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McDonald's Is Phasing Out Self-Service Drink Stations as It Aims to Remove Feature by 2032
Customers can still get free refills, but they must ask a crew member as McDonald's removes self-serve fountains from dining rooms.
- McDonald's confirmed the nationwide phaseout of self-serve soda fountains in dining rooms, with the transition expected to be complete by 2032 as part of a modernization plan.
- Modernization efforts began during the COVID-19 pandemic when hygiene concerns prompted The Chicago-based chain to reevaluate shared equipment, citing reduced maintenance costs and improved operational efficiency as drivers.
- Customers can still request free Refills from crew members, while McDonald's is expanding its beverage lineup with fruity refreshers and "dirty sodas" available today.
- Alyssa Buetikofer, Chief Marketing and Customer Experience Officer, stated "Our fans have an obsession with beverages," though Reddit users have expressed critical reactions to the station removals.
- The company is rolling out these changes over 10 years to ensure consistency across McDelivery, kiosks, and drive-thru services, with all dining room fountains removed by 2032.
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McDonald's is phasing out self-service drink stations as it aims to remove feature by 2032
McDonald's is changing the way customers can get their drinks as it aims to roll out self-service stations by 2032. (AP Photo)
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Image made in Gemini by Merca2.0 Go for your soda and fill it without limit at McDonald’s soon will cease to be part of the experience. The chain already started to remove the self-service machines in its restaurants in the United States, a change that breaks with one of the most common habits among its customers. The measure does not mean that the refreshments disappear, but it does modify the way to obtain them. From now on, those who want a r…
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