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McDonald’s Resists Extra Egg Charge, Offers $1 McMuffin Deal

The Egg McMuffin promotion provides some relief for budget-conscious Americans squeezed by an ongoing egg shortage.
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By Carrington York

February 25, 2025 at 8:09 PM UTC

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Not only is McDonald’s Corp. saying it will spare customers an egg surcharge, it will also launch a one-day offer on the McMuffin sandwich for just $1.

The discount celebrates 50 years of breakfast menu items, and arrives as an avian flu crisis pushes US egg prices to record highs.