Chicago / IL. (mdc) McDonald’s USA LLC announced that the company and its franchisees are investing approximately 3’200 million USD in 16 U.S. States throughout 2018 and 2019 on the construction and modernization of more than 4’800 McDonald’s restaurants, transforming the customer experience inside and outside the restaurant. The announced modernizations are planned in Texas (840), New York (360), Illinois (410), Pennsylvania (360), Ohio (380), North Carolina (430), Michigan (400), Florida (240), Georgia (340), Indiana (270), Wisconsin (215), Virginia (250), Massachusetts (140), Maryland (135), Oklahoma (121) and Washington/DC (15). In total, McDonald’s USA and franchisees are investing 6 billion USD to modernize most U.S. restaurants by 2020. With this significant construction investment, the transformed restaurants will feature:
- Modernized dining rooms with globally and locally inspired décor, new furniture and refreshed exterior designs
- Enhanced customer experience with digital self-order kiosks that make ordering and paying for a meal easier. Kiosks empower guests to browse the menu, find options and tailor their meal just the way they want.
- Remodeled counters allow for new table service that offers guests the opportunity to relax while their food is being made
- Bright and easy to read digital menu boards inside and at the drive-thru
- New designated parking spots for curbside pick-up through mobile order and pay
- Expanded McCafé counters and larger display cases
In addition to the investments to modernize the restaurant, McDonald’s has also introduced McDelivery with Uber Eats at more than 5’000 US restaurants.