"The Science Behind Coca-Cola's Superior Taste at McDonald's"

TL;DR
McDonald's ensures that Coca-Cola tastes better at their locations by following guidelines set by Coca-Cola, cleaning soda fountains with filtered water, pre-chilling the water and syrup, using stainless steel tanks for syrup delivery, and using wider straws to enhance the taste experience.
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