6 benefits of self-service QSR technology

Beyond QSRs, today's customers are seeking self service and contactless payment at all types of restaurants.

McDonald's expands test launch of Krispy Kreme in Kentucky

March 1, 2023

McDonald's has expanded its test sales of Krispy Kreme doughnuts in 160 locations throughout Kentucky for a limited time, according to a CNBC report.

McDonald's to add plant-based nuggets to menu in Germany

February 16, 2023

McDonald's is adding another plant-based product to its line, but this time in Germany. McPlant Nuggets will roll out to 1,400 German outlets next week…

McDonald's partners with Cardi B, Offset for holiday meal

February 13, 2023

McDonald's has partnered with recording artists Cardi B and Offset for a shareable Valentine's Day meal available beginning Feb. 14, according to a press…

Shamrock Shake returns to McDonald's

February 7, 2023

The Shamrock Shake returns to McDonald's menus beginning Feb. 20, according to a report in TheStreet.

McDonald's testing strawless lids

January 30, 2023

McDonald's is testing a strawless lid in some U.S. markets, according to a CNN report.

How loyalty programs encourage repeat customers

by Len Covello — CTO, Engage People

Research shows consumers are increasingly leaning on loyalty programs as the cost of everything from gas to groceries continues to rise. Here are four ways…

Brand that took over Russian McDonald's to enter Kazakhstan?

January 18, 2023

The Russian company that bought out McDonald's in its homeland may be headed for Kazakhstan. Vkusno & Tochka (which translates to "tasty and that's it"…

Former McDonald’s chief fined by SEC

January 10, 2023

Stephen Easterbrook, a former CEO of McDonald's, has been fined $400,000 by the Securities and Exchange Commission for making misleading and false statements…

McDonald's CEO says corporate layoffs are coming

January 9, 2023

McDonald's is planning some corporate job cuts, according to a CNN report. The Chicago-based burger chain will let employees know by April 3.

McDonald’s tests restaurant delivering orders via conveyor

December 28, 2022

McDonald's has installed a test restaurant located outside Fort Worth, Texas that allows customers to receive orders in their cars from a food and beverage…

Will Taco Bell make fries a permanent menu addition?

December 21, 2022

Will Taco Bell keeps its Nacho Fries on its menu as a permanent addition? Perhaps, said Taco Bell CEO Mark King during an event with investors last week. King…

McDonald's franchisee fined for violating child labor laws

December 6, 2022

A Pittsburgh-based McDonald's franchisee violated child labor laws and must pay $57,000 in fines, according to a report in The Washington Post.

McDonald's Texas prototype designed for off-premise dining

December 1, 2022

McDonald's is testing a new small-format test restaurants designed specifically for carryout customers, according to a press release.

Finnish design house turns McDonald's uniforms into couture

November 29, 2022

Finnish design brand Vain has released a collaborative line of clothing with McDonald's. Vain took used McDonald's Finland employee uniforms and turned them…

New Mexico McDonald's to hand out Thanksgiving meals

November 22, 2022

A New Mexico McDonald's will serve up meals on Thanksgiving Day with the help of a local food pantry, according to a report in the Rio Rancho Observer.

McDonald's pledges $1M to Smithsonian’s National Museum of the American Latino

November 18, 2022

McDonald's has pledged $1 million to the newly established Smithsonian's National Museum of the American Latino, according to a news release.

McDonald's introduces 2 LTOs

November 4, 2022

McDonald's is introducing two menu items this month, the Smoky BLT Quarter Pounder with Cheese and the Oreo Fudge McFlurry, beginning Nov. 21 for a limited…

McDonald's franchisee to hand out turkeys for Thanksgiving

November 3, 2022

A McDonald's franchisee in Syracuse, New York, will hand out gift certificates from a local grocery store for customers to pick up a holiday turkey up to 1…

McDonald's Happy Meal to tie in with upcoming Marvel film

November 1, 2022

McDonald's has revealed its latest Happy Meal promotion, a movie tie-in with "Black Panther: Wakanda Forever," according to a press release.