McDonald’s is perhaps the biggest and most popular fast-food chain in the world, and they’ve been dominating this field for a long time, pretty much since its establishment in 1940. Which makes you wonder—what compels them to experiment with all of these strange food items over the years? Why not stick to what they do best – cheap burgers and greasy fries? McDonald’s has had many limited-edition items over the years, and not all of them have been winners. We’re here today to examine their limited-edition items from throughout the years you may have forgotten.
#1: McDonald’s McLean Deluxe (1991–1996)
By the 1990s, McDonald’s was already a well-established fast-food chain with a fan base that came back time after time for their beloved burgers, fries, and shakes. In that decade, though, people were becoming more health-conscious, and diet fads were on the rise, which may be why McDonald’s released the McLean Deluxe, a low-fat burger made with seaweed extract that was meant to present a “healthier” alternative to the classic burger, but was panned for its taste.
