McDonald’s Spain Launches ‘Friends’ Happy Meal for 30th Anniversary
McDonald’s Spain is celebrating the 30th anniversary of the premiere of the iconic sitcom Friends with a special adult Happy Meal, dubbed the “Friends Box.” The promotion, launched in October 2024, offers fans a nostalgic experience with collectible figurines and a unique sauce inspired by the show.
Adult Happy Meal Details
Unlike the traditional Happy Meal geared towards children, this offering targets adults with a choice of entrees including a Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, McRoyal Deluxe, CBO, or McChicken [Deadline]. The meal also includes fries, a drink, and the limited-edition “Monica’s Marinara” sauce, a nod to Monica Gellar’s renowned cooking skills [Nerdist].
Collectible Figurines and Contests
The “Friends Box” comes with a figurine of one of the six main characters – Phoebe, Joey, Ross, Rachel, Chandler, or Monica [Nerdist]. McDonald’s Spain is also running a daily quiz about Friends, awarding five winners each day with 500 reward points redeemable for exclusive merchandise like tote bags and key holder frames [Nerdist].
Central Perk Experience
To further immerse fans in the Friends universe, McDonald’s Spain transformed its Montera Street location in Madrid into a replica of Central Perk, the show’s iconic coffee shop, on October 10th [Nerdist]. This allowed fans to recreate their favorite scenes from the series.
Availability
Currently, the McDonald’s x Friends Meal is exclusively available in Spain [Delish]. There is no word yet on whether the promotion will be extended to other countries, including the United States.
Fan Reaction
The release of the adult Happy Meal has generated significant buzz online, with many fans expressing disappointment that it is not available in the U.S. [Delish]. Social media users have voiced their desire for similar promotions featuring other popular sitcoms.