The Egg McMuffin is turning 50, and fans can celebrate with a huge discount.
McDonald’s is celebrating the 50th anniversary of the beloved breakfast sandwich, which debuted in 1975, with a special deal on everyone’s breakfast favorite — but only for one day.
On Sunday, March 2, customers can celebrate National Egg McMuffin Day with an Egg or Sausage with Egg breakfast sandwich for just $1, available exclusively through the McDonald’s app.
In a time when egg prices are surging and places like Waffle House and Denny’s are implementing an egg surcharge, the $1 Egg McMuffin is certainly a steal.
According to McDonald’s, the Egg McMuffin was first invented in 1971 by Herb Peterson who presented it to Ray Krock, who is widely regarded as the “Founder of McDonald’s,” as the concept of putting a diner classic, Eggs Benedict, in the palm of your hand.
“When I watched my father introduce this idea to Ray Kroc, we could not have anticipated it would become the foundation for the renowned McDonald’s breakfast menu,” Peterson’s son and McDonald’s Owner/Operator David Peterson, said in a statement.
“It’s been remarkable to see people embrace this innovation over the last five decades, and now we get to share that heritage with a new generation of breakfast fans.”
Additionally, from March 3 through 30, fans can enjoy a buy-one-get-one Sausage McMuffin with Egg when they make an app delivery order.
McDonald’s also announced that Krispy Kreme landed at the Golden Arches in New York City with participating locations adding the popular brand’s donuts to their menus.
For the first time, the Golden Arches also added bagel sandwiches nationwide.
