McDonald's announced on November 10 that it would temporarily suspend sales of its new regular menu item, the "Zaku Zaku Juicy Mac" series, and other products at stores nationwide starting November 13.

Notice on the official website dated November 10

The company stated that sales exceeded expectations, making it difficult to stably supply the thigh meat chicken patties.

7 Items, Including New Chicken Burgers, Temporarily Suspended from Sale

The temporary suspension of sales applies to a total of 7 items: three new chicken burgers, their "Double" series (exclusive to Yoru Mac/Night Mac), and a side menu item.

■Items suspended from sale starting November 13 ・Zaku Zaku Juicy Mac ・Spicy Zaku Zaku Juicy Mac ・Teriyaki Chicken Juicy Mac ・Double Zaku Zaku Juicy Mac ・Double Spicy Zaku Zaku Juicy Mac ・Double Teriyaki Chicken Juicy Mac ・Zaku Zaku Juicy Thigh Chicken

Additionally, the limited-time "Cheese Cheese Teriyaki Chicken Juicy Mac" and "Tabekurabe Potenage Large/Extra Large" will also end sales earlier than planned.

Some stores may suspend or end sales earlier than November 13.

A New Staple Replacing the "Chicken Filet-O," Suspended Less Than a Month After Launch

New burger using a single piece of thigh meat

The "Zaku Zaku Juicy Mac" series was McDonald's revamped chicken burger lineup, launched on October 21 this year. It became a regular menu item on October 21, effectively replacing the long-loved "Chicken Filet-O."

It features a newly developed chicken patty made from a single piece of thigh meat. Development reportedly took five years.

Characterized by crispy, juicy chicken

I (Nabeko) also tried it at launch, and the coating was incredibly crispy! The fat spread juicily from within, and the texture, like a single piece of meat, was also impressive. It was a product that made me feel McDonald's chicken burgers had significantly changed.

I was surprised that it's being suspended from sale less than a month after its launch.

McDonald's reportedly expects sales of the regular items to resume by the end of November. I hope they return soon!

By the way, "Chicken McNuggets," "McChicken," and other items will continue to be sold as usual.

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