TAIPEI (TVBS News) — Dedicated McDonald's enthusiasts across Taiwan formed lengthy queues before dawn on Wednesday (April 23) as the highly anticipated McGriddles sausage burgers returned to menus for a limited time. The maple-infused breakfast sandwich, nestled between two griddle cakes, sparked such fervor that dozens of customers lined up before restaurant doors even opened.
The fast-food giant first brought the McGriddles series to Taiwan from neighboring Japan last year as a limited offering, but supplies vanished within just 72 hours amid overwhelming demand. Learning from that experience, McDonald's has tripled its inventory this year, preparing 2.3 million units across three varieties: pork with egg, plain pork, and ham with egg.
Despite the substantially increased supply, the sweet-and-savory breakfast sandwiches continue generating remarkable demand, with customers forming lines at locations throughout Taipei and other major cities. Several patrons expressed disappointment at the unavailability of the "McDelivery" (歡樂送) pre-order service that was operational during last year's promotion. Company representatives explained the popular delivery option is temporarily suspended during breakfast hours due to scheduled system maintenance.
The reintroduction of the cult-favorite breakfast item continues drawing substantial crowds across Taiwan's 400-plus McDonald's locations, with company representatives advising customers to arrive early to avoid disappointment. McDonald's officials indicated they would closely monitor consumer demand patterns in the coming days and might issue additional announcements regarding potential service improvements or inventory adjustments as the limited-time promotion continues. ★
