# McDonald's expands Uber delivery partnership

> McDonald's adds Uber as preferred delivery partner in 14 countries for new features and loyalty rewards.
- Title: McDonald's expands Uber delivery partnership | Shortify
- Summary: McDonald's adds Uber as preferred delivery partner in 14 countries for new features and loyalty rewards.
- Keywords: mcdonald's, uber, delivery, loyalty, mobile app, international markets, fast food, third party delivery, Nation's Restaurant News
- Source: Nation's Restaurant News — https://nrn.com/quick-service/mcdonald-s-is-integrating-delivery-into-its-mobile-app
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- Topics: mcdonald's, uber, delivery, loyalty, mobile app, international markets, fast food, third party delivery, food, business
## 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.
## Key takeaway

McDonald's partners with Uber for preferred delivery in 14 countries including U.S. to add features and loyalty rewards.