The Vergecast · Wednesday, September 23, 2026
McDonald's is piloting a program to display ads from other brands on its drive-thru menus, as reported by Bloomberg. A spokesperson stated the test explores sharing relevant post-purchase content with customers. This initiative could potentially be seen as a way to generate additional revenue.
“According to a report from Bloomberg, McDonald's is launching a limited pilot program for displaying ads from other brands on its drive-thru menus while customers wait for their meals.”
“McDonald's spokesperson told Bloomberg that this test allows the company to explore ways to share post-purchase content that customers may find helpful, relevant, or interesting.”