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McDonald's CEO's Favorite Menu Item Shocks Fans in Bracket Challenge
5 Nov
Summary
- McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski held a "McDonald's Menu Item Tournament"
- Vanilla Cone defeated Chicken McNuggets but lost to Quarter Pounder with Cheese
- Snack Wrap emerged as Kempczinski's ultimate favorite, making a comeback after nearly a decade
On November 5th, 2025, McDonald's CEO Chris Kempczinski surprised fans by sharing his personal favorite menu item in a playful "McDonald's Menu Item Tournament." In a bracket-style showdown, Kempczinski pitted some of the fast-food giant's most popular offerings against each other, including classics like the Big Mac, Egg McMuffin, and Chicken McNuggets.
As the rounds progressed, the Vanilla Cone proved to be a strong contender, defeating the Egg McMuffin, McCrispy, and Filet-O-Fish before losing to the Quarter Pounder with Cheese. However, the humble Snack Wrap, featuring McCrispy Strips, shredded lettuce, and cheese in a soft tortilla, ultimately triumphed as Kempczinski's top choice.
The Snack Wrap's win was particularly timely, as the item had made a long-awaited return to McDonald's US menus just a few months prior, after nearly a decade's absence. Kempczinski's endorsement of the Snack Wrap has reignited love for the once-retired classic, delighting fast-food enthusiasts and offering a rare glimpse into the personal preferences of the global fast-food empire's leader.
