McDonald’s is where lifelong memories with grandma are made. From impromptu soft serve treats to dessert-first indulgences, grandmas always know how to make us feel special. Now, it’s her turn. We invite fans to celebrate grandmas and recreate cherished moments this summer by enjoying the Grandma McFlurry, available starting May 21 for a limited time.
The new McFlurry is sweet – just like grandma – featuring delicious syrup and crunchy candy pieces (like grandma’s favorite treat she hid in her purse!), all blended into our creamy vanilla soft serve. It’s the perfect sweet treat to share with grandma or the grandma-figure in your life.
“Grandmas have always held a special place in our hearts, and today they’re having a major moment influencing culture – inspiring trends in fashion, decor, and now, even food with our newest McFlurry,” said Tariq Hassan, Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer at McDonald’s. “The Grandma McFlurry tastes like a trip down memory lane, and we’re excited to give our fans that experience while honoring the grandma-figure in all our lives.”
An Extra Sweet Way to Connect with Grandma
In honor of the limited-edition Grandma McFlurry, we’re giving fans another opportunity to connect with their grandmas. Music has the power to bring loved ones together, especially with a fresh take on a familiar tune. McDonald’s is partnering with two breakthrough artists to remake hit songs for the occasion. Singer-songwriter Remi Wolf is covering the classic “How Sweet It Is (To Be Loved by You),” available on all music platforms on May 21. Additionally, two-time Latin GRAMMY® nominee and Puerto Rican star Jay Wheeler is creating a cover of the iconic Latin song “Piel Canela.”
A Sweet Twist on a Summertime Favorite: Grandma’s McFlurry® Mobile
To kick off the celebration, McDonald’s is rolling out Grandma’s McFlurry Mobile – McDonald’s take on the beloved ice cream truck – offering a free, first taste of the new Grandma McFlurry before it’s available in restaurants. Listen for a familiar McDonald’s jingle as the ice cream truck makes its way around the city.
On Friday, May 17, and Saturday, May 18, Grandma’s McFlurry Mobile will be making stops around New York City, including senior centers and assisted living homes, to create more moments of connection between grandparents – a generation that often deals with loneliness – and their families.
Fans can be among the first to try the new Grandma McFlurry by stopping by Grandma’s McFlurry Mobile at the following NYC locations:
- Friday, May 17: 1 p.m. – 7:30 p.m. EST, Herald Square – 104 W 35th St, New York, NY 10018 (On the corner of W 34th St. and Broadway)
- Saturday, May 18: Stops at senior centers and assisted living homes in East Harlem from 12 p.m. – 1 p.m., and Flushing from 3 p.m. – 4 p.m. EST. Keep your eyes peeled
