McDonald’s to invest $14 million in Delaware

McDonald's announced Aug. 14 that the company and its franchisees are investing approximately $14 million in Delaware throughout 2018 and 2019 on the construction and modernization of 20 McDonald's restaurants, transforming the customer experience inside and outside the restaurants. In total, McDonald's and franchisees are investing $6 billion to modernize most U.S. restaurants by 2020, including most restaurants in Delaware.

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 meals 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 pickup through mobile order and pay.
Expanded McCafé counters and larger display cases.

"We're excited to share this new dining experience with our guests at McDonald's restaurants throughout the state of Delaware," said Charles T. Ehlers, a Delaware McDonald's owner/operator. "We are also pleased that our modernization efforts support local architecture, engineering and construction jobs throughout the First State."

In addition to the investments to modernize the restaurant experience, McDonald's has also introduced McDelivery with Uber Eats at more than 5,000 U.S. restaurants.