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McDonald’s scented candles top new merchandise range

By Wei Zhang
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McDonald’s scented candles are among a range of new merchandise items released by the fast-food giant in the US.

According to the firm’s website, the merchandise is now on sale for a limited time to celebrate the brand’s Quarter Pounder burger – which will soon turn 50 – and coincide with the opening of a fan club dedicated to the menu item.

The items, including a fan club t-shirt, a 2020 calendar and a collection of McDonald’s scented candles which share the same beef-and-burger smell of a Quarter Pounder.  The items are being sold on a dedicated website goldenarchesunlimited.com.

Another new product is Couples Quarter Pounder Mittens “to hold hands and hold a hot and deliciously juicy Quarter Pounder cooked just for you right when you order”

The firm says it will unveil a “sizable bronze monument” of the Quarter Pounder on Wednesday, in a US city yet to be revealed.

Questions & Answers

Q.

Why has McDonald's released these new merchandise items?

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The new merchandise range celebrates the Quarter Pounder burger, which will soon reach its 50th anniversary. It also coincides with the launch of a new fan club for the popular menu item.

Q.

What kind of merchandise is available in the new range?

A.

The range includes a fan club t-shirt, a 2020 calendar, and McDonald’s scented candles. Also available are Couples Quarter Pounder Mittens, designed for two people to hold hands and their burger.

Q.

Where can customers purchase these new items?

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The new merchandise is being sold exclusively on a dedicated website. Interested customers can find the items at goldenarchesunlimited.com for a limited time.

Q.

Are there any other special events planned to celebrate the Quarter Pounder?

A.

Yes, the firm plans to unveil a sizable bronze monument of the Quarter Pounder on Wednesday. The specific US city where this monument will be located has not yet been revealed.

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