McDonald’s is testing ads on its drive-thru menus — Live Feedhttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mcdonald-s-is-testing-ads-on-its-drive-thru-menusContinuously updated, source-cited coverage. McDonald's tests third-party ads on drive-thru menu boardshttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mcdonald-s-is-testing-ads-on-its-drive-thru-menushttps://www.live-feeds.com/feed/mcdonald-s-is-testing-ads-on-its-drive-thru-menus#u84224Fri, 25 Sep 2026 21:00:30 +0000McDonald's is testing the sale of digital menu board ad space to other brands through the creation of the McDonald's Media Network. The company is placing third-party advertisements on digital screens, including those in drive-thrus, and plans to use customer data to sell targeted ads. This move follows a similar trajectory to retail giants Amazon and Walmart, with the company suggesting the advertising venture could potentially become a $1 billion business.Why it mattersThe shift toward a commerce media network allows the fast-food chain to monetize its digital footprint beyond food