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McDonald’s is eliminating a popular customer perk nationwide
Key takeaways
- It often began as a small childhood ritual of mixing different sodas into one oversized cup, experimenting with flavors like a makeshift chemistry lab.
- Across the U.S., McDonald's has been quietly removing self-serve beverage stations from its dining rooms.
- In 2023, McDonald's (MCD) confirmed it would transition "away from self-serve beverage stations in dining rooms across the U.S. by 2032," KTLA reported.
Mc Donald’s is eliminating a popular customer perk nationwide Fernanda Tronco Mon, May 4, 2026 at 12:07 AM GMT+7 5 min read MCD For many customers, the self-serve soda fountain has long been part of the Mc Donald's experience.
It often began as a small childhood ritual of mixing different sodas into one oversized cup, experimenting with flavors like a makeshift chemistry lab. Later, for cash-strapped college students, ordering a water cup and filling it with soda to save a few dollars became a well-known loophole.
Across the U.S., McDonald's has been quietly removing self-serve beverage stations from its dining rooms. While the change has only recently gained widespread attention, the company has been planning this transition for years.
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