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Despite being the world’s largest and most recognizable restaurant chain, McDonald’s still uses coupons to attract customers for a Big Mac or Happy Meal. While McDonald’s may not prioritize offering coupons as much as some other restaurant chains, there are still plenty of ways to get discounts for your next visit to the “Golden Arches.” These tips can also help you find coupons for other retailers.
Steps
Connecting with McDonald’s
Subscribe to McDonald’s email list. If you subscribe to the chain’s official email list at http://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en/subscription.html#signin by providing your email address and ZIP code, you will receive regular messages with news, promos, and other materials.
- If you are outside the U.S., visit the McDonald’s website for your location.
- Also, consider following McDonald’s official accounts on various popular social media platforms. Liking their page could lead to receiving discount offers.
Get the official McDonald’s app. One of the main highlights of McDonald’s mobile app is receiving exclusive weekly offers directly on your smartphone. Visit http://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en/mobile_app.html for details and download options.
- The app is available for both Apple and Android devices, and it's free to download.
Reach out to McDonald’s directly. Similar to most corporations, contacting McDonald’s with feedback, questions, or concerns might lead to receiving coupons or other discounts, although it’s not guaranteed.
- Providing positive feedback or detailed complaints about recent visits might potentially result in discounts. However, fabricating complaints to obtain coupons is not ethical.
- Contact McDonald’s via web form at http://www.mcdonalds.com/us/en/contact_us.html.
- You can also call 800-244-6227 in the U.S.
- Alternatively, mail your feedback to McDonald’s Corporation, 2111 McDonald’s Dr., Oak Brook, IL 60523 (USA).
Visit a McDonald’s restaurant. Sometimes, the most straightforward option is the best. Visit your local McDonald’s and inquire about available coupons or special promotions.
- Consider asking to speak with the store manager to provide feedback, positive or negative. While not guaranteed, you might be offered coupons or other valuable deals.
- However, avoid providing fake negative feedback in hopes of receiving discounted items.
Exploring Third-Party Options
Explore coupon websites. Conduct a web search for “McDonald’s coupons” to find various coupon websites offering deals. Exercise caution and judgment to identify legitimate offers.
- Some popular third-party McDonald’s coupon sites include: https://www.dealsplus.com/mcdonalds-coupons, and https://www.retailmenot.com/view/mcdonalds.com.
- Third-party social media accounts (such as https://www.facebook.com/McDonaldsCouponsForFree, Dead Link) may also offer coupons. Exercise discretion in evaluating the quality of the offers.
Explore flyers, mailings, and newspapers. Before discarding your stack of junk mail, sift through the “penny saver” flyers and leaflets. You might stumble upon McDonald’s coupons nestled among offers for personalized checks and basement waterproofing.
- For many, Sunday newspapers serve as primary coupon-delivery systems, especially big-city papers packed with deals. You may find McDonald’s coupons inside, or at the very least, enough useful coupons to offset the paper’s cost.
Join a coupon exchange club. Collaborating with fellow coupon-clippers can help maximize the usefulness of deals. Even if you’re struggling to find McDonald’s coupons, chances are someone out there is scoring plenty.
- Various coupon exchange websites have emerged recently. Explore different options to find the right fit for you.
- Local face-to-face coupon clubs exist in communities worldwide, where members gather to trade coupons and discuss strategies. Locate a club nearby or initiate one yourself.
Support fundraiser coupon book sales. If you have kids, acquaintances with kids, or reside near children, you’re likely to encounter coupon books sold as fundraisers for sports teams, dance competitions, church groups, scout troops, and more. These may include McDonald’s coupons or multi-retailer books featuring them.
- Investing in a coupon book, typically priced at $10 or $25, might not initially seem like the best financial decision. However, these books usually contain enough valuable coupons to justify the cost, all while supporting a worthy cause.
Pointers
- Seek out other money-saving promotions at McDonald’s. Even without coupons, some locations offer discounted Happy Meals on specific nights, or special prices on items like a 20-piece Chicken McNugget box. Additionally, McDonald’s often features a Dollar Menu with food, drinks, and desserts priced at $1.00 each.
- Keep in mind that McDonald’s already positions itself as a budget-friendly option. Therefore, the coupons you find may offer modest discounts. For instance, you might come across a coupon for a complimentary small soda with the purchase of a large drink, or a free Big Mac with the purchase of a Big Mac Value Meal.
