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McDonald's expands Uber delivery partnership
McDonald's adds Uber as preferred delivery partner in 14 countries for new features and loyalty rewards.
In brief
McDonald's adds Uber as preferred delivery partner in 14 countries for new features and loyalty rewards. McDonald's partners with Uber for preferred delivery in 14 countries including U.S. to add features and loyalty rewards. Originally reported by Nation's Restaurant News.
McDonald's and Uber expand delivery partnership
McDonald's reached a deal to make Uber Technologies its preferred partner for in-app delivery orders in 14 countries including the U.S.
New features for loyalty members
Loyalty members in select markets can redeem points for discounts on Uber rides through a seasonal activation in the mobile app.
Uber Direct fulfills orders
Delivery orders will be fulfilled by Uber Direct, Uber's white-label service for orders made through companies' own channels.
14 countries included
The partnership covers the U.S., Australia, Belgium, Canada, France, Germany, Ireland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, Poland, Portugal, Spain, Switzerland, and the U.K.
Loyalty benefits expand
McDonald's plans to introduce additional capabilities including points for delivery orders through Uber Eats in the future.
10-year partnership history
The deal comes nearly 10 years after McDonald's landmark 2017 partnership with Uber Eats that helped launch third-party delivery nationwide.
Delivery business growth
Delivery has grown into a $20 billion annual global business for McDonald's since the partnership began.
Uber's statement
Andrew Macdonald, Uber's president and chief operating officer, said McDonald's has been an incredible partner since 2017 and this is their broadest expansion to date.
McDonald's app improvements
McDonald's is working on a global mobile app to recognize customers across countries with one consumer ID.
Manu Stejaert's statement
Manu Stejaert, McDonald's International Operated Markets president, called mobile ordering an 'opportunity' to connect 250 million consumers worldwide.
The headline
McDonald's partners with Uber for preferred delivery in 14 countries including U.S. to add features and loyalty rewards.
