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McDonald’s Kiosks

(aka Restaurant Kiosks)

McDonald’s kiosk is the platform and company which influences and drives the self-service self-order QSR kiosk market. In the U.S. they have done many pilots over the years. In Europe, they have moved ahead with self-service. Now it’s big here in States. Coupling kiosks with in-lane line-busting order, drive-thru optimization, curbside pickup and lockers seems to be the multi-pronged approach. AI has entered the realm of the McDonald’s Kiosks with 10 stores now testing.

McDonalds Kiosk Franchisee 2022
McDonalds Kiosk Franchisee 2022

Factoids

US — Around 14,000 — McDonalds operates 700 of those – source link

WW — 39,000 and 36,000 of those are franchised

Financial information – best to start with statements from McDonald’s
Digital, delivery and drive-thru are big strategy (80% of sales)

The exit from Walmart is noteworthy

McDonalds Kiosk Mobile Hack – Mobile App Runs Up Bills

McDonalds Kiosk App Hacked The Canadian McDonald’s app, called My McD’s, is just the latest target for cyber criminals. Last year, they were busy stealing Aeroplan and PC Optimum rewards points from some members’ online accounts. Many of the fraudsters involved in PC Optimum cases also carried out their crimes in Quebec. Cybersecurity expert Ritesh Kotak said that… Read More »

McDonald’s Move to Touch Screen Kiosks – 2017

McDonald’s announcement that it is rolling out touch screen kiosks to facilitate ordering in all locations has provoked various reactions; here’s what we think:

Source: learn.horizondisplay.com

Good blog writeup on what it means for industry given McDonalds weight behind new touchscreen ordering mechanisms.

McDonalds Order kiosks in Rome

very nice order kiosks in Rome centre Piazza di Spagna. 11 wall mounted 32″ kiosks installed to prevent queues. very nice

Source: youtu.be

The Ugly Truth About A $15 Minimum Wage – Forbes

In truth, nearly 90% of McDonald’s locations are independently-owned by franchisees who aren’t making “millions” in profit.

Source: www.forbes.com

Makes sense McDonald’s would use someone retired to say it since it allows them to stay at arm’s length.

Self-Order Kiosk – McDonald’s Hopes China Is Hungry

The company is opening 150 “Create Your Taste” outlets there this year.

Source: www.eater.com

The company currently has more than 2,000 stores in China.

Create Your Taste Kiosk at the Downers Grove McDonald’s – YouTube

https://youtu.be/5TK9FADkzcI Source: www.youtube.com Posts 2026: 3,469

McDonalds Kiosk Free Burger Hack from Australia

Two friends in Australia appear to have cracked the McDonald’s kiosk system, allowing them to score a free burger. A YouTube video shows the pals taking advantage of a burger discount by tricking the machine. In the video, they order 10 burgers for $1 each using the kiosks. Then, they remove the meat from the ten burgers, which discounts each of the… Read More »

Thanks To ‘Fight For $15’ Minimum Wage, McDonald’s Unveils Job-Replacing Kiosks

BY ED RENSI — The real faces of the Fight for $15 are the young people and small business owners who have had their futures compromised.

Source: www.forbes.com

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McDonalds “Next” Concept for Hong Kong

A row of McDonalds Next self-service kiosks features vibrant digital screens displaying tempting food images and menu options. A person stands to the left, engaged with one of the kiosks in the well-lit shopping mall setting, complete with polished floors.

McDonalds Kiosks “Next” Concept for Hong Kong Full article on Seeking Alpha Excerpts and photos Upon entering one is directed to ordering kiosks or to registers. While one may order regular items from the kiosks the benefit is to secure the waiter service and a lit numbered disc, (used at other quick served restaurants). The benefit is to… Read More »