McDonald's announced today that the company and its franchisees are investing about $168 million in Tennessee in 2018 and 2019 for construction and modernization of 240 McDonald's restaurants, including offering digital self-order kiosks.
Aimed at transforming the customer experience inside and outside the restaurants, McDonald's and franchisees are investing $6 billion to modernize most U.S. restaurants by 2020, including most in Tennessee.
Among the investments are 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, according to the company.
Also, the transformed restaurants will feature modernized dining rooms with globally and locally inspired décor, new furniture and refreshed exterior designs, and remodeled counters to allow for new table service offering guests the opportunity to relax while their food is being made, the company said.
In addition, there will be 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, and expanded McCafé counters and larger display cases, according to the company.