McDonald’s launches Nocilla Pistachio McFlurry in Spain

McDonald’s and Nocilla are teaming up again to launch the Nocilla Pistachio McFlurry, available in more than 670 restaurants across Spain. Announced on 5 November 2026, the new dessert comes in two sizes and is being rolled out across a predominantly franchised network: according to figures published by McDonald’s Spain, 95% of its restaurants operate under this model.

Two sizes for a new combination

The dessert combines a vanilla-flavoured ice cream base with Nocilla pistachio-flavoured spread and crunchy wafer pieces. The contrast between the textures of the ice cream, spread and wafer characterises the standard version of the new McFlurry.

It is joined by the Mini Nocilla Pistachio McFlurry, which uses the same ice cream base. In this smaller format, the spread is complemented by a liquid topping. The collaboration therefore offers two versions rather than a single size.

According to information published by Marketing Directo and reported by L’Express Franchise España on 6 November, the announcement does not specify an end date for the promotion. This does not mean the product can be considered a permanent addition: the available information confirms its launch, but not how long it will remain on the menu.

A partnership returns to the menu

The agreement marks another collaboration between McDonald’s and Nocilla. This time, it brings the spread brand’s pistachio flavour to one of the restaurant chain’s recognisable desserts.

In the report cited, Vanesa Liébano, Nocilla’s head of marketing, explains that the collaboration introduces the flavour to a new eating occasion and broadens the ways customers can enjoy the spread. For McDonald’s, the initiative reflects its aim to listen to customers and refresh the menu with eye-catching additions.

The approach retains the core product — ice cream — while changing its accompaniments through a partnership with another brand. It is a targeted refresh of the dessert range, not a change to the restaurant concept or the launch of a new outlet format.

The report does not provide sales targets, demand forecasts or commercial results for the new product. Its confirmed reach is more than 670 Spanish restaurants.

The role of a predominantly franchised network

For those in the franchise sector, the significance of this news lies in the structure of the network receiving the launch. 95% of McDonald’s restaurants in Spain are franchised, according to the company itself. The new product therefore joins a menu largely delivered by franchise operators.

It is important to distinguish between the two figures: the more than 670 restaurants indicate the scale of the launch, while the percentage describes the operating model of the Spanish network. The published information does not give a specific count of franchised outlets participating in this collaboration.

The launch illustrates one feature of operating under a shared brand: product collaborations form part of the commercial offering brought to restaurants. In this case, the announcement focuses on the addition of the dessert and does not detail specific financial terms for franchisees, additional investment requirements or effects on their margins.

What prospective franchise operators should consider

The launch provides an example of a menu refresh supported by a brand partnership. Its relevance to an operator lies not only in the flavour chosen, but also in how a shared offering is integrated into the day-to-day menu across a large network.

However, a product’s availability and the profile of the brands behind it are not enough to establish its profitability. Any financial assessment would require an understanding of its operating requirements and results, without confusing the breadth of the rollout with commercial success.

Practical takeaway: before assessing a new menu item as an opportunity for a franchise, confirm its duration, serving requirements and financial terms with the franchisor.