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Yahoo
09-07-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
12 Ways To Master The McDonald's App For Maximum Savings
There's no question that, to retain customers, today's fast food restaurants need to have good apps and ordering websites. According to Restaurant Technology News, 40% of customers prefer to order using a restaurant's app or website when placing takeout orders, and it's even higher for delivery. NCR Voyix's 2025 Customer Experience Report found that 58% of customers like to place their orders using an app or website when they get their food delivered. The top reasons included convenience, ease of customizing orders, and loyalty point programs. The McDonald's app is one of the better ones out there and offers all of those benefits. It's user-friendly, easy to navigate, and it makes ordering fast and convenient, even including customizations. Additionally, the rewards program isn't bad -- if you are a frequent customer of McDonald's and you aren't using the app, you are paying more. One thing to note, though, is McDonald's is getting something back from you when you use the app -- the company is tracking your data. It knows all sorts of things, like how often you order, what you like to eat, whether you eat in-store or go through the drive-through, and a lot of other information. McDonald's says it uses this to provide a better customer experience. If you decide you don't mind being tracked (It's hard to avoid these days, after all), McDonald's has plenty of app-exclusive offers. We've delved into some of the top ways to use the app to make sure you're getting the most bang for your buck. Read more: Every McDonald's Burger, Ranked Worst To Best If you've ever sat in the drive-thru line giving the employee a particularly long or complicated order, you know the benefit of being able to place your order ahead. You can get in every substitution or customization without forgetting or having your order misunderstood. In the McDonald's App, you have a few different choices. You can order ahead for curbside, table service, counter, or drive-thru. Depending on what pickup method you choose, McDonald's may start preparing your food as soon as your payment goes through. However, for drive-thru, the store won't prep your order until you give the employee your code at the window. Want to eat inside, but skip the line? Grab a table number and have a seat. You can place your order on the app, choose table service, and have your food delivered to your table without ever having to stand in line. If you've chosen to go through the drive-thru, you can save time by simply providing your code, skipping the ordering process and payment steps. In addition to saving time, people want their food apps to save money with discounts, coupons, and free items. By using the McDonald's App, customers can accumulate points from ordering food. The points can then be redeemed for free items. You automatically get the points when you place orders through the app. If you're ordering in person, choose the "earn points" tab on the bottom. When you order, give your 4-digit code or have them scan the QR code to earn points. You can get a one-time 1,500 bonus point reward just by linking a credit card to the app and paying with it. Also, the first time you download the app, you can get a Quarter Pounder with Cheese for free with the purchase of at least $1 worth of food. Each dollar you spend is worth 100 points. Rewards begin at 1500 points. These include items like free hash browns or a vanilla cone. Let your points accumulate and get rewards for 3,000, 4,500, and 6,000 points. At the top of the list for 6,000 points are freebies such a Happy Meal or Big Mac. Don't forget to spend your points because they expire after six months. McDonald's limits the number of rewards you can use to only one per transaction. According to the frequently asked questions portion of the McDonald's website, "At this time, you are limited to redeeming one reward per order." However, resourceful customers have found workarounds for this problem. According to customers on TikTok, McDonald's app rewards are reset after 10 to 15 minutes. This TikToker explains that 15 minutes is just enough time to go through the drive-thru and redeem one reward. Eat it, and then go back through the drive-thru to get another reward. This one is for people who don't mind waiting for deals. The app deals change daily, but sometimes, McDonald's has been known to offer 10-piece Chicken McNuggets for only $1. For example, you can get $1 McNuggets, wait 15 minutes, and then go through the line again to snag yourself a second deal, such as free french fries with a $1 purchase. Theoretically, you could repeat this multiple times for cheap food. Many restaurants offer birthday rewards through apps and rewards programs. However, some birthday rewards are better than others. While some fast food restaurants will give you free food or drinks on your birthday, others only offer extra points. McDonald's birthday reward treat is not a bad one. It offers a free medium french fry. To get this deal, you will need to have the app downloaded. When you register, enter your birthdate. It should then show up in the "Deals" section of the app on your birthday. What's nice about this reward is that, unlike many other deals, you don't need to spend anything to redeem it. This is not a bad deal, as the cost of medium french fries has gone up quite a bit in the last five to 10 years. In 2019, medium french fries were $2.29, and in 2015, they were $1.79. Today, depending on location, you may pay around $3.99 for medium french fries. Don't delay on your birthday if you want the free fries. The offer is only valid on your birthday, when it can be redeemed at the time they start serving lunch up until 10 p.m. that day, or later if you go through the drive-thru. Separate from rewards points on the app is McDonald's "App Exclusive Deals." Don't forget to check these out before placing your order. They may vary daily and be different for breakfast and the rest of the day. When McDonald's has free french fries on Fridays, it's this section where you will find the offer. Even if there isn't a food item you want from the app exclusive deals, check for overall discounts. For example, there is often an option to save 20% off a purchase of $10 or more. Alternatively, if you're spending $20 or more, you can usually get $5 off. Other deals you may find here for breakfast are 29-cent breakfast sandwiches or hash browns when you buy one, or 79-cent any-sized coffee. Later in the day after breakfast is over, depending on location, you may see offers such as buy one McChicken sandwich and get a second one for $1. This McDonald's app feature is easily overlooked, but it can provide some extra points to use for free food. To find it, scroll down on the "Rewards & Deals" tab to the section labeled "Bonuses." You will see that you can choose a bonus to unlock that is good for the week. For example, for breakfast, you may see the option to earn double points on any breakfast purchase. By using this, you will get 200 points for every dollar spent, making it that much faster to earn free food. Instead of needing to spend $15 to get a free item, this cuts it down to $7.50. Note that you won't get the double points unless you go into the app and choose to unlock the bonus. Also, you can't get unlimited double points. It's good for one order per week and only on Monday through Friday. This is not a money-saving hack, but it will save you time. One benefit of ordering on the app is a bit like being a regular customer in an old-timey diner when the waitress asks, "Would you like the usual?" Like many restaurant and fast food apps, McDonald's saves your order history. However, McDonald's makes it even more convenient than looking through your previous orders. When you head over to the "Order" tab, you will see at the top of the screen the option to "Quickly reorder." The app displays the first couple of previous orders, but you have the option to "View all" if you want to go further back. Perhaps you have a regular order with lots of customizations -- this makes reordering a snap. Note that choosing "Reorder" puts all the previous order's items in the bag, but you can modify, remove, or add more before you check out. Finally, McDonald's won't let you accidentally reorder an item that's not available -- it won't let you complete your order until you remove the unavailable items. Although you can't bundle multiple app deals or rewards together, you can bundle them with regular menu deals for extra savings. For example, McDonald's currently offers a McValue Menu. On this menu are "Buy One, Add One for $1." Although this may vary by region, the deals here may include a Double Cheeseburger, McChicken, six-piece chicken McNuggets, or small french fries. Combine that with an App Exclusive Deal (such as free french fries), and you can see the savings add up. In addition to the buy one, get one for one dollar options, McDonald's has rolled out $5 Meal Deals. The Meal Deals were initially announced in the summer of 2024, and they include a McChicken, McDouble, or Daily Double. For example, if you choose the McChicken deal, you also get small french fries and a four-piece Chicken McNugget. If you're feeding a crowd or are very hungry, combine the Meal Deal with the "Buy One, Add One" and throw in an exclusive app deal for maximum savings. If you bought the same amount of food directly from the restaurant without the app savings, you'd be paying a lot more. Make it French Fry Friday every week with McDonald's free offer. This one comes and goes with the current promotion running until the end of the year, December 31, 2025. For now, every Friday, McDonald's app users can get free medium-sized french fries with at least a $1 purchase. To get this, you have to add your menu item that's $1 or above, and then choose the free fry deal from the deals tab. You can either add it to your mobile order or show a QR code when ordering at the restaurant. We traced the "Free Fries on Fry Day" deal back to running during the month of June in 2020. Since then, sometimes the offer runs for a month or two at a time. For 2025, though, the offer will run the entire year. The catch is, it can't be combined with other offers. McDonald's doesn't have an in-store delivery service, but has partnered with Uber Eats and DoorDash to have food delivered through a service called "McDelivery." You can either order your McDonald's delivered from one of the third-party food delivery services or directly through the McDonald's app. If you choose to have it delivered through the app, you will need to select "McDelivery" from the top of the menu page on the "Order" tab. From there, McDonald's will ask you to enter your address to see if delivery is available in your area. Before 2017, you could only get McDonald's delivered if you lived in Virginia's Tidewater region or New York City's Manhattan. In 2017, McDonald's partnered with Uber Eats, and in 2019, it added DoorDash to its options to bring McDonald's delivery across the country. McDelivery does charge a fee, which can vary. We noted in the Chicago area, it was recently $2.99 plus an 86-cent service fee. However, the benefit of McDelivery over Uber Eats or DoorDash is that you can still use App Exclusive Deals or redeem rewards in the app. As for prices, when you get your food delivered, it's slightly higher than picking it up directly from the restaurant. This is also true when you order directly through DoorDash or Uber Eats -- you pay a price for convenience. Occasionally, McDonald's will offer deals, such as free delivery. Sadly, you can't hold onto those rewards points forever. You are probably better off spending them as soon as you get them, rather than risk having them expire. According to the McDonald's website, "Unfortunately, nothing can last forever. Your points will expire on the first day of the month after the sixth month from the day your points were earned." This means, if you earn points on June 15th, you have until January 1 of the following year to use your points. McDonald's does provide a warning notice when your points are close to expiring, reminding you to use them. Should you save them up for big rewards or spend them right away at the 1,500 point tier? According to the Krazy Coupon Lady, "You should always use your McDonald's Rewards points on the 1,500 point tier if you want to maximize your savings since it'll give you the most cashback in rewards." In addition to getting more cash back, if you spend at the 1,500 level as you earn, you are also less at risk of having your points expire. Finally, to get the most from the rewards program, it helps to be familiar with the cheapest items on the menu. These deals do change, but some common ones usually offer a free item under the deals tab that only requires a $1 or $2 purchase. For example, currently on Fridays, McDonald's offers free medium french fries with only $1 minimum purchase. You can buy a soda for a little more than a dollar, and you can add on large french fries for free. Note that these specials will change, but some of the cheapest food we've seen offered through the app are 10-piece Chicken McNuggets, bagel sandwiches, and breakfast sandwiches, all for $1 each, or 99-cent iced coffee. Although these deals come and go, and we can't promise any of them will be on your app, it pays to check the deals section for the cheapest items before you place your order. Read the original article on Chowhound.
Forbes
24-06-2025
- Business
- Forbes
The Real ROI Of Trust: Why Long-Term Leaders Think Beyond The Quarter
Trish Nettleship is the Chief Marketing Officer of NCR Voyix. She writes about marketing, communications and leadership. Trust is often overlooked in business conversations, yet it remains one of the most powerful drivers of growth, alignment and long-term success. It can't be manufactured or rushed. It's built gradually through consistency and reinforced by the everyday actions leaders and brands make. Trust cuts across every layer of business. In marketing, team culture and executive leadership, it's the underlying force that transforms attention into loyalty and keeps teams motivated and engaged, especially when priorities inevitably shift. Marketing outcomes are usually tied to metrics like customer acquisition costs (CAC). But beneath every marketing engagement is a more important factor: belief. This is the belief that a product will deliver on its promise, that the people behind the company understand your business and that you won't be left behind once the contract is signed. This trust is what drives marketing performance. Research confirms this. Trusted companies outperform their peers by up to 400%. This is because trust reduces perceived risk and uncertainty, especially in digital transactions where products can't be physically evaluated. It accelerates decision-making, fosters loyalty and contributes directly to the bottom line. When everyone in a buying committee trusts the brand and the people behind it, decisions happen faster, alignment becomes easier and hesitation fades. A single story, ad or demo won't create that dynamic, but familiarity, relevance and a clear point of view will. The most trusted leaders and brands aren't the loudest in the room. They're the ones who follow through, say what they mean and show up with consistency. Ultimately, it's the small, day-to-day behaviors that build long-term equity. Whether it's a one-on-one conversation with a team member or a tough discussion with a customer, those moments shape how others perceive your reliability and values. Delivering with clarity and integrity builds confidence, and that confidence becomes influence across the organization. When Covid hit during my time at Brightree, we immediately paused all marketing campaigns and shifted our full attention to supporting our customer base of home medical providers navigating constant change. From new regulations to disrupted supply chains, the environment was incredibly dynamic. In scenarios like this, I've realized how critical it is to keep providers informed and equipped with timely resources. This isn't about metrics; it's about doing what is right. And it strengthened our relationships in a way no campaign ever could. Trust doesn't come from polished collateral or landing pages alone. It comes from thought leadership that delivers insight and value. Ninety percent of decision-makers and C-suite execs are more likely to be receptive to marketing outreach if the company reaching out regularly creates high-quality thought leadership. That speaks volumes about what modern buyers are looking for. Leaders who share what they've learned, how they're thinking and where they're headed invite others into their process. Over time, their voice becomes a trusted resource. Being valuable, not viral, is what builds staying power. Consistency is what turns that value into credibility. In fast-paced, high-growth environments, it's tempting to default to short-term wins. But trust compounds. It helps you weather setbacks without losing momentum. It transforms satisfied customers into long-term advocates. And it strengthens teams during difficult moments. Trust isn't a tactic or a quarterly initiative. It's the infrastructure that supports everything else. Leaders and brands that invest in trust will always have an advantage. Trust moves people to act. It creates space for innovation and turns relationships into results. Build it carefully, and you won't have to chase credibility. It will already be working for you. Forbes Communications Council is an invitation-only community for executives in successful public relations, media strategy, creative and advertising agencies. Do I qualify?
Yahoo
03-06-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
NCR Voyix to Participate in Upcoming Investor Conferences
ATLANTA, June 03, 2025--(BUSINESS WIRE)--NCR Voyix Corporation (NYSE: VYX), a leading global provider of digital commerce solutions, today announced James G. Kelly, Chief Executive Officer, will participate in the following investor conferences: 2025 RBC Capital Markets Financial Technology ConferenceDate: June 10, 2025Location: New York, NYFormat: Company Presentation and Investor MeetingsPresentation Details: 9:20am ET D.A. Davidson Technology & Consumer ConferenceDate: June 11, 2025Location: Nashville, TNFormat: Company Presentation and Investor MeetingsPresentation Details: 8:50am CT Live webcasts and subsequent replays of the presentations will be available on the NCR Voyix investor relations website at About NCR Voyix NCR Voyix Corporation (NYSE: VYX) is a leading global provider of digital commerce solutions for the retail and restaurant industries. NCR Voyix transforms retail stores and restaurant systems through experiences with comprehensive, platform-led SaaS and services capabilities. NCR Voyix is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, with customers in more than 30 countries across the globe. View source version on Contacts Investor Contact Sarah Jane Media Contact Error while retrieving data Sign in to access your portfolio Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data Error while retrieving data
Yahoo
15-05-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Interactive Kiosk Market Forecast Report 2025-2030, with Profiles of NCR Voyix, Diebold Nixdorf, Zebra Technologies, Advantech, Slabb Kiosks, Meridian Kiosks, Embross, Olea Kiosks, Peerless-AV & more
Driven by technological advancements and rising demand across various industries, the interactive kiosk market, valued at $34.26 billion in 2024, is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.26%. Key players include NCR Voyix, Diebold Nixdorf, and Zebra Technologies. Dublin, May 15, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- The "Interactive Kiosk Market: Analysis By Component, By Type, By End-Use Industry, By Region Size and Trends - Forecast up to 2030" has been added to offering. The global interactive kiosk value stood at US$34.26 billion in 2024, and is expected to reach US$54.51 billion by such as the widespread adoption of self-service technology across various industries, the shift towards digital and automated solutions in customer service to reduce operational costs and improve service efficiency, and growing adoption of kiosks among retailers to improve interactivity with consumers through extensive product information display and rising investment by private companies in interactive kiosks have contributed in the growth of the interactive kiosk market is characterized by innovations that integrate advanced technologies such as AI, biometrics, and wireless connectivity to make kiosks more interactive and efficient. In the forthcoming years, technological advancements such as the adoption of artificial intelligence, machine learning, near-field communication (NFC), radio-frequency identification (RFID), and others in security and digital payment solutions are likely to help in the industry expansion and adoption of the interactive kiosks. The market is expected to grow at a CAGR of 8.26% over the projected period of 2025-2030. Market Segmentation Analysis: By Component: The report provides the bifurcation of the global interactive kiosk market into three components namely, Hardware, Software, and Services. The hardware segment held the major share of the global Interactive Kiosk market. The growth of the segment is driven by the growing installation of kiosks in several sectors including entertainment, education and commerce, rising adoption of interactive displays in the retail sector, declining prices of kiosk's display, and increasing number of malls and public outing Type: The global interactive kiosk market can be divided into five segments, on the basis of type, namely, ATM Kiosks, Self-service Kiosks, Vending Kiosks, Check-in Kiosks, and Other types. The ATM kiosks segment held the highest share in the market. Digital transformation initiatives and growing ICT spending are expected to spur the demand for ATMs in the integration of advanced features like interactive teller machines (ITMs) that enable video conferencing with remote tellers, along with capabilities for card-less transactions, loan payments, and extended service hours, has further strengthened this segment's market position. Additionally, financial institutions have been actively upgrading their ATM units to include more complex functions such as currency conversion, bill payments, and even purchasing financial products directly through the End-use Industry: According to end-use Industry, the global interactive kiosk market can be divided into seven segments namely, Retail, BFSI, Airports, Government, Hospitality, Entertainment & Gaming, and Others. The retail segment held the major share, owing to its multiple use cases. Interactive kiosks are being mounted at grocery stores, department stores, specialty retailers, and convenience stores. These retail kiosks provide convenient services to customers, including wayfinding directories, non-stock product ordering, employee info, company information, product lookup, and targeted offers. This benefits customer awareness and provides an enhanced channel for retailers to improve their Region: The report provides insight into the global interactive kiosk market based on regions namely, North America, Europe, Asia Pacific, and ROW. North America is the largest region of global interactive kiosk market, owing to growing adoption of kiosks at airports and increasing demand for vending machines. North America's pioneering role in technological innovation and early adoption of digital solutions significantly contribute to this 2024, the US remained the largest interactive kiosk market within the North America. In the US, interactive kiosk market is primarily driven by the widespread use of interactive kiosks at airports. Moreover, the early adoption of advanced technologies in the region, growing customer demand for personalized services, and increasing investment in kiosks from various industry verticals to enhance customer satisfaction are the significant factors that would encourage the demand for interactive kiosks in the US over the forecasted Pacific is the fastest growing market for Interactive Kiosks, with China leading the way, followed by Japan. Asia Pacific interactive kiosk market is expected to grow significantly during the forecasted period, owing to the rising adoption of kiosk in industries such as railways, retail industry, entertainment, airports and healthcare, favorable government initiatives and programs supporting self-service facilities, high usage of interactive kiosk in the telecommunication sector, escalating number of vending machines, and rising transactions through debit & credit cards. The growing production of kiosks for public information across several industrial sectors in countries such as China, Japan, and South Korea, a major revenue-generating economy, is expected to boost the regional market 2024, China remained the largest Interactive Kiosks market within the Asia Pacific. The Interactive Kiosks System industry in China has been growing strongly over the past few years. This is due to the rise of organized retail, BFSI, tourism, and healthcare industries. Competitive Landscape: The competitive landscape of the interactive kiosk market is marked by a variety of players vying for market share in this rapidly evolving sector. These entities range from established kiosk manufacturers to tech giants and specialized component suppliers. Manufacturers are constantly striving to develop kiosks that offer enhanced features, and ability to offer comprehensive kiosks that cater to the diverse needs of consumers is crucial in gaining a competitive edge in the market. The key players are constantly investing in strategic initiatives, such as new product launch, introducing their products to emerging markets, partnerships and more, to maintain a competitive edge in this market. Key players in the Interactive Kiosk market include: NCR Voyix Diebold Nixdorf Zebra Technologies Corp Advantech Co., Ltd. KIOSK Information Systems Slabb Kiosks Meridian Kiosks Advanced Kiosks Embross Glory Global Solutions (International) Olea Kiosks Inc. Peerless-AV Key Topics Covered: Market Dynamics Drivers Rapid Urbanization Rising Demand for Self-Service Kiosks Across Retail, Entertainment, and BFSI Industry Increasing Demand for Interactive Kiosks at Airports Escalating Preference for Contactless Payments Technological Advancements Challenges High Installation and Maintenance Cost Security Risks Associated with Interactive Kiosks Stringent Government Regulations Market Trends Fast Adoption of Cloud Computing Focus on Inclusivity and Accessibility Initiatives Software Advancements and User Experience Enhancements Integration of Intelligent Personal Assistant and Knowledge Navigator Technology For more information about this report visit About is the world's leading source for international market research reports and market data. We provide you with the latest data on international and regional markets, key industries, the top companies, new products and the latest trends. 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Business Insider
15-05-2025
- Business
- Business Insider
NCR Voyix price target raised to $12 from $9 at Morgan Stanley
Morgan Stanley raised the firm's price target on NCR Voyix (VYX) to $12 from $9 and keeps an Equal Weight rating on the shares after its Q1 earnings beat. The company made progress adding new customers and cross/up-selling existing customers, with important conversions expected to go live in the second half of the year, the analyst tells investors in a research note. Confident Investing Starts Here: Quickly and easily unpack a company's performance with TipRanks' new KPI Data for smart investment decisions Receive undervalued, market resilient stocks straight to you inbox with TipRanks' Smart Value Newsletter
