Text / Edited and reported by MOOK Travel & Lifestyle Network Editorial Team
The leading American fast-food chain McDonald's test-launched "garlic fries" at four California locations in May. Unexpectedly, the new product proved extremely popular—selling out within a week and requiring several weeks to restock, but already leaving people eager to try them.
American fast-food giant McDonald's test-sold "garlic fries" at four California locations. (Image source / McDonald’s)
Garlic fries attracted many curious customers upon launch, selling out quickly. (Image source / McDonald’s)
The garlic fries are seasoned with garlic aioli, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. The garlic is sourced from Gilroy, California—known as the "Garlic Capital of the World." The packaging emits a rich garlic aroma, drawing many to try them, and they unexpectedly sold out.
The garlic fries are seasoned with garlic aioli, olive oil, Parmesan cheese, and parsley. (Image source / McDonald’s)
McDonald's stated that due to overwhelming customer response, the garlic fries are expected to be available at all 250 locations in the San Francisco Bay Area by August. Though some suspect this is just a marketing ploy, there's no denying it has successfully sparked a McDonald's fries craze. If you're planning a California trip this summer, don’t miss the chance to visit a local McDonald's and try this irresistible new flavor.