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McDonald’s brings back classic burgers and 2000s mini radios in Germany
McDonald’s has launched a nostalgia promotion in Germany after the McRib left its menu on October 27, 2026.
The returning food includes the 1955 Burger and the McFarmer, which is back after more than ten years.
The promotion also adds items such as Brie-filled fried cheese, though the full menu varies across the descriptions.
Five mini radios play clips of well-known pop songs by artists including Britney Spears, Avril Lavigne and Cro.
Unlike the original radios offered with Happy Meals in 2004 and 2005, these are sold for an extra charge with selected meals, not included in a Happy Meal.
The radios are available for a limited time, with one announcement giving November 24 as the end date; another says the offer runs while supplies last at participating restaurants.
Selected items will also cost one euro on certain days when ordered through McDonald’s app.
McDonald’s is launching a nostalgia promotion in Germany with returning burgers, sides and miniature music radios.
The promotion includes the 1955 Burger and the McFarmer, which returns after more than ten years.
Five mini-radio designs play excerpts from pop songs associated with the 2000s.
Unlike the original radios given with Happy Meals, the new versions cost extra with selected meals.
The promotion starts on 28 October 2026, shortly after the McRib leaves the menu.
- Who
- McDonald’s in Germany.
- What
- The company is bringing back classic menu items and offering five mini-radio designs that play song excerpts.
- When
- The promotion starts on 28 October 2026. The radios are available through 24 November, according to CHIP.
- Where
- Participating McDonald’s restaurants in Germany.
- Why
- McDonald’s is using nostalgia and memories of past menu items and 2000s pop culture for the promotion.
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McDonald’s distributed small radios that each played a song.
The McRib remains available in Germany.
The nostalgia promotion and five new mini-radio designs launch.
The mini-radios are available for an extra charge, according to CHIP.
- Radio designs
- Five
- Radio availability
- Through 24 November 2026, according to CHIP
- 1955 Burger
- Returns to the German menu
- McFarmer
- Returns after more than ten years
- Promotion start
- 28 October 2026