Is the convenience of having a Quarter Pounder and fries delivered to your home or office worth a $5 fee? McDonald's is hoping it will be.
The fast-food chain said Wednesday it's expanding its partnership with UberEats to offer delivery at more than 260 restaurants in Chicago.
The service also rolled out in Columbus, Ohio, Los Angeles and Phoenix on the same day. The two companies had already teamed up to offer McDonald's delivery in Miami, Orlando and Tampa, Florida earlier this year. In all, McDonald's says "McDelivery" is now available from more than 1,000 U.S. locations.
McDonald's is hoping delivery can help turn around its U.S. business, which has seen customer visits decline.
Uber says its delivery fee varies depending on the city, but that it is generally a flat $4.99. There could also be a "busy area" fee of $1 to $2 where demand is high.
Chicago residents can place orders by downloading the UberEATS mobile app or on UberEATS.com, using their Uber account to get a meal delivered directly to them.
The companies are also offering a special promotion to mark the occasion: Customers can get $5 off their first UberEATS order through Dec. 31 by using the promo code "MCDSMILE."
