McDonald's, Facing Competition From Burger Upstarts, Tests Table Service

Table for two … at McDonald’s? And would you like truffle fries with that?

Fast-food giant McDonald's, facing increased competition from higher-end burger upstarts such as Shake Shack, is experimenting with table service at 600 of its restaurants in southern California.
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12/02/2015 1:30 p.m.

Just kidding about the truffle fries, but the fast-food giant is testing out table service at hundreds of its restaurants in southern California, according to a recent report in Fortune magazine.

You can still order your Big Mac at the counter, but you can sit and employees will bring the food to you.

McDonald’s, which is facing stiff competition from higher-end chains such as Shake Shack, Smashburger, and Five Guys, has also been experimenting with premium sandwiches, shakes, and other new menu items, the Fortune report said.

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