Which McDonald's slogan used the phrase “great taste” in its 1980s advertising campaign?

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“It's a Good Time for the Great Taste” was a McDonald's slogan used in an 1980s advertising campaign.

The line combined a positive occasion with a direct appeal to taste. It presented McDonald's as suitable for an enjoyable moment while placing the food's flavor at the center of the message.

McDonald's slogan history includes many similarly upbeat phrases, so exact wording matters. “You Deserve a Break Today” belongs to an earlier period, while “I'm Lovin' It” arrived in 2003. “It's a Good Time for the Great Taste” is associated with the company's 1980s advertising rather than either of those campaigns.

The slogan illustrates how McDonald's branding repeatedly adapted its emphasis. Earlier campaigns highlighted convenience or a break; this one foregrounded taste and enjoyment, themes that continued to appear in later advertising even as the wording changed.

Source: Wikipedia · fact-checked Oct. 2026

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