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McDonald's Australia has added a tasty twist to its classic French fries with the introduction of Loaded Fries. Customers can now top their fries with a guacamole salsa option or a bacon and cheese sauce topping. The fast-food company says it's introducing Loaded Fries to its menu as a direct response to what Australians want. Loaded Fries are available in single or share packs at all restaurants nationwide.

McDonald's Australia's Loaded Fries

McDonald's Australia has introduced a new variation of its famous French fries, which has only been available in a few international markets. Loaded Fries are available in single or share packs at all restaurants across the nation.

The new Loaded Fries come topped with either bacon and cheese sauce or guacamole and salsa. The fast-food company says it's introducing Loaded Fries to its menu as a direct response to what Australians want.

"By adding guac and salsa, as well as bacon and cheese sauce to our fries, we're following a trend our customers started," McDonald's Australia chief marketing officer Mark Lollback said. "While our fries are delicious by themselves, for a long time now Aussies have been experimenting with them, dunking and dipping them in everything from ketchup to our Soft Serve."

In October 2021, McDonald's Australia discontinued its Gravy variant of Loaded Fries.

The ultimate saucy makeover

McDonald's Australia has introduced a new item to its menu: Loaded Fries. This is a variation of the famous McDonald's french fries that have been sold in only a number of international McDonald's restaurant markets, including China and New Zealand.

In a world first, McDonald's Australia's French fries are receiving a saucy makeover, with a new name and toppings. The new Loaded Fries will come topped with either bacon and cheese sauce or guacamole and salsa.

The introduction of Loaded Fries is a direct response to what Australians want, according to the fast-food company. Mark Lollback, Chief Marketing Officer of McDonald's Australia, said:

> "By adding guac and salsa, as well as bacon and cheese sauce to our fries, we're following a trend our customers started. While our fries are delicious by themselves, for a long time now Aussies have been experimenting with them, dunking and dipping them in everything from ketchup to our Soft Serve."

Loaded Fries will be available in single or share packs at all McDonald's restaurants across Australia.

A trend started by customers

In 2015, McDonald's Australia decided to follow a trend started by its customers and introduced Loaded Fries to its menu. The fast-food chain's Chief Marketing Officer, Mark Lollback, acknowledged that Aussies had long been experimenting with their fries, dunking and dipping them in everything from ketchup to soft serve. As a result, McDonald's Australia decided to offer its customers two new toppings: guacamole salsa and bacon and cheese sauce.

The Loaded Fries were available in single or share packs at all restaurants nationwide. Several late-night diners were spotted eating the Loaded Fries with their burgers at Macca's Wynyard branch. One diner told the Daily Mail Australia, "It's very good, but there's not enough cheese."

While Loaded Fries were a new addition to the Australian menu, they had already been sold in some other international markets, including China and New Zealand. In China, the fries are served with either a tomato-basil-based sauce, a bacon/cheese sauce, and/or a garlic pepper sauce. In New Zealand, the fries are topped with bacon and cheese sauce and sweet chili and pepper toppings.

Prior to the introduction of Loaded Fries, McDonald's Australia had offered Gravy Loaded Fries, which were discontinued in October 2021.

Available in single or share packs

McDonald's Australia has introduced a new side to its menu: Loaded Fries. The fries are topped with either bacon and cheese sauce or guacamole and salsa. They are available in single or share packs at all restaurants nationwide.

The new side is a direct response to what Australians want, according to the fast-food company. Mark Lollback, Chief Marketing Officer of McDonald's Australia, said: "By adding guac and salsa, as well as bacon and cheese sauce to our fries, we're following a trend our customers started. While our fries are delicious by themselves, for a long time now Aussies have been experimenting with them, dunking and dipping them in everything from ketchup to our Soft Serve."

Loaded Fries are already available in some McDonald's restaurants, including the Wynyard branch, where several late-night diners were spotted eating them with their burgers. One diner said: "It's very good, but there's not enough cheese."

The introduction of Loaded Fries in Australia follows the success of cheese fries in overseas markets, including at Kentucky Fried Chicken and Burger King.

Loaded Fries are an international menu item

McDonald's is known for its famous French fries, which are a staple side on the menu. However, the Loaded Fries are a special variation of these classic fries, and they are an international menu item.

Loaded Fries are a unique take on the traditional French fry, loaded with various toppings and sauces, depending on the market. They have been available in select international McDonald's restaurants, offering a more indulgent and flavourful fry experience.

In China, for instance, Loaded Fries are served with a choice of three different sauces: a tomato-basil sauce, a bacon and cheese sauce, or a garlic pepper sauce. This offers a range of flavour profiles to cater to different tastes. On the other hand, in New Zealand, the Loaded Fries are topped with a bacon and cheese sauce, along with sweet chilli and pepper toppings, creating a spicy and savoury combination.

Australia also had its own take on Loaded Fries, serving them with a gravy sauce. Unfortunately, as of October 18, 2021, the gravy variant of Loaded Fries was discontinued in Australia.

The availability of Loaded Fries varies across international markets, and McDonald's creates unique flavour combinations to cater to local tastes and preferences. These loaded fry creations offer a heartier and more indulgent option to the classic French fry, providing customers with an exciting and satisfying side or snack.

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