What McDonald’s campaign slogan was used from 1995 before “I’m Lovin’ It”?

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“Have you had your break today?” was a McDonald’s campaign slogan used from 1995 before “I’m Lovin’ It.”

The question-style slogan presented McDonald’s as a moment of relaxation and refreshment. It echoed an enduring theme in the company’s advertising: a visit could provide a pause from work, travel, or everyday responsibilities.

The line belongs to the period between several major McDonald’s advertising identities. Earlier campaigns had used direct statements and musical slogans, while the 2003 “I’m Lovin’ It” campaign later supplied a more globally standardized message.

The wording is sometimes confused with “You Deserve a Break Today,” the famous 1971 slogan. Both lines use the idea of a break, but they are different campaigns from different decades. The 1995 wording is distinctive because it asks the audience directly whether they have taken a break.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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