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McDONALD’S® OFFERS BUSY COMMUTERS A FREE RIDE AND 75,000
FREE ANGUS THIRD POUNDERS THROUGHOUT SEPTEMBER


OAK BROOK, Ill. (September 9, 2009) – Commuters riding some of the nation's busiest public
transit systems will get more than they bargained for courtesy of McDonald’s — a free ride and a
coupon for a free Angus Third Pounder premium burger.

Beginning September 13 and running throughout the month of September, McDonald’s will offer
commuters in Atlanta, Baltimore, Chicago, Dallas, Denver, and Washington, D.C. a free transit pass
and a coupon for a free Angus Third Pounder while supplies last. Details will be made public the
day of or before each "Try Free, Ride Free" event. That information will be unveiled exclusively on
McDonald’s® Angus Third Pounder Electronic Press Kit.

“At a time when everyone can appreciate a great value, ‘Try Free, Ride Free’ gives busy
commuters a free ride and an offer for a great-tasting, high-quality, premium burger at the quality,
value and convenience that only McDonald's can deliver,” said Neil Golden, Chief Marketing Officer,
McDonald’s USA. “Once you taste one of our Angus Third Pounders, you’ll know why they’ve
become so popular with people who know a premium burger when they taste one.”

In addition to the six cities participating in "Try Free, Ride Free," several other communities
throughout the United States are reaching busy commuters through various on-the-street
promotions, with the chance to win one-of-a-kind apparel and coupons for free Angus Third
Pounders.
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A few of the areas supporting "Try Free, Ride Free" include:
• In San Francisco, street teams along the BART transit system will issue Angus Third Pounder
giveaways in the high-traffic financial district.
• In Pittsburgh, commuters on transit buses will be asked trivia questions about McDonald’s for a
chance to win coupons for free Angus Third Pounders.
• Cities throughout the Northwest will promote the program during college football games,
encouraging fans to call in during the third quarter of big games to predict the final score in
hopes of winning free Angus Third Pounders and merchandise.
• In Central Missouri, radio DJs will ask listeners to submit pictures of themselves eating an
Angus Third Pounder on public transportation in exchange for fun, premium items.

The new Angus Third Pounders are McDonald’s first new burger introductions since the Big N’
Tasty® in 2001.

Each Angus Third Pounder is made with 100-percent premium quality Angus beef (weight before
cooking at least 5.33 oz; 151.1 grams) and fresh, savory ingredients on a toasted bakery-style
sesame seed roll.
 Deluxe: Topped with creamy mayonnaise, yellow mustard, a thick slice of ripe red tomato,
green leaf lettuce, rings of red onions, sliced dill pickles and slices of American cheese.
 Bacon & Cheese: Topped with zesty ketchup, yellow mustard, rings of red onions, sliced
dill pickles, three full slices of bacon and slices of American cheese.
 Mushroom & Swiss: Topped with creamy mayonnaise, sautéed mushrooms and slices of
natural Swiss cheese.

For more information, visit McDonald’s Angus Burgers. McDonald’s new Angus Third Pounders are
available as part of the Extra Value Meal® at participating McDonald’s restaurants.

About McDonald's
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wholesome foods made from quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. More than 80
percent of McDonald's 14,000 U.S. restaurants are independently owned and operated by local
franchisees. For more information on McDonald's visit McDonald's USA or log on at any of the
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