August 22nd, 2012

McDonald’s Accepts Competitor Coupons?!

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McDonald’s Accepts Competitor Coupons?!

Wowie! Check out the image below that Jessica spotted in Southern California. Stamped right on the front door of her local McDonald’s is a sign that states “We Accept Our Competitor’s Coupons on Any Comparable McDonald’s Item.” Ok, so I have a feeling this is not a nationwide promo, so be sure to check with your local McDonald’s. And we are not sure what they accept and don’t accept quite yet but it doesn’t hurt to try it. Be sure to let us know if you local McDonald’s accepts competitor coupons!

McDonald's accept competitor coupons

Thanks Jessica for pic!

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  • Michelle Hackl August 22, 2012, 1:05 PM

    I saw the sticker on the drive-thru window at our McDonald’s in Florissant, MO.

  • k2licious August 22, 2012, 1:25 PM

    Wow! That would be something!

  • Kat August 22, 2012, 1:48 PM

    What do they consider “competitors”? Any fast food place?

  • Jaime August 22, 2012, 3:48 PM

    I worked at McDonalds for 9 years, and I’ve seen this happen at our store. The main one I saw was accepting a Burger King Whopper coupon and giving them a Quarter Pounder with Cheese instead. I would assume it would also work with any generic fish sandwich or chicken sandwich coupons. =) I can’t see them accepting any Arby’s coupons, though, at least not the roast beef ones because there’s nothing to compare it to at McDonalds.

  • CJ August 22, 2012, 4:44 PM

    My McDonald’s doesnt even accept most McDonald’s coupons (except for Entertainment Book coupons and Monopoly game pieces), they surely wont accept competitors’ coupons.

  • cheryl stine August 22, 2012, 6:34 PM

    The McDonald’s located in Henderson, Ky has the sign posted on the drive-thru window.

  • Regina August 23, 2012, 11:28 PM

    I just went to my McDonalds and I asked the manager what their coupon policy was. He was not really sure. So I asked what kind of coupons I can bring in. He said any coupons from competitors. I asked about having a Del Taco coupon and he said that it can be used to get a cheeseburger. Something of comparable value. U cant have a coupon for a regular burger and expect McDonalds to give you a big mac or fish sandwich. But glad they have started doing this.

  • Vince August 30, 2012, 1:40 PM

    saw that sticker at my drive thru window in Eden Prairie, MN.
    When I asked about what it entails, all of the employees seemed extremely unsure about the boundaries of the offer.
    I went ahead and tried it out, I had a burger king coupon for two woppers, two fries, and two drinks for 5.99 and used it for mcdonalds big mac fries and drink. so basically two big mac value meals for 3 bucks each!

    also used a wendys daves bacon burger coupon. (burger was free with the purchase of a fri and drink) so I got a large mcdonalds drink for 1 dollar, small fry for another dollar, and got a free quarter pounder with cheese!

    planning on using it for any fast food coupons that include burgers, coffee drinks, or stuff like that, I wouldn’t try using it for arbys or tacobell.

    • Holy January 1, 2013, 2:22 PM

      Thats awesome Vince, I am going to do that!

  • Allison September 2, 2012, 2:01 AM

    I saw that post at the mcdonald’s in Carrollton, Ga.

  • Danielle October 23, 2012, 5:22 PM

    One of Everett, WA’s does — the other one doesn’t.

  • Carolyn December 29, 2012, 9:09 PM

    I live close to Hagerstown, MD and yes they accept competitor coupons. Saw it on the light up sign as we drove by to go Taco Bell….

  • Holy January 1, 2013, 2:21 PM

    Grand Island, NE Mcds Has those stickers on their doors 😉 SWEET!!!!!!

  • Shelli January 9, 2013, 1:25 PM

    I just tried this at a McDonalds in Aurora IL and was denied. They said that a comparable item to a whopper Jr. ($1.89) was a McDouble ($1). I said, I think it would be more like a daily double ($1.98). They said no. They also told me that they were loosing money on the coupon promo and could only take a coupon for a like PRICED item. REALLY….so you will charge me REGULAR price if I bring you a coupon? HUH??