Since McDonald’s stopped selling glasses in 2003, many people have wondered why. McDonald’s announced the decision in a press release, stating “the trend towards lighter, more contemporary designs among eyewear manufacturers has made McDonald’s eyewear no longer appropriate for our customers.
” While McDonald’s reasons for discontinuing glasses sales are unknown, the trend towards more contemporary eyewear styles may have played a role. Additionally, McDonald’s may have felt that it was no longer necessary to offer glasses as a part of its menu as the majority of customers order food without glasses.