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Fast-Food Chains Roll Out Halloween Buckets as McDonald’s Sets Oct. 21 Boo Bucket Return

Rivals push limited collectibles with themed menus to drive visits during the holiday window.

Overview

  • McDonald’s Boo Buckets return nationwide on Oct. 21 with five designs, available only with a Happy Meal while supplies last.
  • The McDonald’s set features an orange pumpkin, white ghost, green goblin, red zombie and black cat, reviving a collectible first launched in 1986.
  • Burger King’s Trick-or-Treat Buckets are on sale now at participating U.S. locations for $2 a la carte while supplies last.
  • Burger King debuts a Monster Menu that includes a Jack-O-Lantern Whopper, Vampire Nuggets, Mummy Mozzarella Fries and a Franken-Candy Sundae.
  • Dunkin’ began selling a Munchkin Bucket on Oct. 15, priced around $5 empty or about $17.99 when bundled with Munchkins.