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Virginia Beach McDonald's adds free iPad use to its menu, McRib still seasonal

In an age of grab and go eating, it seems somewhat odd that a fast food restaurant would feature an attraction that causes its patrons to drop anchor and stay. However, the house with well over one billion served is doing just that. A Virginia Beach McDonald's has leveraged the popularity of another Big Macmaker, by stocking its location with free to use iPads. Yes, the tablets are mounted on tables, but after polishing off a hearty array of Mcfixings, you're likely to be bolted to your seat as well. Franchise owner Hugh Fard got the idea while attending the annual worldwide McDonald's convention in Florida. While it's great to see major eateries incorporating the use of new technology, we can only wonder just how greasy shiny those fancy Retina displays will be after spending a day under the golden arches.

[Source: Engadget]

McDonald's testing PayPal-powered mobile payments in France

McDonald's is testing PayPal's mobile payment services in France, in a move that could see Paypal as the mobile payment platform of choice at one of the world's largest fast food chains. Reuters reports that the trials span across thirty restaurants. Customers can order food online or on a mobile phone app, and then pick up their meal in a separate, dedicated lane. PayPal has had some luck with retail partnerships, but a deal with McDonald's would be be valuable, in light of the restaurant's 30,000 locations. It might also help to stave off their rival Square's rapid ascent: Square recently partnered with Starbucks, which will bring the company's mobile payment solution to the coffee magnate's 7,000 locations this fall.

[Source: The Verge]