30 September 2024: Australia, the rumours are true… for the first time ever, Grimace will be arriving in Australia and bringing his world-famous Grimace Shake and Grimace Meal with him, available from Friday 4 October for a limited time only.

Grimace has been shaking things up around the world since his big birthday bash in the US – and now it’s finally our turn. Our purple pal will be gracing our shores and bringing back nostalgic memories with the Grimace Shake and Grimace Meal everyone wants to get their hands on.

The Grimace Shake is an explosion of flavour, embodying everything Australia’s purple best friend stands for - good vibes, fun times and his vibrant purple colour, topped with a whirl of whipped cream.

The Grimace Shake will be available a la carte or as part of a Medium or Large Grimace Meal with the choice of a Big Mac or 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, complemented by Fries (made with

100% Aussie potatoes sourced from Victoria and Tasmania to create those crispy, fluffy strands that you know and love).

Amanda Nakad, Marketing Director for McDonald’s Australia said, “Grimace has been making fuzzy waves around the globe and now it's our turn to celebrate. We thought there was no better way to channel the energy of our lovable pal than by bringing you the Grimace Shake.

“The Grimace Shake is fun, vibrant and bursting with flavour. It’s a tribute to Grimace and the joy he’s brought to Macca’s fans over the years. So buckle up - we’re finally giving Aussies what they’ve been waiting for and we know they’re going to LOVE it.”

Aussies around the country might be asking, who or what exactly is Grimace? He might be a mystery, but Grimace sparks nostalgia and excitement, with his fuzzy purple fur, heart of gold and love of shakes.

The Grimace Shake and Grimace Meal are available in Macca’s restaurants nationwide, via drive thru, kiosk and front counter, as well as the MyMacca’s app and McDelivery from Friday 4 October 2024, for a limited time only.

Once they’re gone, they’re gone for good, and you’ll be left wishing you had grabbed just one more sip and slurrrrrp of that purple goodness. So, what are you waiting for? Get in on the purple action before it’s too late.

For more information, visit: https://mcdonalds.com.au/trending

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About McDonald’s Australia

Australia’s first McDonald’s restaurant opened in Yagoona, Sydney, in 1971. Today there are over 1,025 McDonald’s restaurants across Australia, approximately 85 percent of which are franchised and run by local businessmen and women. The organisation employs more than 115,000 people in restaurants and corporate offices Australia-wide and is one of the largest employers of youth in the country. McDonald’s spends over $60 million per annum on training and people development.

For more information, visit www.mcdonalds.com.au or McDonald’s social channels: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok or YouTube.