McDonald’s and Franchisees Investing Approximately $317 Million in Illinois To Modernize More Than 410 Local Restaurants in...
14 August 2018 - 3:01PM
Remodeled restaurants offer new technology and a
more fun, modern experience
Today, McDonald’s announced that the company and its franchisees
are investing approximately $317 million in Illinois throughout
2018 and 2019 on the construction and modernization of 410
McDonald’s restaurants, transforming the customer experience inside
and outside the restaurant. In total, McDonald’s and franchisees
are investing $6 billion to modernize most U.S. restaurants by
2020, including most restaurants in Illinois.
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
“This is an exciting time for McDonald’s and we’re proud to be
investing nearly $317 million to provide a new experience, look and
feel for guests at 410 McDonald’s locations across Illinois,” said
John De Carrier, Illinois McDonald’s Owner/Operator. “We are also
pleased that our modernization supports local architecture,
engineering and construction jobs across the great state of
Illinois.”
“McDonald’s contributes in numerous ways to the Illinois
economy,” said Gov. Bruce Rauner. “Their decision to invest
hundreds of millions of dollars in franchise restaurants here will
help stimulate and sustain job growth. It is a welcome development
for workers, families and Big Mac lovers in every part of our
state.”
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.
About McDonald’s USAMcDonald’s USA, LLC, serves
a variety of menu options made with quality ingredients to more
than 25 million customers every day. Recently the company committed
$150 million over five years to extend benefits of its global
Archways to Opportunity education program, announced goals to
improve its packaging and have recycling in all of its restaurants
by 2025 and pledged to reduce greenhouse gas emissions related to
McDonald’s restaurants and offices by 36% by 2030. For more
information, visit www.mcdonalds.com, or follow us on Twitter
@McDonalds and Facebook www.facebook.com/mcdonaldsUS.
Media Contact: Anne
Christensen612-804-8011Anne.Christenen@us.mcd.com
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