Grandma knows best — even when it comes to McDonald’s.
Starting May 21, the fast food chain is introducing the “Grandma McFlurry,” a sweet treat featuring syrup and crunchy candy pieces — which the brand jokes is “like grandma’s favorite treat that she hid in her purse” — blended into vanilla soft serve.
“Grandmas have always held a special place in our hearts, and today they’re having a major moment influencing culture – inspiring trends in fashion, decor and now, even food with our newest McFlurry,” Tariq Hassan, Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer at McDonald’s, said in a statement.
“The Grandma McFlurry tastes like a trip down memory lane, and we’re excited to give our fans that experience while honoring the grandma figure in all our lives.”
It’s unclear exactly what candies are used in the new McFlurry flavor, but Reddit users are speculating that it’s butterscotch.
In honor of the limited-edition Grandma McFlurry, McDonald’s is also giving fans an “extra sweet way” to connect with their grandma through music.
The company is partnering with two artists to reimagine old hit songs with a new take, which will be available on all music platforms on May 21.
Singer-songwriter Remi Wolf is covering the classic “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You),” originally recorded by Marvin Gaye, and two-time Latin Grammy nominee and Puerto Rican star Jay Wheeler is covering the iconic Latin song “Piel Canela.”
McDonald’s is also kicking off both the celebration of grandmas and the start of summer with Grandma’s McFlurry Mobile — a take on the classic ice cream truck.
Anyone who catches the truck with the sound of a familiar McDonald’s jingle can grab a free, first taste of the new Grandma McFlurry before it’s available in restaurants.
On Friday, May 17 and Saturday, May 18, the McFlurry Mobile will be making stops around New York City:
- Friday, May 17: Herald Square – 104 W 35th St, New York, NY 10018 (On the corner of W 34th St. and Broadway) from 1 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
- Saturday, May 18: The mobile will make stops at senior centers and assisted living homes in East Harlem from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m. and Flushing from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m.
