"It turns out, McDonald's has a promotion that makes this burger-laden fantasy into reality. The McGold card is not just a rumor; it's a real thing. It is a card that grants the holder anything they want from McDonald's for life."
"In 2007, Warren Buffett gave an interview to CNBC in which he casually mentioned that he had a McDonald's card in his wallet, allowing him to eat there for free whenever he wanted. It only works in Omaha, but Buffett, a fan of McDonald's breakfast items, rarely leaves Omaha, so it's fine for him. He mentioned that Bill Gates also had one that was good worldwide, which Gates later confirmed on TikTok. Gates says he doesn't use it because he can afford to pay."
"Having the gold card and making use of it are two different things. Andrew Hammond of the Ottawa Senators got his card from a local franchise in 2015, partly because his nickname was the Hamburglar. But, being a professional athlete, he probably wasn't binging on McDonald's burgers all that often. Regis Philbin's son-in-law explained that Philbin got his card after doing some McDonald's ads in the 1990s."
The McGold card grants its holder free McDonald's food for life and must be bestowed by a franchise owner or McDonald's corporation. Most cards are valid only at specific local restaurants, while a few are accepted worldwide. Confirmed recipients include Warren Buffett, Bill Gates, Regis Philbin, Rob Lowe, Andrew Hammond, rapper Juice WRLD, and Mitt Romney's father. Warren Buffett holds an Omaha-only card and uses it occasionally. Bill Gates has a worldwide card but rarely uses it and has said he can afford to pay. Some recipients receive cards but do not use them, and staff unfamiliarity can lead to recipients paying anyway.
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