re: McDonalds to remove Self Serve fountains and may start charging for refills

McDonalds is purely a convenience option. They are everywhere, they are usually fast, and it isn’t that expensive.

The quality is terrible, and you also have the risk or being handed the wrong order or get asked to pull forward for an indefinite period of time.

I’ve learned that I can save a lot by going inside to order. I’ve found that when I see the condition of the food preparation areas at McDonalds, I am far less likely to order anything at all and just skip lunch.

That said…the fountain drink quality is usually very good. It’s true that McDonalds has a slightly different method of managing their fountains than other restaurants. They designed a system that makes their soft drinks taste consistent.