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You may notice this the next time you're at a McDonald's drive-thru (www.usatoday.com)
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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.

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[–] [S] 7 points 19 hours ago

The fact that McDonald's is struggling is a symptom of the K-shaped economy. Let's be real, McDonald's is where the poors and middle class eat. If the poors and the middle class are doing worse financially, McDonald's is a discretionary expense that is going to get cut. If McDonald's wants to survive, they better figure out some new products and markets to expand into where people have disposable income to spend.

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