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McDonald's Delivery Fees Spark Customer Frustration and Abandonment

3/31/2026

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McDonald's customers are frustrated by rising delivery fees, undermining the chain's value promise.
A 'small order fee' adds $2 to $3.50 for orders under $10 to $15, and service fees plus markups push a simple meal over $20.
Critics say these fees negate discounts and prompt some customers to abandon delivery apps.
McDonald's says it remains focused on value despite the backlash.

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Story summary

McDonald's customers are frustrated by rising delivery fees, undermining the chain's value promise.
A 'small order fee' adds $2 to $3.50 for orders under $10 to $15, and service fees plus markups push a simple meal over $20.
Critics say these fees negate discounts and prompt some customers to abandon delivery apps.
McDonald's says it remains focused on value despite the backlash.