice protein. Eaten once in a while as a convenient treat for people who otherwise would be eating meat, the McPlant is a good "transition" food.

Is the McPlant actually vegan? ›

McPlant® A vegan burger made with a juicy plant-based patty co-developed with Beyond Meat® featuring vegan sandwich sauce, ketchup, mustard, onion, pickles, lettuce, tomato, and a vegan alternative to cheese in a sesame seed bun.

Is plant-based meat dead? ›

Despite what the latest media hit jobs argue, plant-based meat isn't lagging in terms of business—the entire economy is. Detractors are jumping to unfounded conclusions in their analysis of the market. The Bloomberg article cites layoffs at Impossible Foods, “plummeting” sales, and . . .

Is the McPlant successful? ›

Following a trial run that went much more successfully than in the US, the regular McPlant became permanent in the UK in January 2022 while the Double McPlant will join the roster one year later.

How did McDonald's advertise the McPlant? ›

McDonald's adopted a multi-product campaign with a full funnel approach on Snapchat to mark the launch of their McPlant Burger. Their campaign included a gamified AR Lens which allowed Snapchatters to have a go at building their own McPlant Burger in 30 seconds, getting the ingredients in the correct order.

Why did McDonald's get rid of the McPlant? ›

At its height, the chain's vegan-friendly burger—dubbed the McPlant—was served in 600 restaurants from February to August of 2022 as a test for future markets. Due to slow sales, the burger was not greenlit for a nationwide expansion plan, forcing plant-based patrons to get scrappy when it came to ordering.

How much is a double McPlant? ›

ProductPrice
Double McPlantÂŁ4.89
Double McPlant MealÂŁ6.49
Dec 29, 2022

Will the McPlant come back? ›

Last week, McDonald's confirmed to CNBC that its U.S. test of the McPlant burger has ended. Yes, that means the fast food corporation's first ever meatless burger is no more, absent any announcement of a nationwide launch.

Can you get a double Mcchicken? ›

550 Cal. 550 Cal. *At participating McDonald's.

Do McDonald's do a double hamburger? ›

McDonald's Double Hamburger is made with two all beef patties topped with tangy pickles, minced onions, ketchup and mustard.

Can you order a double cheeseburger at McDonalds? ›

The McDonald's Double Cheeseburger features two 100% pure all beef patties seasoned with just a pinch of salt and pepper. It's topped with tangy pickles, chopped onions, ketchup, mustard, and two melty American cheese slices.

What is the difference between vegetable deluxe and McPlant? ›

McDonalds

Their menu offers 3 plant-based burgers including the McPlant, Double McPlant and the Vegetable Deluxe. The McPlant contains a plant-based patty whilst the Deluxe contains red pesto veggie goujons so, grab whichever one calls to you.

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