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business2 years ago

McDonald's Ditches Self-Serve Soda Machines

McDonald's plans to eliminate self-serve soda machines at its US restaurants by 2032, as consumer behavior has shifted towards drive-thru and delivery services, reducing the need for dining rooms. The company aims to create a consistent experience for customers and crew across its chain, which now sees 40% of its total sales from digital orders. McDonald's is also exploring smaller or no dining rooms in its future restaurant designs and has teased a new small-format location called "CosMc's." Other chains like Chipotle, Taco Bell, and Starbucks are also experimenting with redesigning their establishments.

business2 years ago

McDonald's Ditching Self-Serve Soft Drink Fountains by 2032

McDonald's plans to phase out self-serve soft drink fountains in its dining rooms across the U.S. by 2032, as fewer customers visit the dining room and opt for take-out or digital orders. The change aims to create a consistent experience across all ordering points, including McDelivery, the app, kiosk, drive-thru, and in-restaurant. Some McDonald's locations have already removed self-serve soda fountains, with customers now having to ask employees for refills at the counter. Other fast-food companies, like Yum! Brands Inc., are also considering focusing on digital sales in the future.