Why did they stop the McDLT?

McDonald's removed the McDLT from its menu for environmental reasons. According to Serious Eats, temperature was a huge issue when it came to serving the McDLT. McDonald's wanted to serve the bottom bun and burger patty hot, but also wanted the lettuce and tomato to be cold when the sandwich reached the customer.
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When did Mcdonalds get rid of the McDLT?

The tomato and lettuce were the selling points of this menu item. This item was discontinued off the menus in 1998 because it's Styrofoam packaging was particularly bad for the environment.
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Can you still get a McDLT?

McDonald's: McDLT

When this Whopper-esque burger was discontinued in the early 1990s, Serious Eats says the reason McD's gave for its disappearance was a shift in how environmentally conscious the chain was. It was served in a two-part polystyrene container — which is why it's a good thing they don't do that anymore.
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What did the D stand for in McDLT?

What was it: The McDLT, which stood McDonald's Lettuce and Tomato was a burger sold in a specially designed two-sided Styrofoam container.
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How long did the McDLT last?

McDonald's pulled the ill-fated McDLT from its menu in 1990, after a 6-year run.
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What replaced the McDLT?

The McDLT was eventually succeeded by the McLean Deluxe in 1991. This was a lower fat burger that included carrageenan to replace the beef fat in the patty, and was served without mayonnaise.
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Why did McDonald's stop selling Big n Tasty?

The late great NBA legend Kobe Bryant was even a part of the ad campaign. But this tasty creation couldn't dethrone Burger King's Whopper. After relegating the burger to the dollar menu and taking it back off, McDonald's decided to completely remove the Big N Tasty from its menu in 2011.
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Why did McDonald's stop selling shaker salads?

In late March, the chain announced plans to slash all-day breakfast and many of its less-popular items from the menu, including yogurt, salads, and grilled-chicken sandwiches. The decision was said to be a temporary move to simplify and speed up operations.
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Why is the Big Tasty not permanent?

Unfortunately, though it's a customer favourite, we're unable to offer the Big Tasty all year round because of the limited capacity in our kitchens. If we offered it all year, we wouldn't have the space to grill the other promotional burgers which are also super popular.
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What is the McLobster?

The McLobster was an American seasonal sandwich at McDonald's. Now it is only available in Atlantic Canada and New England region in the summer, when lobster is abundant. It is a lobster roll served in a hot dog bun with “lobster sauce” and shredded lettuce and was introduced in 1993.
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Will Mcdonalds make a BLT?

Made with Canadian grain-fed chicken breast, with two full strips of bacon, crisp lettuce, tomato & creamy Mayo-Style Sauce on a Brioche-style bun. Grilled or crispy. It's like seriously good chicken.
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Can I still order a Big N Tasty?

If you've been lamenting the loss of the Big N' Tasty since McDonald's pulled it from the menu back in 2011, we've got news for you: it's not actually gone. You can order it.
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What is a DLT sandwich?

DLT – Dulse, Lettuce and Tomato Sandwich.
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Will the McDLT come back?

The McDLT has not made a comeback, but if you remember this sandwich from the '80s and find yourself craving one, you can order a Big and Tasty instead — it is topped with lettuce, tomato, cheese, and onions.
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What was the McJordan meal?

The McJordan Special was a value meal celebrating the legendary basketball star, Michael Jordan, and only sold regionally in the Chicagoland area. It consisted of a Quarter Pounder with bacon and barbecue sauce, fries and a drink.
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Is Big Tasty back 2022?

In 2018, the Big Chicken Tasty was launched, and now, in 2022, the Big Tasty BBQ comes to the UK. And McDonald's fans will be excited to learn that there are some other faves returning to the menu as well. The Homestyle Crispy Chicken burger (£4.39) is coming back, as are Chilli Cheese bites (£1.99).
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Will Mcdonalds bring back the big and tasty?

The fast food favourite is bringing back the burger but it is not going to be around for long. The infamous Big Tasty is returning to McDonald's with an exciting new flavour. The fast food giant has revealed plans to bring back the burger, as it returns to the menu alongside a new BBQ version.
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Does McDonald's have a burger with lettuce and tomato?

McDonald's Quarter Pounder® with Cheese Deluxe is a fresh take on a Quarter Pounder® classic burger. Crisp shredded lettuce and three Roma tomato slices top a ¼ lb. * of 100% McDonald's fresh beef that's hot, deliciously juicy and cooked when you order.
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Why did McDonald's stop selling chicken?

McDonald's vice president of operations, Bill Garrett, told Business Insider that the chain would be dropping a handful of their offerings — including salads, buttermilk crispy chicken tenders, and grilled chicken sandwiches — in order to "simplify" the menu and focus on the "most popular choices." In the same ...
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Did McDonalds ever have fajitas?

Chicken Fajitas

Nevertheless, McDonald's sold its own version of the popular dish in 1993. The fajitas included chicken, cheese, red and green bell peppers, and diced onions in a flour tortilla (with mild and spicy Picante sauce packets available upon request).
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Did McDonalds ever have corn dogs?

McHotDogs were first featured as summer menu items in 1995 at select Midwestern locations at the franchisee's discretion. Hot dogs were presented as a seasonal menu item in the summer of 2002 at venues in the UK.
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What is the least ordered thing at McDonalds?

It's hot tea. The supervisor says it is the least-ordered item on the menu at their locations. He confessed in a viral TikTok video that he's never even sold the drink himself. More than 5-million people watched his video before it was changed to a private video.
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What's the biggest McDonalds burger?

McDonald's Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese

Despite the hype around the iconic Big Mac, the biggest burger by weight at McDonald's is actually the Double Quarter Pounder with Cheese. This menu mainstay features a gut-busting 1/2 pound of meat between its two buns!
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Did McDonalds ever have onion rings?

McDonald's doesn't serve onion rings, but once upon a time, the Golden Arches served Onion Nuggets. They were a bit like the Texas Tonion from LongHorn Steakhouse, with fried onion chunks that were perfect for dipping.
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