WHITE CENTER McDONALD’S: Teardown to be followed by ‘cutting-edge’ rebuild
Thanks to the readers who tipped us that the White Center/North Burien McDonald’s is being torn down. Their tips came with the question: What will replace the 38-year-old building? Answer: A new McDonald’s. This was just confirmed by Derek Morrison, a regional media contact for the fast-food giant, who replied to our inquiry:
To clarify, this restaurant is NOT closing, it is undergoing a complete rebuild. This rebuild is going to reflect the McDonald’s of the future, with a cutting edge and elevated experience in both the drive-through and inside the restaurant.
Also, after going by the site earlier today and seeing the banner identifying the contractor as Ziva Enterprises, we found “before” photos on that company’s Facebook page along with a comment that they’re hoping to be done by Christmas.
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September 12th, 2017 at 3:37 pm
Cutting edge and elevated experience hahaha
That sounds super spiritual. Are we still talking French fries?
September 12th, 2017 at 3:51 pm
Given that we are in a time when people are even ordering McDonald’s food for delivery … I think everything’s on the table, so to speak.
(Disclosure, McDonald’s was my first job, at age 16, many years and miles away.)
I’ve seen images of some McD’s with ordering kiosks inside instead of human counter personnel …
September 12th, 2017 at 4:13 pm
In Europe, a lot of McDonald’s have kiosk pre-ordering. I wonder if that’s what they mean by “cutting edge”.
September 12th, 2017 at 5:00 pm
This is the McDonald’s closest to our house, I’m glad it is being replaced. When we were in London, England earlier this summer the McDonald’s inside Victoria Station was almost all automated with just Kiosks to order. There was a counterperson to give you your order. This is what $15.00 an hour is going to bring to more places!
September 12th, 2017 at 11:53 pm
Well, if you’re referring to Seattle’s $15/hour minimum wage (eventually – not there yet), this isn’t within the city limits. Does Burien have a $15/min?
September 12th, 2017 at 5:17 pm
When I shared this news with my 3rd grader she said the only thing that would make McDonald’s cutting edge is healthy food.
September 12th, 2017 at 5:48 pm
I was at the Grand Opening of this McDonald’s 38 years ago!
September 12th, 2017 at 8:36 pm
McDonald’s spokesman Derek Morrison also went on to say, “While we are updating the sight with a better representation of the future and cutting edge amenities, we want to be clear with our customers: We still plan to continue killing our customers slowly with the same unhealthy food that McDonald’s has be committed to serving over the decades.”
September 13th, 2017 at 8:23 am
Is this blog able to list an address? That would help readers to know where this is.
September 13th, 2017 at 9:52 am
https://goo.gl/maps/UPwXtinxdPM2
September 13th, 2017 at 10:29 am
What Chris said.
September 22nd, 2017 at 2:27 pm
Anyone know what’s going on with the property on 16th & 112th?