Where did the time go? It was 30 years ago this month, back in 1995 that Ron McLellan, a visionary Canadian McFranchisee from Bathurst, New Brunswick, served the first one. Since then, the McFlurry has become an international phenomenon…
Unparalleled success…
In fact, the McFlurry has proven an unparalleled success for a relative newcomer to the permanent McMenu, according to the official news release.
“The McFlurry is more than a dessert; it’s a testament to the Canadian spirit of innovation and a source of national pride,” said McLellan. “Creating the McFlurry was about sharing joy. […] Seeing it embraced around the world is a dream.”
McDonald’s Canada is inviting people across the country to dive into a celebration filled with new flavours and Canadian spirit this summer.
McFlurry Fast Facts:
- It was named McFlurry because its mouth feel was like ‘a cool, crisp, catch-a-snowflake-on-your-tongue moment’.
- The first-ever McFlurry flavour was Oreo, and it’s still one of the most beloved flavours today.
- At launch, there were six flavours at Ron McLellan’s Bathurst location: Oreo, Smarties, Coffee Crisp, Crispy Crunch, SKOR, and Fudgee-O
- Ron McLellan’s personal favourite McFlurry flavour was – and still is – caramel with a double shot of Oreo!
- Some unique regional flavours from around the globe include: Baci Perugia in Italy, Matcha in Japan, and Durian Crunch in Singapore…
My take
Just another case of Canadian vision and innovative spirit taking the world by storm – and surprise!
~Maggie J.