McDonald's to phase out self-serve soda fountains by 2032
By 2032, McDonald's plans to remove self-serve soda fountains from every restaurant in the United States. This decision comes as a response to a decrease in dine-in customers, with drive-thru and digital orders making up approximately 40% of sales in the country. The move aligns with wider industry trends in fast food, focusing on enhancing efficiency and minimizing in-store features.
Key facts
- McDonald's is phasing out self-serve soda fountains at all U.S. locations by 2032.
- The shift reflects declining dine-in traffic.
- Drive-thru and digital orders now account for about 40% of domestic sales.
Entities
Institutions
- McDonald's
Locations
- United States
Sources
- Quartz —