McDonald's customers in the UK have expressed outrage after some restaurants began charging for dipping sauces. Social media users reported being charged 10p for pots of ketchup, BBQ, curry, and sweet and sour sauces.
A TikTok video by Samantha Butler showed a sign reading 'Dips from 10p' on a self-service machine at a McDonald's outlet. The video sparked a wave of complaints on Twitter, with users calling the charge a sign of tough times and a cost of living crisis.
One user, @batuhan1868, said: 'You know times are truly tough when McDonald’s begin charging £0.10p a pop for BBQ dip.' Another, @superssonic, complained: '@McDonalds 10p for sauce now are you taking the p**s.'
A McDonald's spokesperson clarified that the charge is not a company-wide policy. 'The majority of our restaurants are run by franchisees who are able to set prices at their discretion. Some franchisees may take the decision to charge customers for sauces where they are not included as part of a meal,' the spokesperson said.
