🔙 Throwback Thursday for 2025-03-06
This edition highlights McDonald’s tech evolution, from mobile ordering to predictive analytics.
One headline for Thursday Throwback caught my eye.
🥛 + 🤖 Considering the sheer amounts of data generated McDonald’s it is useful to remember it should not be known only for a shake machine is down meme — and effective use of predictive analytics could make that meme a historical footnote.
https://www.techmeme.com/250307/p2#a250307p2
The progression of technology adoption at McDonald’s is real.
Around 8 years ago, mobile ordering appeared.
Around 11 years ago, paying by phone appeared.
Around 12 years ago, an app for that appeared.
Around 16 years ago, free Wi-Fi prevailed.
Around 20 years ago, paid Wi-Fi was coming to the menu.
