McDonald’s Brings Bottles To The Table

CSNews Online:

Fast food giant McDonald’s is going through with its plans to compete with convenience stores in the cooler, as the company is testing the sale of packaged beverages in approximately 150 locations, Advertising Age reported.

Offerings vary by location, and so far, a variety of colas, teas, energy drinks and waters, including Red Bull and Coca-Cola’s vitaminwater are being tested, along with some beverages from PepsiCo, including Mountain Dew, Diet Mountain Dew, Lipton Green Tea and Diet Lipton Green Tea, according to David DeCecco, Pepsi spokesman.

‘We’re pleased to be working with McDonald’s, and we’re delighted consumers have responded so favorably to the test,’ he told the magazine.

The goal is to capture more dollars from McDonald’s customers who may be buying beverages elsewhere.