Photos: McDonald’s major revamp unveils futuristic look with latest tech in Derby

Big changes include removal of the front counter and separate facilities for dine-in customers and couriers

Fast food giant McDonald’s at Markeaton Park has reopened after a ‘Convenience of the Future’ redesign.

McDonald’s Derby Markeaton Park is owned and operated by local franchisee Tim Dobbs, who says the revamp promises to deliver a better customer experience for all.

With consumers increasingly looking for greater speed, efficiency and choice when ordering their food, McDonald’s ambitious ‘Convenience of the Future’ restaurant revamp programme will combine a new restaurant layout with the latest technology to create a more seamless and enjoyable experience for customers.

Improvements have been made for restaurant crew with a redesign of the crew room which will create a more relaxing and comfortable space for them to take breaks.

Mr Dobbs owns and operates seven McDonald’s restaurants in Derbyshire.

He said: “I’m proud to reinvest in our Markeaton Park restaurant and I’m excited for our brilliant crew and customers to see the new look of the restaurant!

“The dining area is more contemporary.

“We now have separate facilities for our dine-in customers and our couriers leading to a better experience for everyone.

“It’s exciting to see the fresh new look and feel of our Markeaton Park restaurant and I’m confident the changes will not only benefit our customers but also our restaurant team.”

While the traditional walk-in and Drive-Thru remain core to how customers order, the redesign of McDonald’s kitchen and dining areas as part of ‘Convenience of the Future’ will aim to better integrate digital sales channels, the McDonald’s App and make smarter use of internal space to enhance the dine-in experience.

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