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McDonald’s Rolls Out Geofenced ‘Order Ahead’ Nationwide in the UK

The app uses phone location to trigger preparation of paid orders for pickup in about three to five minutes.

Overview

  • The feature follows a London trial and is now available across participating UK restaurants.
  • Restaurants begin cooking when the customer is approximately three minutes from the chosen location.
  • Customers can collect via counter pick-up, Click & Serve parking bays, table service, or the Drive-Thru.
  • Drive-Thru does not use geofencing, with customers sharing an order code at the window to start preparation.
  • Users need location services enabled and should be near the restaurant before tapping to pay, with notifications advised for updates.