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After three decades without updates, McDonald's is executing a comprehensive redesign of 30,000 locations at an unprecedented scale. The iconic red roof will be transformed to a modern "iPod look" while retaining the essence of Ronald McDonald and the golden arches. The new design will feature a palette with terra cotta hues and more organic materials like brick and wood. The redesign includes three zones: the "linger" space with a cozy atmosphere, the efficient "grab and go" area, and a "flexible" zone for families. Franchisees face significant costs, stirring mixed reactions.
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30,000 worldwide restaurants being completely redesigned at “unprecedented scale” • After 30 years without any renovation, McDonalds plans makeover • Want to create an “ ipod look
Good bye to the red roof • Ronald McDonald and golden arches will stay • Red and yellow colors stay, but changing red to “terra cotta” and adding colors
Less plastic, more brick and wood • Design firm Lippincott Mercer in charge of redesign, a company with successful experience with companies like Nissan in 2002 improving sales immensely • 3 zones within restaurants: “linger”, “grab and go”, “flexible”
“linger” zone Starbucks like atmosphere with sofas and wifi • “grab and go” zone with tall counters with bar stools for customers eating alone • “flexible” zone for families
estimated by franchise consultant 300-400 thousand dollars to redesign • franchisees have to pay for renovations themselves • “many franchisees are dead set against this change, especially because they already spent millions remodeling their restaurants in the past 4 years.” Richard Adams, current franchise owner consultant