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McDonald’s to charge for extra sauces from Jan 2; fans not lovin’ it
McDonald's said the “nominal charge” was for sauces “beyond the allocated quantities for specific menu items”. PHOTO: MCDONALD'S SINGAPORE
Ian Cheng
Correspondent
Updated
Dec 06, 2024, 05:02 PM
Published Dec 06, 2024, 03:06 PM
SINGAPORE - McDonald’s decision to charge customers if they ask for additional sauces from Jan 2, 2025, has drawn fiery comments online and left a sour taste in their mouths.
“What a horrid start to 2025,” said a commenter. “Outrageous,” said another.
According to an update on its website, McDonald’s said the “nominal charge” was for sauces “beyond the allocated quantities for specific menu items”, citing the management of food waste and rising food costs.
The allocation of sauces is in accordance with McDonald’s policy that “takes into consideration the appropriate number of sauce packs to be enjoyed with the food”, according to its website, without going into detail.
With the exception of ketchup and garlic chilli sauce, McDonald’s will be charging for all other sauces if customers request an additional amount beyond the usual allocation for respective menu products.
These are:
- Chicken McNuggets dipping sauce (barbecue, curry, honey mustard) – 50 cents per tub
- Hotcakes syrup – 50 cents per tub
- Whipped butter pad (for hotcakes and corn cup) – 50 cents per tub
- Salad dressing (Japanese dressing roasted sesame) – 70 cents per packet
After the new charges kick in, ketchup and garlic chilli sauce will continue to be provided at no charge. The fast-food chain did not mention what will happen to the ketchup and chilli sauce dispensers at its outlets.
In 2012, McDonald’s implemented a similar quota for allocated sauces for meals with nuggets, with additional sauces charged at 30 cents each.
The Straits Times has contacted McDonald’s for more information.