McDonald's ups ante in app war with expanded delivery service

As Australians continue to turn to their phones for food delivery, McDonald's has staked out its turf by launching its own nationwide delivery service in partnership with DoorDash.

The delivery service will be available from participating restaurants through the MyMacca's app.

More than 800 restaurants will be taking part around Australia, following a trial in New South Wales.

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People using the app to order will also be able to earn MyMacca's reward points, McDonald's Australia vice president of operations and head of delivery Cameron Newlands confirmed.

"Through MyMacca's McDelivery, customers can now enjoy all the perks of delivery while earning reward points and accessing exclusive discounts and value offers," he said.

MyMacca's Rewards allows customers to earn 100 points for every dollar spent on eligible food and drink purchases via the app.

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Once customers receive 2500 points and more, they can redeem their rewards on a range of menu favourites such as coffees, cheeseburgers, fries and Big Macs.

Additionally, customers who spend over $40 in the app will receive free delivery from February 27 to March 5.

The launch comes at a tricky time for delivery services, with cost of living pressures biting consumers and spending forecast to fall.

Deliveroo closed up shop abruptly throughout Australia last November, citing the "competitive" market down under.

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