Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey They've leveled two here and rebuilt them in the new "sanitized" design. I had breakfast at one of the new ones yesterday and the inside is actually pretty nice. The outside reminds me of a roadside rest area.
Originally Posted By avro_imagineer There seems to be a few variations based on local markets. Some McD's are getting the McCafe (Although I think most in NA are no longer getting these) Others the sanitized design Others are trying to go upscale with HIGH HIGH back curved booths and multiple plasma TV's, fireplaces, sitting areas and special kid dining rooms complete with padded stools. I have a feeling operators have a choice of a few "concepts".
Originally Posted By avro_imagineer ^^ Keep in mind many McDonald franchisors own multiple locations in a certain geographical area. I know one person who owns all the mcDonalds in one city but one. All of his get the same concept, the other one bucked the trend and went with a "retro" mcDonalds concept (Although I haven't seen this done since the early 2000's)
Originally Posted By NikkiLOVESMickey ^^^^The one I ate at yesterday had the sanitized design and the McCafe.
Originally Posted By avro_imagineer Oh and I should note also sometimes different countries (Or even parts of the country) will have regional variations. Although the days of the mansard roofs are gone.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 I thought so ...thanks Em! I would be shocked if they weren't adding a McCafe as they are really expanding that concept ... I went to one of the three McDonald's in my community today -- I hadn't been there in months -- and sure enough even though it's the smallest ... capacity is now down to 36 people ... and it was totally redone in the new style (70s retro almost) with a McCafe in it. I think it's very smart. The coffee they have is very good (and I am addicted to Starbucks) and costs less. Now ... these McCafe's have nothing on the ones in Hong Kong, but they still beat not having any. ~Shamrock Shakes are magical~
Originally Posted By vbdad55 I predict it will be about another decade before the McDs here in WV are brought up to 1990 standards. man , as you have read I live in the political cesspool of the nation - Chicago/Illinois and it is expensive as heck to live here tax wise-- but you have convinced me it is still better than WV
Originally Posted By MPierce >> I think it's very smart. The coffee they have is very good (and I am addicted to Starbucks) and costs less. << Can you get an iced latte at McDonalds yet. I agree about the coffee. You just got to watch out not to spill it on youself, and burn your pod.
Originally Posted By dshyates 'Chicago/Illinois and it is expensive as heck to live here tax wise-- but you have convinced me it is still better than WV" It is cheap to live here though. But as far as I know it is one of the only if not THE only states in the U.S.of A. that has a declining population. $60K will get you a nice house. But I think our political corruption will give you guys a run for your money. We just don't get on CNN because no one cares what goes on here. When Union Carbide was tossed out of Bhopal India, they moved the Mythel Isocyanate plant here. Yeah Jobs!
Originally Posted By Sport Goofy << When Union Carbide was tossed out of Bhopal India, they moved the Mythel Isocyanate plant here. >> That plant was there making MIC long before the Bhopal incident.
Originally Posted By irishfan >>Can you get an iced latte at McDonalds yet<< Here in Australia you can, at the McCafes. Tasty too!
Originally Posted By nbodyhome I am not a big fan of McD's - but in a pinch, it's nice to have something affordable to eat. I was meeting friends in December and we stopped at Coronado - but pretty much every meal would have been $10. I ended up stopping at McD's for a Happy Meal, a very reasonable price of around $3.00. Denise
Originally Posted By bobbelee9 ^^^True, I enjoy her pictures, but miss her posting. Stay around Denise.
Originally Posted By Disneymom443 Yay, Denise where have you been? My DH likes MCD's and was given a coupon for a free Iced McCafe. One hereally liked then tried it again and it was like drinking straight expresso.
Originally Posted By Spirit of 74 <<Can you get an iced latte at McDonalds yet.>> yep ... and for about a dollar less than Starbucks too! <<I agree about the coffee. You just got to watch out not to spill it on youself, and burn your pod.>> Never spilled coffee on myself yet ... guess that happens when you get older. ~You Deserve a Break Today~
Originally Posted By nbodyhome >> ^^^True, I enjoy her pictures, but miss her posting. Stay around Denise. <, Thanks for all the nice comments, I'll try to post more often. As far as where have I been - Disneyworld! (2 - 3 days a week now). Denise
