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McDonald’s UK Launches Limited-Time Friends Meal With Random Collectibles

Early buyers report spotty availability of sauces or toys, signaling a nostalgia play built to spur repeat visits.

Overview

  • The nationwide rollout began February 3 across participating UK restaurants, with the Friends promotion running for a limited time while stocks last.
  • The Friends Meal includes a Big Mac, 9 Chicken McNuggets, or a McPlant with fries and a drink, plus one of six character figurines that are distributed at random and not sold separately.
  • New and returning items accompany the tie‑in such as Monica’s Signature Marinara Sauce, Pizza Mozzarella Dippers, a Tikka Chicken Wrap, the Philly Cheese Stack, two new McFlurries, the Brownie Pie, and a Doughnut Crumble Latte, alongside Friends‑themed packaging and McCafé cups.
  • App users can access limited-time rewards including chances to win Friends‑themed mugs, and a separate Dobble Happy Meal for children is rolling out with one of eight mini games.
  • Early reviews note variability by location with some customers missing the included collectible in deliveries or finding Monica’s sauce unavailable, and listed prices for the Friends Meal start around £9 for medium options depending on location.