NEW YORK — McDonald’s said Wednesday that it will pump $1 billion into renovating its Canadian restaurants, hoping it can reinvigorate itself in Canada as it has in the U.S.
The changes, including fireplaces and flat-panel TVs, will create “more inviting and relevant” restaurants. Dining rooms will be divided to accommodate for large groups and those who want to linger over the free Wi-Fi access. The company will be using new color schemes, stone and tile accents and wood tones, but “splashes” of the chain’s traditional colors will remain.
Some restaurants will have two drive-through order boxes, which should speed up wait times. And McDonald’s also will change the layout of its kitchens and add new equipment to help staffers get custom orders correct and to facilitate new menu additions, such as the expanding coffee business. The Associated Press
