Happy Meal - Wikipedia
WEBA Happy Meal is a kids' meal usually sold at the American fast food restaurant chain McDonald's since June 1979. [1] A small toy or book is included with the food, both of which are usually contained in a red cardboard box with a yellow smiley face and the McDonald's logo .
The History of the McDonald's Happy Meal | Mental Floss
WEBIn 1973, the burger chain introduced its Fun Meal, a cardboard box with games, riddles, and comic strips that housed a burger, fries, a sugary treat, and a soda. There was also frequently a toy...
The History of McDonald’s Happy Meals - Back Then History
WEBMay 26, 2023 · McDonald’s Happy Meals were created by Bob Bernstein, an advertising executive tasked with reestablishing McDonald’s waning appeal to kids and families in the 1970s. He came up with the idea for the Happy Meal …
The Happy Meal inventor says McDonald’s didn’t want it at first
WEBOct 29, 2022 · McDonald’s said this week that it sold half of its new Happy Meals geared toward adults –Cactus Plant Flea Market Boxes– in just four days. But four decades ago, when the first Happy Meal ...
McDonald's debuted Happy Meal 39 years ago. Here's how it's …
WEBMar 13, 2018 · This first iteration of the Happy Meal was the Circus Wagon box, which came with either a cheeseburger or hamburger as well as fries, cookies, a drink and a toy. Chicken McNuggets were...
Who created the McDonald’s Happy Meal? 40 years later, the …
WEBJul 5, 2019 · During the summer of 1979, McDonald’s premiered the Happy Meal nationally. The first boxes were circus wagons. The first toys were tops, stencils, wallets, puzzles and erasers.
How the McDonald's Happy Meal Has Changed Over Time - Business Insider
WEBAug 12, 2020 · McDonald's introduced its Happy Meal in the US in 1979. Since then, the children's meal and toys have become a staple for the giant fast-food brand. Over the years, McDonald's has worked to...
Iconic Packaging: McDonald’s Happy Meal - The ... - The …
WEBOct 18, 2018 · One of the smartest marketing moves McDonald’s made is using the Happy Meal as a vehicle for movie and TV show tie-ins. Starting with the very first Star Trek movie in 1979 (and calling it the Star Trek Meal), it’s been constantly branded with promotional materials ever since.
The Rise and Fall of McDonald’s Happy Meals - Consequence
WEBJan 16, 2017 · McDonald’s sold over 100 million Happy Meals in 1997, the first year they included Teenie Beanie Babies in the box, which saw a light bulb go off. For the following three years, McDonald’s sold Teenie Beanie Babies …
The Controversial History of McDonald's Happy Meal - Mental Floss
WEBMcDonald's first introduced a meal specifically for young customers in the late 1970s, several years after the now-defunct chain Burger Chef launched its Funmeal. Though it wasn't the first menu...