Methodology & EEAT

How We Verify Our Menu Prices, Nutrition Facts & Deals

Transparent, reproducible data standards: how our editorial team audits fast food prices, monitors nutrition, and verifies promotions.

🔬 Methodology: Multi-State Sample Audits 📅 Audit Cycle: Updated Bi-Weekly

1. Our 3-Tier Source Hierarchy

Tier 1 — Official Data: Corporate nutrition calculators, allergen guides, and corporate terms from McDonald's USA.
Tier 2 — Direct Observation: In-store register receipts and official Mobile Order & Pay price checks across multiple regions.
Tier 3 — Delivery App Tracking: Third-party audits (DoorDash, Uber Eats) strictly used to measure delivery surcharges.

2. Multi-State Store Sampling

Because over 90% of McDonald's restaurants are franchised, prices are not dictated nationally. We survey diverse geographic regions—including high-cost urban metros, suburban centers, and regional interstate corridors—to establish a fair, realistic U.S. average.

📊 Explore the Data: You can see the menu tables across all categories on our homepage.

3. Reader Correction Protocol

Spotted a price change or an expired promotion? We maintain an open, responsive editorial desk. Please send a documented correction to help keep our guides up to date. You can also read more about our team.