The wait is almost over.
McDonald’s confirmed to USA TODAY on Tuesday that the Snack Wrap will officially be coming back to restaurants permanently beginning Thursday, July 10.
The Snack Wrap features one of McDonald’s new McCrispy Strips – a juicy chicken strip made with all white meat – topped with crisp shredded lettuce and shredded cheese, all wrapped in a soft flour tortilla, according to the chain.
The item will be available in two flavors:
- Spicy: Bold, zesty and unapologetically fiery – our Spicy Snack Wrap brings the heat with a habanero kick that fans know and love from the Spicy McCrispy sandwich.
- Ranch: Smooth, rich and irresistibly savory – our Ranch Snack Wrap delivers a satisfying burst of cool ranch goodness, with hints of garlic and onion.
Customers can order the Snack Wrap a la carte or as a combo meal, which includes two Snack Wraps, medium fries and a drink of choice, according to McDonald’s.
To celebrate the return of the item, McDonald’s has launched snackwrapfiles.com, a website they’re calling “fans’ VIP entry to all things Snack Wrap.”
“This is the content hub for the most anticipated menu item of the decade,” the website’s home page says. “Explore all the lore, like fan-inspired posts or merch concepts. And keep checking back because new files are added weekly.”
When was the Snack Wrap discontinued?
The Snack Wrap first hit the McDonald’s menu in 2006. Over the next decade, it would have “several different iterations,” according to the Food Network, but its main ingredients were chicken breast meat (grilled or crispy), lettuce, cheese and sauce, in a soft flour tortilla.
According to McDonald’s, the Snack Wrap was phased out nationally in 2016, but it “never left fans’ hearts.”
“From countless social media posts to full-fledged petitions, they never gave up on their favorite menu item. They’re the ones who inspired us to make its return to the menu happen,” McDonald’s said.
Popeyes unveils its own version of Snack Wraps
Popeyes announced on Monday, June 2, that it is introducing Chicken Wraps to its menu, giving customers the “craveable flavor of Popeyes, now wrapped and ready to go wherever you do,” according to a news release.
The wraps feature Popeyes hand-breaded and battered chicken tenders with crispy lettuce, shredded cheese and crunchy pickles, all in a warm tortilla that’s inspired by the flavor of Popeyes biscuits. The new item will cost $3.99 and will be available with your choice of a Classic, Spicy, or Honey Mustard spread.
In addition to the wraps, Popeyes is also adding a new lineup of blueberry lemonade and tea beverages. The lineup includes Blueberry Lemonade, which customers can get chilled or frozen, Blueberry Cane Sweet Tea and Blueberry Unsweet Tea.
The wraps and drinks will be available beginning June 2 for a limited time at participating Popeyes restaurants nationwide.
This story has been updated to add new information.
Gabe Hauari is a national trending news reporter at USA TODAY. You can follow him on X @GabeHauari or email him at Gdhauari@gannett.com.
