McDonald's(R) USA Names First Data as 2008 U.S. Technology Supplier of the Year

OAK BROOK, IL, Jan 12 (MARKET WIRE) --
McDonald's (NYSE: MCD) recently awarded the second-annual U.S. Technology
Supplier of the Year Award to First Data, a leading provider of
electronic commerce and payment solutions for businesses worldwide.
McDonald's unveiled the award at its U.S Technology Supplier Summit, an
annual gathering of key U.S. McDonald's technology suppliers, held at the
company's Oak Brook, Ill. headquarters.

Since 2002, First Data has been a key collaborator in enabling McDonald's
to continuously provide customers with convenient and relevant payment
options.

"First Data has proven integral to the McDonald's system since our
relationship began six years ago," said David Grooms, Vice President and
CIO of McDonald's North America. "They're a key supplier, supporting
McDonald's IT strategy to improve efficiencies at the register, making it
possible for our customers to enjoy greater speed and service when they
order."

The McDonald's U.S. Technology Supplier of the Year Award is given to the
technology product supplier that makes the most significant impact on, and
contribution to, McDonald's USA. The award recognizes criteria including
impact on the McDonald's system, innovation, quality, partnership,
customer satisfaction and value.

"First Data is extremely honored to be the recipient of McDonald's
Technology Supplier of the Year award," said Ed Labry, President of First
Data's USA division. "As an innovator in the payments space, we pride
ourselves on offering McDonald's the highest level of technology and
service to help make their restaurants an even more convenient place for
customers to enjoy the food they love."

About First Data

First Data is a global technology leader in information commerce. The
company processes transaction data of all kinds, harnesses the power of
that data and delivers innovations in secure infrastructure, intelligence
and insight for its customers. With operations in 37 countries, First Data
serves more than 5.4 million merchant locations and more than 2,000 card
issuers and their customers. It powers the global economy by making it
easy, fast and secure for people and businesses around the world to buy
goods and services using virtually any form of payment. The company's
portfolio of services and solutions includes merchant transaction
processing services; credit, debit, private-label, gift, payroll and other
prepaid card offerings; fraud protection and authentication solutions;
electronic check acceptance services through TeleCheck; as well as
Internet commerce and mobile payment solutions. The company's STAR
Network offers PIN-secured debit acceptance at 2.2 million ATM and retail
locations. Through First Data's centers of excellence, such as security,
analytics, customer loyalty and mobile payments, it offers data-driven
commerce solutions for customers around the globe. For more information,
visit www.firstdata.com.

About McDonald's

McDonald's USA, LLC is the leading foodservice provider in the United
States serving a variety of 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 www.mcdonalds.com or
log on at any of the 10,000 Wi-Fi enabled McDonald's U.S. restaurants.

Copyright 2009 McDonald's

CONTACT:

Danya Proud
McDonald's U.S. Media Relations
630-623-5063
Email Contact

Elizabeth Grice
First Data Media Relations
303-967-8526
Email Contact

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