McDonald’s Espresso drinks might not be able to give a good start to your day. As per reports, the espresso machines supplied to the fast-food joint by the Germany-based company Melitta have reported a defect in the CT8 machines involving faulty steam pressure. This malfunctioning can lead to the equipment’s breakdown.
The news was first reported by The Wall Street Journal on November 19, 2024. As per the update, McDonald’s reported that a limited number of espresso-based drinks were impacted, temporarily making hot and iced lattes unavailable in some locations.
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However, hot and iced brewed coffee remained available as the company evaluated the issue's extent. The affected machines were promptly decommissioned, and the fast-food joint started working on resolving the issue with its commissioner.
MCD locations in Louisville, Kentucky, and Chicago have already been affected. According to a statement by Melitta, two of the impacted machines were being investigated as they endeavored to find the cause of the issue to provide a remediation plan.
According to a report by The Wall Street Journal, the issue could last up to three weeks during which espresso-based beverage items may not be available. In recent years, the fast-food chain has attempted to extend its coffee offerings with more premium beverages like lattes and cappuccinos.
In light of the espresso machine malfunction, one Reddit user reacted to it claiming that the problem would affect 80% of the restaurants. They wrote,
“Any restaurant with the ct8 melita machine will not have espresso as the machine is being decommissioned. It will effect at least 80 percent of the restaurants I bet. I just decommissioned the one in my store. Now if the store doesn't have the ct8 machine they store will not be effected. Btw I am the first assistant manager at my store.”
McDonald’s was recently granted permission to fix its ice cream machines
On October 25, 2024, the United States Copyright Office approved a copyright exemption allowing restaurants like McDonald’s to bypass digital locks and repair broken machines without relying solely on the manufacturer. For nearly 70 years, MCD has used machines from Taylor Company for its vanilla cones, sundaes, and McFlurries, following a 1956 agreement by then-future CEO Ray Kroc.
Taylor holds copyright on its equipment, which previously did not allow repairs to its technicians under the Digital Millennium Copyright Act (DMCA), which prohibits the circumvention of access controls on copyrighted works.
McDonald's has reintroduced its Holiday Pies, a seasonal favorite since they were first introduced in 1999. The pies feature a sugar cookie-inspired pie crust, vanilla custard filling, glaze, and rainbow sprinkles.
Starting from November 15, 2024, the pies will be available primarily in select markets, including cities in the South like St. Louis, Memphis, and Dallas, as well as in Seattle, Los Angeles, New York City, and Cleveland. However, the availability may vary, with some additional Southern locations potentially offering the pies.
In addition to the pies, McDonald's has also launched its holiday cups which have been designed in collaboration with Doodles. Available in three sizes, customers can get these cups on purchasing McCafe hot beverages.
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