SZN of Sharing FAQs

1. How can I participate in the McDonald’s for Life Appstakes, and when does it run?

Those who opt in to the MyMcDonald’s Rewards program and use the McDonald’s App in connection with any purchase during the Entry Period, December 5, 2022, at 12:00:00 a.m. local time (“LT”) to 11:59:59 p.m. LT on December 25, 2022, will automatically be entered into the Appstakes. Refer to FAQ #5.2. to enter without making a purchase.

2. Who is eligible to participate in the McDonald’s for Life Appstakes?

The Appstakes is open only to individuals who are residents of the 50 United States and District of Columbia and who are 16 years of age or older on the Day of participation. Any Minor should only use Mobile Order & Pay or enter the Appstakes with the permission of their parent/legal guardian.

Persons in any of the following categories are not eligible to participate in the Appstakes: any person who on or after June 1, 2022, was or is:

1. a McDonald’s restaurant franchise owner or a director, officer, employee, agent, or independent contractor of a McDonald’s franchise restaurant;
2. a director, officer, employee or agent of McDonald’s USA, LLC, its parent company or their respective subsidiaries, affiliated companies, or service agencies;
3. a director, officer, employee, agent, or independent contractor of any entity engaged in the development, production, or distribution of Appstakes materials or of any entities retained by Sponsor or its agencies to assist in any way with the administration or advertisement of the Appstakes or the development of the McDonald’s App or Mobile Order & Pay;
4. an immediate family member (defined as spouse, IRS dependent, or biological, foster, in-law, adoptive or step- parents, siblings, or children) of, or anyone who resides in the same household as, any person in any of the preceding categories.

3. Where can I get a copy of the Official Rules for the McDonald’s for Life Appstakes?

The Official Rules will be available at McdonaldsForLifeSweeps.com/rules during the Entry Period.

4. What are the odds of winning the McDonald’s for Life Appstakes?

The odds of winning a prize in any of the drawings will be determined by the number of Entries received from all entry methods for the corresponding entry period for each drawing.

5. How do I enter the McDonald’s for Life Appstakes?

There are two ways to enter the Appstakes during the Entry Period:

Receive One Entry When You Complete Any of These Actions:

1. An eligible Participant who is opted in to the MyMcDonald’s Rewards program will automatically receive one Entry into the Appstakes when using the McDonald’s App in connection with any purchase from a participating McDonald’s restaurant. You can use your McDonald’s App in connection with a purchase by using Mobile Order & Pay (for pickup or McDelivery^®); by using the 4-digit code or scannable code generated by the McDonald’s App to earn loyalty points; by redeeming a deal or MyMcDonald’s Reward; or by paying using a linked card in your McDonald’s App using the 4-digit code or scannable code generated by the McDonald’s App. There is a limit of one Entry per purchase/transaction.
2. Receive One Entry Without Making a Purchase (AMOE): To receive one Entry without making a purchase, go to McdonaldsForLifeSweeps.com and you will then be directed to an AMOE form. When you submit the entry form and it is successfully received and recorded by the website servers, that will  be the date and time of the submitted Entry. AMOE Entries are measured in Eastern Time, regardless of where in the Territory the Participant is located. AMOE Entries must be received no later than December 26, 2022, at 5:59:59 a.m. ET and are subject to the daily limit of one Entry per day. AMOE Entries received between 12:00:00 a.m. on December 25, 2022, and 5:59:59 a.m. on December 26, 2022, will all be treated as though they were received on December 25th for purposes of the daily entry limit.
3. Limits: There is a limit of one Entry per Participant per Day (regardless of Entry method and regardless of the number of transactions that a Participant completes using their McDonald’s App during any given Day). Any subsequent entry(ies) on the same day will be disqualified.

6. Can I be entered into the Appstakes through a McDelivery^® order?

Yes, you can! We actually recommend entering into the McDonald’s for Life Appstakes from wherever is most convenient for you. Only using the McDonald’s App, this is all you need to do to enter:

1. Select “Order” from the bottom menu bar and switch from “Pickup” to “McDelivery.”
2. Enter the desired address for delivery and you will be notified if McDelivery^® is available to you.
3. Once confirmed, start creating your order from our menu or your saved favorites.
4. When you’re all set—follow the checkout process in the App, sit back and enjoy your faves when they arrive.
5. You’ll receive a push notification confirming your one entry per day, while you enjoy your McDonald’s faves.

7. If I enter the Appstakes through a McDelivery order, but I experience an issue with the actual order - how do I report a problem?

In order to investigate an issue with a McDelivery^® order and take appropriate steps, please check which delivery partner powered your McDelivery order within the McDonalds App. We then suggest that you contact Uber Eats customer service directly through the Uber Eats App, DoorDash App customer service directly through the DoorDash App, or Grubhub App customer service directly through the Grubhub App.

8. How do I get the McDonald’s App?

To enter the Appstakes using the McDonald’s App, you will need a Digital Device and a valid email address. Eligible Participants must first download and install the McDonald’s App on their qualifying iOS or Android Device (e.g., an iPhone^®, Android phone or iPod Touch^®, Android Galaxy Tablet, etc.). Data rates may apply. The McDonald’s App is free, but only available in the App Store or Google Play (for iOS/Android). In the App Store, compatibility requires iOS 14.0 or later for iPhone^® and iPod Touch^®. In Google Play, compatibility requires Android 11.0 or later. Use of the McDonald’s App is subject to the Terms & Conditions for the McDonald’s App, which can be found in the “Career, Contact & Legal” tab in the McDonald’s App menu.

Once you have downloaded the McDonald’s App, complete the registration process for the McDonald’s App, including providing a valid email address. You will need to enable “Location Services” and include your email address in your McDonald’s App settings in order to use Mobile Order & Pay.

9. What if I do not want to use the McDonald’s App to participate in the McDonald’s for Life Appstakes?   

To enter without using the McDonald’s App refer to FAQ 5.2

10. What if I’m near a McDonald’s restaurant but having trouble with Wi-Fi?

If you are near a McDonald’s restaurant and cannot access the promotion due to issues with your Wi-Fi or network, you may want to enter the restaurant to improve reception.

11. I am having trouble downloading the McDonald’s App, where can I get help?

If you have a technical question regarding the use of the McDonald’s App, please visit the McDonald’s Mobile App Feedback.

12. What are the Digital Device Requirements?

McDonald’s App System Requirements:

1. Android™ 11.0+
2. iOS 14.0+ compatible with iPhone^® and iPod Touch^®

13. How many times can I enter the Appstakes per day?

There is a limit of one Entry per Participant per Day (regardless of Entry method and regardless of the number of transactions that a Participant completes using their McDonald’s App during any given Day). Any subsequent entry(ies) on the same day will be disqualified and any person submitting entries via the AMOE in excess of the above-stated limit may be disqualified in Sponsor’s sole discretion. Participants may not share an email address with any other participant for purposes of entering the Appstakes.

14. What is the Sweepstakes Prize?

Three Prizes are available to be won, one for each Weekly Entry Period. Each winner, subject to verification, will receive McDonald’s food for Life (for the winner only), based on up to two meals per week for fifty years, awarded as one of the following options, at winner’s discretion.

Option A: a McGold Card with a value of $1,040 per year for fifty years, to be used at participating McDonald’s locations. Winner will also receive a check for $22,285 to help offset taxes on the Prize, for a total value of $74,285.

Option B: a McGold Card with a value of $1,040, a check for $50,960 and a check for $22,285 to help offset taxes on the Prize, for a total value of $74,285. The Winner will also receive the right (subject to the condition below to designate friends) to give three equivalent Prizes (excluding the money provided to the winner to help offset taxes) to three friends, bringing the total value of the entire Prize to $297,140.

The Prize option that the winner elects to receive will also be the option awarded to that winner’s selected friends (there is no mixing options) – excluding the money provided to the winner to help offset taxes.

All money provided to help offset taxes on the Prize will be provided to the Prize winner only, who will receive a 1099 reporting the entire Prize value accepted by the Prize winner as income to the prize winner. 

For the purposes of this Appstakes, a friend is defined as any individual person who is 16 years of age or older and resides in the United States.

15. How will the potential winner be notified?

Potential winners will be notified by email within approximately three business days after the applicable random drawing.

16. What if none of the FAQs answered my question-where should I go for help?

For additional help please go to Contact Us.

17. How can I enter the Appstakes without making a purchase?

To receive one Entry without making a purchase, go to: McdonaldsForLifeSweeps.com.

You will then be directed to an AMOE form that you must complete by providing your first and last name and email address, confirming your email, phone number and date of birth and checking the box to confirm that you have read and agree to the Official Rules and that you are eligible to enter the Appstakes. When you submit the entry form and it is successfully received and recorded by the website servers, that will be the date and time of the submitted Entry. AMOE Entries must be received no later than December 26, 2022, at 5:59:59 a.m. ET and are subject to the daily limit of one Entry per day. AMOE Entries received between 12:00:00 a.m. on December 25, 2022, and 5:59:59 a.m. on December 26, 2022, will all be treated as though they were received on December 25th for purposes of the daily entry limit.

18. How can I find out who won the McDonald’s for Life Appstakes?

For a list of Official Winners, visit McDonaldsforLifeSweeps.com/winners after the promotion is over, and until June 30, 2023. The list will be available when the Appstakes is officially over, and the prizes have been verified and awarded.

1. Who is eligible to have access to purchase SZN of Sharing Merchandise?

The exclusive merchandise offers are available to those who opt in to the MyMcDonald’s Rewards program and who use the McDonald’s App to make $1 minimum purchase via Mobile Order & Pay on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 or Wednesday, December 14, 2022. Refer to FAQ #2.

The SZN of Sharing Merch offer is not available on any delivery orders.

2. What days are the exclusive merchandise available? How long does the promotion run?

SZN of Sharing is a 3-week, in-App program, December 5 – 25, 2022, that will consist of an Appstakes, exclusive access to purchase merchandise and food/Loyalty offers for participating customers.

To gain access to purchase exclusive merchandise, you must opt in to MyMcDonald’s Rewards and make a $1 minimum purchase via Mobile Order & Pay in the McDonald’s App on one of the following dates: Wednesday, December 7, 2022, or Wednesday, December 14, 2022. Each Merchandise offer is available for 7 days after the qualifying purchase OR while supplies last.

3. How do I purchase the SZN of Sharing merchandise?

After making a qualifying purchase on any merchandise day, go to the McDonald’s App home screen and tap on: “Order your merch.” Follow the on-screen directions-you may have to enter a password to access the online merch site. You will only have access to the merchandise tile for 7 days from your qualifying purchase while supplies last.

All merchandise is available before the deadline stated in the App, while supplies last.

4. If I purchase the merchandise, when will I receive my item?

Merchandise will be handled and shipped directly by Golden Arches Unlimited. Merchandise will be sent to the address you provided during purchase. Please review the partner site at the time you order for shipping information.

Most Merch items will ship after the end of December 2022.

5. Is there a limited quantity of merchandise items available for purchase? Can I purchase more than one item? 

You can purchase more than one item (while supplies last). All merchandise is only available before the deadline for purchase stated in the App.

6. If I exit out of the merchandise purchase form, will I be able to get back to the site? 

Yes, you will be able to get to your wallet page through a reminder card that will show up in your McDonald’s App 7 days after the purchase. The reminder card will allow you to access the URL of the partner site as well as instructions on how to redeem the offer. But remember, all merchandise is only available while partner supplies last.

7. Do I need to provide my real address to receive my merchandise? 

Yes, you must provide your real shipping address (including apt/unit number, if applicable) to receive the merchandise. Delivery is not guaranteed to an undeliverable address. All deliveries must be in the U.S. Refer to FAQ #10 to contact merchandise partners on merchandise order(s).

8. Can you ship Merch to a PO Box?

No, unfortunately the merchandise partners cannot ship the merchandise to a PO Box address. Please refer to FAQ #13 to contact merchandise partners for questions on merchandise order(s).

9. Will I receive a tracking number on my Merch purchase?

Upon completion of your order, you will be emailed confirmation of your order that will include a FedEx tracking number.

10. Who should I call if I have questions after I purchase?

If you have a question AFTER making a purchase, you must directly contact the merchandise partner: Golden Arches Unlimited.

If you have further questions about SZN of Sharing, please contact us at: general inquiry form.

11. Why is there no merchandise on the SZN of Sharing tile to purchase?

After you make a qualifying purchase (refer to FAQ #1), you must access the tile to purchase merchandise within 7 days or while supplies last.

• Merch Drop #1: 12/7 – 12/13 11:59 p.m. EST
• Merch Drop #2: 12/14 – 12/20 11:59 p.m. EST

12. Do I have to have the McDonald’s App to purchase the merchandise?

You must have the McDonald’s App to make a $1 minimum purchase via Mobile Order & Pay purchase on the following dates to receive exclusive access to purchase the merchandise: December 7, 2022, or December 14, 2022.

You must also opt in to the MyMcDonald’s Rewards program.

13. How do I get the McDonald’s App to access SZN of Sharing?

Participants must first download and install the McDonald’s App on their qualifying iOS or Android Device (e.g., an iPhone®, Android phone or iPod Touch®, Android Galaxy Tablet, etc.) if they do not already have the current version of the McDonald’s App installed. Data rates may apply.

The McDonald’s App is free, but only available in the App Store or Google Play (for iOS/Android). In the App Store, compatibility requires iOS 14.0 or later for iPhone® and iPod Touch®. In Google Play, compatibility requires Android 11.0 or later. Use of the McDonald’s App is subject to the Terms & Conditions for the McDonald’s App, which can be found in the “Careers, Contact & Legal” tab in the McDonald’s App menu.

Once you have downloaded the McDonald’s App, complete the registration process for the McDonald’s App, including providing a valid email address. You will need to enable “Location Services” and include your email address in your McDonald’s App settings in order to use Mobile Order & Pay.