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McDonald's thinks fries smeared in chocolate is the key to cracking Japan

on Jan 28, 2016 | 0 comments

By John McCarthy

McDonald’s Japan is synergising many peoples’ favourite foods (fries and chocolate) to introduce a new product, the McChoco Potato.

Japanese customers visiting participating restaurants can now order McDonald’s French fries drizzled with two types of chocolate sauces; “chocolate with cacao flavor and white milk chocolate”.

The fast food outlet claims that the McChoco Potatoes are “enjoyable for different occasions”.

Furthermore the ‘Frankenstein’ food “also makes for a great dessert”.

The new entry will be served for a limited time costing 330 yen (2.77 US dollars).

In addition to interesting menu additions, the company is looking to ramp up its digital efforts, after it <a target=_blank href="http://www.thedrum.com/news/2016/01/25/mcdonalds-tying-store-sales-digital-efforts-first-time" Read full story ›

Source: The Drum