2026-10-01 05:14 UTC
You may notice this the next time you're at a McDonald's drive-thru
The fast-food giant said during the company’s Investor Day presentation Sept. 23 that it is launching the McDonald’s Media Network, a new advertising business that will allow other companies to place ads across McDonald’s digital platforms and restaurant screens.
McDonald’s began testing the idea in August 2026 at 450 company-owned U.S. restaurants, the chain said during the presentation. This does not include franchisees which are independently owned and operated.
The pilot features advertising from other companies on digital drive-thru menu boards after customers place their orders.
Between this, dynamic pricing, and the god awful food and service, there is no reason to keep eating this trash.
Replies (7)
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@mikenurre@lemmy.world 2026-10-01 05:47
No, I won’t. I don’t eat that crap.
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@Tamps@feddit.uk 2026-10-01 05:49
Urrgh! Doesn’t it feel exhausting that they want to extract more and more from you, including your attention whilst you’re browsing the menu.
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@dektep@lemmy.world 2026-10-01 06:01
nope, fuck McDonald’s!
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@Mobiuthuselah@sh.itjust.works 2026-10-03 03:12
I can’t remember the last time I ate at McDonald’s. It’s been twenty years or more.
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@rumba@lemmy.zip 2026-10-02 15:46
We’ll be right with you shortly, Please enjoy this word from our sponsors: [two 30 second video ads] Just a reminder, next time, use our app, and for a small monthly charge, you can skip the advertisements in our drive-thru lanes. Just purchase the McD Express-Pass and you’ll be heading right to our pickup window at lightning speed!
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@knacht1@lemmy.world 2026-10-02 15:59
They are going to put ads on the burger buns…
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@heartSagan5@lemmy.zip 2026-10-03 04:48
McSellout is going to be a banger.