I stood in line to order a custom burger from a futuristic McDonald's kiosk - and now I get why the company is betting on them

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To choose which topping you want, you swipe down like on smartphone or iPad, tapping when you see something you like.

To choose which topping you want, you swipe down like on smartphone or iPad, tapping when you see something you like.
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I definitely wanted bacon.

I definitely wanted bacon.
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This is what I ended up with. My ideal burger, and not one I would have ever thought to order at McDonald's.

This is what I ended up with. My ideal burger, and not one I would have ever thought to order at McDonald's.

To pay, you just swipe a card at the bottom of the kiosk. No cashier required.

To pay, you just swipe a card at the bottom of the kiosk. No cashier required.
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My burger was then prepared in a mobile McDonald's kitchen.

My burger was then prepared in a mobile McDonald's kitchen.

There is was, with fries of course.

There is was, with fries of course.
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They didn't skimp on the jalapeños.

They didn't skimp on the jalapeños.

After giving it a taste, I didn't regret my choices — the burger turned out to be excellent.

After giving it a taste, I didn't regret my choices — the burger turned out to be excellent.
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