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McDonald's App Free Meal for New Users

McDonald's app gives new users a free large sandwich or value meal deal on their first order. Easily repeatable with new email addresses.

~$5-8/claim
Est. Value
1/5
Difficulty
LOW
Risk Level
$0
Cost
// Step-by-step walkthrough
01
Create a new email using a disposable service or Gmail plus-addressing (yourname+mc1@gmail.com)
02
Open the McDonald's app and tap 'Sign Up' or 'Create Account'
03
Enter the new email, create a password, and skip any optional profile info
04
Navigate to the 'Deals' tab — the new user welcome deal appears (usually a free sandwich with any $1 purchase or a straight freebie)
05
Add the deal to your order, place pickup at your nearest location
06
Delete the account or simply log out, create a new email, and start over
Requirements
Smartphone, email address
Pro Tips
McDonald's welcome deal varies by region. Some locations offer a free Big Mac, others a free McChicken. Check the deal details before ordering.
// How to resell
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Sell Automatically (No Customers Needed)
Flip or resell through automated channels
01 Sell Gift Cards on Exchange Sites
→ If the app offers gift card rewards, cash them out
→ List on CardCash, Raise, or CardPool at 80-92% face value
→ Get paid via PayPal within 1-3 days
Est. value: 80-92% of face value Platforms: CardCash, Raise, CardPool
02 Flip via Meal-Sharing Apps
→ Claim free item through the app
→ Order for pickup
→ List on Too Good To Go or OLIO at a discount
Est. value: 40-60% of menu price Platforms: Too Good To Go, OLIO
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Sell With Customers
Find buyers and sell directly
01 Sell Meals to Coworkers
→ Claim free item via the app
→ Offer to coworkers at 50-70% of menu price
→ Accept Venmo or cash
→ Repeat weekly with new accounts
Est. value: 50-70% of menu price Platforms: Venmo, Cash App, In-person
02 Bulk Lunch Runs for Groups
→ Create 3-5 accounts and claim free items
→ Offer discounted lunch bundle to office
→ Collect payment upfront, pick up all items
Est. value: 50-75% of total value Platforms: Office groups, Group chats