Free Smoothies at McDonald’s Tweetup

July 8th, 2010 · No Comments

I got this press release from a San Diego McDonald’s rep for their new Real Fruit Smoothies in my email box this morning. They are offering FREE smoothies to San Diego residents on Friday July 16. Thought I’d share it with those that might be interested:

Hi Caleb,

San Diego McDonald’s is hosting a tweetup Friday, July 16 to introduce its newest beverage – Real Fruit Smoothies. As a San Diego foodie, we want to gauge your interest in sharing the tweetup information with RamenDays readers and followers.

We’ll be giving away FREE Smoothies, which come in Strawberry Banana and Wild Berry flavors, as well as other munchies, such as Apple Dippers for the kiddos. Attendees who tweet from the event using the #SDMcD hashtag will walk away with a prize pack (including coupons for free Smoothies and other McDonald’s swag), while supplies last.

SAN DIEGO – July 6, 2010 – McDonald’s is introducing a line of Real Fruit Smoothies, flavorful, icy treats made with real fruit and low-fat yogurt, and is offering social media fans an exclusive sampling at the San Diego tweetup on July 16.

McDonald’s Smoothies are made from a creamy blend of real fruit – strawberries, bananas, blueberries and blackberries – and low-fat yogurt. The frosty drink is also available without yogurt and comes in three icy cool sizes – small (12 ounces), medium (16 ounces) or large (22 ounces). McDonald’s customers can choose between two Smoothie flavors – Strawberry Banana and Wild Berry.

McDonald’s is hosting a Tweetup in San Diego to allow interested customers a free sample of the newest addition to the successful line of McCafé beverages. Tweetup attendees will have a chance to sample the smooth and creamy new drinks and opportunities to win free McDonald’s prize packs for tweeting about their experience.

“McDonald’s always strives to offer customers a variety of food and beverage items to fulfill their needs and satisfy their taste buds,” said Philip Palumbo, president of the McDonald’s Owner/Operator Association of San Diego County. “Adding Real Fruit Smoothies to the menu means customers have a healthy and flavorful beverage option to enjoy with breakfast, their favorite Extra Value Meal® or as a satisfying midday snack.”

The San Diego McDonald’s Smoothie Tweetup will be held Friday, July 16 at 10:30 a.m. at McDonald’s located at 9871 Aero Drive in San Diego. For more details on the event and to RSVP, follow @MySanDiegoMcD on Twitter or visit www.Twtvite.com/SD_McD. Twitter followers can also qualify for prizes by entering retweet contests on July 7, 9, 12 and 15. Follow @MySanDiegoMcD for details.

Free Smoothie samples will be available at all participating McDonald’s restaurants nationwide between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. July 22 - 24.

McDonald’s has taken strides to increase coffee and beverage options since the launch of its Premium Roast Coffee in 2006 and McCafé drinks in 2009. The addition of Smoothies builds upon the existing line of McCafé drinks, including Lattes, Cappuccinos, Frappés, Mochas and Hot Chocolate. All McCafé Coffees are made with quality ingredients, including Arabica coffee beans harvested in Central and South America and the mountainous regions of Indonesia.

McDonald’s USA, LLC is the leading foodservice provider in the United States, serving a variety of wholesome foods made from quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. More than 90 percent of McDonald’s San Diego restaurants are independently owned and operated by local franchisees. For more information on San Diego County McDonald’s restaurants, visit www.sdmcdonalds.com.

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