McDonald's New Zealand Releases New McMullet Cheeseburger

In the grand scheme of things, it's safe to say most cheeseburgers tend to arrive to our plates without a specific haircut (a sentence I never thought I'd actually ever write).

But McDonald's New Zealand customers arrived to their local fast food restaurant to find a surprising item waiting for them: the eye-catching McMullet burger that's unsurprisingly gaining traction across social media.

Before you begin surfing the web for pictures of this unique-sounding culinary creation, don't worry – the cheeseburger doesn't feature actual hair anywhere in its ingredient list. Instead, the mullet hairdo is created by hanging a slice of cheese halfway out from the bun, resulting in a simple but certainly distinct-looking haircut.

According to Delish, the new menu item was actually inspired by fans' online chatter, with frequent McDonald's visitors wondering aloud what a "mullet burger" might look like. After coming across the conversation, McDonald's New Zealand decided to create their own version of the so-called McMullet burger, launching the meal at the brand's Auckland location for a short time.

To mark the debut of the limited-time menu item, McDonald's Auckland location also featured an immersive festival filled with mullet-inspired decor. If that weren't already humorous enough, the restaurant even had on-site barbers offering free haircuts for anyone interested in obtaining an actual mullet hairstyle.

Additionally, anyone happening to sport a mullet at the festival could take part in an actual mullet competition, with one lucky winner securing a year's worth of free cheeseburgers and free haircuts.

While the item isn't available in the U.S., many people are offering an easy solution for those interested in trying it stateside. All you have to do is order a regular McDonald's cheeseburger, complete with one extra slice of cheese on the side.

Once the burger arrives, simply drape the extra cheese slice halfway out from the burger. And just like that, you have an Instagram-worthy viral hit that also serves as a definitive culinary statement!

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This story was originally published May 6, 2026 at 1:29 PM.