Axed McDonald’s menu item ‘returns’ to UK as eagle-eyed shoppers spot dupe in bargain shop
AN axed McDonald's menu item has "returned" to the UK as eagle-eyed shoppers spot a dupe in a bargain shop.
Customers could not believe their luck after spotting a dupe for Cheesey Garlic Bites at The Company Shop, a surplus food and goods distributor.
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The savvy shopper stumbled across a 1kg bag of a product that looked almost identical to the Maccie's side, and it cost just £5.
The discovery comes months after the home of the Golden Arches removed the side from its menus, to make way for a host of new items.
McDonald's made the snack from mozzarella, flavouring it with garlic and chives in a ciabatta-style breadcrumb coating.
Alongside this, the shopper also stumbled across an almost identical-looking bag of Maccie's Nuggets and a 2.4kg bag of fries, which cost £2.50.
The deal was shared on the UKNewestFood Instagram page, with shoppers quickly chiming in to praise the find.
One person said: "These chicken nuggets and chips taste exactly the same as McDonald's. I have bought them myself several times now."
While another person said: "I’m defo paying this place a visit."
The Company Shop sells products from retailers like M&S and Asda for as much as 60% off the retail price but you need a membership to shop in one of its stores.
To qualify for a free membership card, you need to have a job in the care services (such as working for the NHS), be a member of the police or fire service, or work for a charity.
You can also get a membership card if you are on means tested benefits or claiming the state pension.
It's not the first time shoppers have spotted products that look like Maccies goods in store.
Customers were convinced the retailer was selling the pork filling of McDonald's McRib back in March.
Maccies briefly brought the option back in October last year, selling McRib for £4.49 for single burger, and £6.19 as part of a medium extra value meal.
Other shoppers have claimed to find £5 bags of 20 its iconic apple pies and also spotted camembert cheese bites.
You can find your nearest Company Shop by visiting companyshopgroup.co.uk/our-stores/company-shop/store-locations.
A few stores in the UK require you to have a membership to buy products from their stores.
A membership is required to shop at any Costco warehouse or on its website.
The cost of individual membership, known as Gold Star, has recently risen from £28 to £35 - a £7 increase, equating to a 25% hike.
The fee for adding an additional Gold Star cardholder has also recently jumped from £14 to £20, an increase of £6 or 42%.
The fee for adding additional business cardholders has also gone up by £1, now costing £15.
Executive Gold Star membership has risen from £62 to £70, an £8 increase, or 13%.
Executive-level members benefit from 2% rewards on purchases, with annual caps now increased.
Money saving experts at HSBC UK have revealed their top tips to saving cash on your food shop.
1. Set a budgetCreating a budget will help to stretch your budget. Start by working out how much you spent on food over the last three months, then each month you get paid, set aside a certain amount for food.
2. Plan your meals Make a list of your main meals for the coming week, including the ingredients you need, and stick to it. Don’t get drawn into offers for things that you don’t need. If you already have some food leftover from the week before, try to see what you can do with that first.
3. Think about when and where you shopIt's best to shop on a full stomach so you don't get tempted. Shopping less often can help you to think about what you buy and it may help you to stick to your budget.
4. Go onlineShopping online is a good and easy way to manage your budget. It can also help to track expenses, whilst also preventing impulse buys.
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