(NewsNation) — McDonald’s is ending a test of artificial intelligence in drive-thru lanes, pulling the technology from the 100 stores where it was in use, according to reports. The company had partnered with IBM to test automated voice ordering in the drive-thru to see if it would help increase speed and simplify operations, Restaurant Business … Read more
Macca’s is bringing back three popular desserts for a limited time, with one “fan-favourite” returning to menus for the first time in four years. Starting June 12, customers can once again enjoy the Banana Caramel Pie McFlurry, priced at $4.50, the $2 Banana Caramel Pie and the $3 Banana thickshake. Adding to the excitement, Macca’s … Read more
McDonald’s customers will now get more bang for their buck meal deals amid Australia’s inflation-driven cost-of-living crisis. The fast food chain is set to offer the new McSmart Meal, which consists of two burgers, small fries and a small soft drink for just $6.95. The value meal deal gives diners a choice between two Cheeseburgers, … Read more
McDonald’s Australia has confirmed the release of three new burgers and the return of two fan favourites for a limited time only. Macca’s latest Feisty McSpicy range features a new Feisty Hot Sauce and has been described as its hottest menu items ever. The Feisty McSpicy range includes the all new Feisty McSpicy — McDonald’s … Read more
McDonald’s has confirmed the release of an all-new dessert item to its McCafe menu across Australia. From Wednesday, May 29, Macca’s will sell McPops — soft, squishy doughnut balls filled with gooey fillings and dusted with powdered sugar or cocoa. There are three flavours to choose from — Chocolate, Berry and Biscoff — and they … Read more
Documentary filmmaker Morgan Spurlock, an Oscar-nominee who famously ate only at McDonald’s for a month to illustrate the dangers of a fast-food diet, has died at age 53. Spurlock died on Thursday in New York from complications of cancer, according to a statement issued on Friday by his family. “It was a sad day, as … Read more
A McDonald’s worker has been filmed appearing to dry a dirty mop head under the restaurant’s fry warmer, near full packets of fries. Customers are “disgusted” over the video, which was captured at Booval McDonald’s, southwest of Brisbane, in recent weeks. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: ‘Disgusting’ act by Queensland McDonald’s worker goes viral. The footage … Read more
McDonald’s Australia is giving away free Coke and fries to customers for the next three weeks – if they say 15 very specific words. The fast food giant has launched the Big Mac Chant Challenge to celebrate its iconic burger, which has been expanded into a whole new range in Macca’s locations across Australia. The … Read more
McDonald’s Australia has confirmed a major backflip on a controversial menu change after facing significant backlash from customers. In October 2022, the fast food giant announced that it was dumping Sprite from all Macca’s restaurants around the country and replacing it with Sprite No Sugar. The move attracted an intense wave of criticism from McDonald’s … Read more
Descrease article font size Increase article font size A technical outage impacting some McDonald’s operations worldwide on Friday was “not related to a cybersecurity event,” its Canadian division says. A spokesperson for McDonald’s Canada told Global News on Friday afternoon the issue, which persisted for a few hours Friday morning, was resolved. “Notably, the issue … Read more
