McDonald’s removed its grilled chicken sandwich from menus in 2020, and a former company executive explains what led to its disappearance. Both reports say the sandwich was originally introduced as a “healthier” option and that it ultimately failed to remain a lasting menu item.
The outlets agree on the basic timeline and reason for the pullback: sales were reportedly not strong enough to justify keeping the item on the menu. They also diverge slightly in emphasis. Fox News adds that rising beef prices could make chicken options more attractive again, while the Post focuses more broadly on why the item “vanished,” pointing back to its introduction in the early 1990s.
Overall, the coverage centers on corporate menu decision-making tied to performance, with discussion of potential future openings for chicken if pricing dynamics change. Neither report cites detailed financial breakdowns, but both frame the removal as the result of insufficient demand.
