Singapore McDonald’s faces backlash over new extra sauce charge starting 2025
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Singapore McDonald’s has faced online criticism after announcing a new charge for extra sauce tubs, set to take effect on Jan. 2, 2025.
Customers will be charged up to 70 S$cents (US$0.52) for additional sauces beyond the standard portion for certain menu items.
“What a horrid start to 2025,” said a commenter. “Outrageous,” said another.
McDonald’s explained on its website that the “nominal charge” is meant to manage food waste and rising food costs
While ketchup and garlic chilli sauce will remain free, additional charges will apply to other sauces. For example, sauces for Chicken McNuggets (barbecue, curry, honey mustard), hotcakes syrup, and whipped butter pads will cost 50 S$ cents per tub. Japanese roasted sesame dressing will be priced at 70 S$ cents per packet.
This change follows a similar policy from 2012, when McDonald’s began charging 30 S$cents for extra sauce with nugget meals.
Questions & Answers
Q.What is the primary reason McDonald's Singapore has given for introducing the new charge for extra sauce?
What is the primary reason McDonald's Singapore has given for introducing the new charge for extra sauce?
McDonald's stated on its website that the "nominal charge" for additional sauces is intended to help manage food waste. They also mentioned that it is a response to rising food costs, which contribute to the need for this change.
Q.Which specific sauces will customers still receive for free after the new policy begins?
Which specific sauces will customers still receive for free after the new policy begins?
Under the new policy, customers will still be able to receive ketchup and garlic chilli sauce free of charge. The additional fees will apply to other varieties of sauce beyond these two standard options.
Q.What is the highest charge customers might pay for an extra sauce tub?
What is the highest charge customers might pay for an extra sauce tub?
Customers might pay up to 70 S$ cents for an extra sauce tub. This specific charge will apply to Japanese roasted sesame dressing. Other sauces like barbecue or curry for McNuggets will cost 50 S$ cents.
Q.Has McDonald's Singapore previously implemented charges for extra sauce?
Has McDonald's Singapore previously implemented charges for extra sauce?
Yes, McDonald's Singapore previously introduced a similar policy in 2012. At that time, customers were charged 30 S$ cents for extra sauce specifically when purchased with nugget meals.
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