{"id":21872,"date":"2025-06-03T18:26:58","date_gmt":"2025-06-03T23:26:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/?p=21872"},"modified":"2025-06-03T18:26:58","modified_gmt":"2025-06-03T23:26:58","slug":"when-are-snack-wraps-coming-to-mcdonalds","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/citystuff.com\/chicago\/2025\/06\/03\/when-are-snack-wraps-coming-to-mcdonalds\/","title":{"rendered":"When are Snack Wraps coming to McDonald\u2019s?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction to the Return of the Snack Wrap<\/h2>\n

The beloved McDonald’s Snack Wrap is back \u2014 well, almost. After years of rumors and speculation, followed by confirmation by McDonald’s of its forthcoming return \u2014 and then months of teases \u2014 the Chicago-based burger chain officially announced the Snack Wrap will be on menus starting July 10.<\/p>\n

The Announcement<\/h3>\n

The announcement, posted to social media by McDonald’s Tuesday morning, was later confirmed by the chain. Following the date reveal, McDonald’s also posted a cheeky monologue about the snack wrap’s inevitable comeback, saying the menu item was brought back in part thanks to fans, who continued to request and even order the Snack Wrap at drive-thrus for years, despite it being not available. "You created a movement," the post said. "A movement so powerful that you finally won."<\/p>\n

Details of the New Snack Wrap<\/h3>\n

According to McDonald’s, the revamped Snack Wrap includes one of the chain’s new McCrispy Strips, which hit menus in May. In the wrap, the strip is topped with shredded lettuce and shredded cheese, and wrapped in a flour tortilla. The new Snack Wrap will come in two flavors, McDonald’s says: Spicy and Ranch. It will be available a la carte or as a combo meal.<\/p>\n

Where did the Snack Wrap go?<\/h2>\n

McDonald\u2019s invented the Snack Wrap \u2014 a tortilla full of chicken, lettuce, shredded cheese and sauce \u2014 almost two decades ago to make it easier to eat its chicken on the go. But it was too complicated for its kitchens to prepare, so the burger giant abandoned the Snack Wrap in the U.S. in 2016. The decision devastated fans and loyal noshers. A Change.org petition asking McDonald\u2019s to bring back the Snack Wrap has nearly 19,000 signatures. A TikTok video showing a U.S. food reviewer eating Snack Wraps in Ireland \u2014 where they\u2019re still sold \u2014 racked up more than 1.4 million views.<\/p>\n

Reasons for the Reboot<\/h3>\n

McDonald\u2019s has other reasons for the reboot, too. The Snack Wrap\u2019s lower price point could lure back inflation-weary customers, who have been eating fewer fast-food meals in recent months. The wraps\u2019 smaller size and tortilla casing may also appeal to the health-conscious. Snack Wraps will also help McDonald\u2019s compete with a growing number of rivals. Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen introduced its own chicken wraps on Monday, while Burger King and Wendy\u2019s have sold them since 2023.<\/p>\n

What will be in the new Snack Wraps?<\/h2>\n

McDonald\u2019s also had to update its Snack Wrap tools, simplify the preparation process and train workers at its 13,500 U.S. restaurants, Erlinger said. \u201cWith this being one of our most highly anticipated menu items, we knew we had one chance to knock it out of the park. It had to be easy for crew to execute,\u201d Erlinger said. For the U.S. comeback, McDonald\u2019s is offering fewer kinds of Snack Wraps to ensure faster service. It used to have both grilled and fried chicken options, but it\u2019s only offering fried chicken in the U.S. for now.<\/p>\n

Pricing<\/h3>\n

The company won\u2019t say how much the Snack Wrap will cost in the U.S. because prices will vary by location. But Burger King\u2019s prices may give a clue. At a Michigan restaurant this week, Burger King charged $2.99 for its Royal Crispy Wrap, the 310-calorie equivalent of a Snack Wrap. Burger King\u2019s Royal Crispy Chicken sandwich, with a bun, a larger chicken breast and nearly twice the calories, cost $5.49.<\/p>\n

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Conclusion<\/h2>\n

Once it lands on menus, McDonald’s said, it will be here to stay. "After years of fans demanding its return, we’re excited to bring back the Snack Wrap as long as you keep enjoying it at McDonald’s," the chain said. Over the past few years, McDonald’s has doubled down on chicken, launching a spin on classic chicken sandwiches, like the Bacon Cajun Ranch McCrispy. In 2024, the chain launched the limited-time Chicken Big Mac, and last month, after years of testing, McDonald’s added chicken tenders known as McCrispy strips — the first permanent menu item in four years.<\/p>\n

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