McDonald’s tests mobile ordering and payments in the US

McDonald’s is testing a service that lets customers order their meal before they arrive at a restaurant and then collect it and pay by scanning a QR code. The pilot its taking place at 22 locations in the Columbus, Georgia area, Business Insider reports. To use the service, customers download the McD Ordering app and link a credit or debit card. They then order ahead using the app and, when they arrive, scan a QR code at the restaurant. The customer’s card is then charged for the order, they are assigned an order number which is displayed by the app and staff begin making their meal.