McDonald's coupons, specials, deals and discounts are limited time offers, so make note of expiration dates and act while you can. Whether you want a big mac, quarter pounder, double cheeseburger, McChicken, Crispy Chicken or other items, this page can help. Typically there's only 3 types of McDonald's coupons available: coupons for free McDonalds, discounted items, or buy-one get-something free.
The original franchising rights to McDonald's were acquired by Ray Croc in 1955. His focus on consistency and the innovative use of cooking techniques has led to him be compared to Henry Ford. In more recent days, McDonald's has created and began selling its McCafe line of products in the USA as well as in Hong Kong.
Where to Get McDonalds Coupons
- Friend McDonalds on Facebook to receive notices about special promotions at McDonalds. The deals are customized for your zip code.
- McDonalds publishes coupons in inserts that are included with Sunday newspapers.
- McDonald's routinely offers coupons through direct mail campaigns as well as distributing them in store. If you receive weekly grocery store flyer deliveries to your door, they may also be included in the bundle.
- McDonalds has a e-mail newsletter you can also sign up for to receive promotional deals, coupon codes and other various ways of saving money.
McDonald's Products
Like many other fast food restaurants, the McDonald's menu features a solid variety of different products. You can order Hamburgers/Cheeseburgers with or without bacon, French Fries, salads, soft drinks, chicken burgers, and chicken nuggets. There is a kid's menu as well. In addition, there is also a dessert menu which includes: ice cream, milk shakes, mcflurry's, apple pies and cookies.
McDonalds has also recently released the McCafe coffee. The coffee menu offers hot coffee, iced coffee and blended coffee. Flavors are limited to vanilla, mocha and caramel but it seems to be catching on quickly to consumers.
How to Get McDonalds Coupons
One of the best ways to get coupons is by going to McDonald's official Facebook page and click on the "Local" tab. Enter your zip code, and you'll find links to all your local branches as well as sales, coupons and so on. Facebook and Twitter can also be used to find contests like the Monopoly game. You can find coupons by checking out the McDonald's homepage and looking in the "Promotions" section.
A lot of savings for McDonald's are available through direct mailers, newspapers, and other printed materials. Make sure to rummage around for any old editions and penny-savers that you may have lying around. You can also try looking for printable coupons online.
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Using Contactless Ordering and Coupons at McDonalds
This video features a visit to a Tokyo McDonalds where ordering has become electronic and executed with a cell phone. The shopper uses a phone equipped with RFID techlology, enabling them to make menu selections, redeem coupons, and pay for the food order by the push of a button. Customers can also opt to receive future coupons for McDonald's, on the same phone.
References
Fast Facts
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Founded
1940
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2007 Revenue
$22.79 billion
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Full Time Employees
400,000
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Fact:
Serves Coca-Cola Products including Dasani bottled water
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CEO
Jim Skinner
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Franchise System Founded by
Ray Croc
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1955
Franchise System Founded
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Signature product
Big Mac sandwich
