Barbara Correa writes about work and family for the Los Angeles Daily News.McDonald's plans drive through smoothies, coffee drinks in 2008
From today's column:
I'd like two Happy Meals and a decaf white mocha with a shot, please. Yes, the dominant drive-through in the land plans to expand drink offerings in 2008 that may include all manner of coffee drinks and fruit smoothies.
By going head to head with Starbucks and Coffee Bean, the Golden Arches will be answering the prayers of moms everywhere who are craving more drive-through retail. Details are sketchy, but according to The Wall Street Journal, McDonald's says adding the drinks represents its biggest menu enhancement since introducing breakfast in the 1970s.
Look for the Momspace Moms Drive Through Guide, coming soon to www.insidesocal.com/momspace/