About the Project

For any McDonald's franchisee, uptime is crucial. Therefore, the demolition and remodel of this location required a quick turnaround to minimize loss of business. This project involved several complex components to navigate before a new building was delivered:

• The space needed an overhaul of mechanical, electrical, and plumbing (MEP) utility capacities to align with brand and safety standards.
• A very unique feature had to be removed– a 15 ton vintage train car initially served as a boost for foot traffic and ultimately needed to be relocated to a new home. As one might've guessed, the market for 15 ton vacant trains isn't exactly a liquid market.
• A new store format had to match McDonald's in-store expectations with a larger drive through to accomodate a higher volume of orders

‍Actions Taken:

To accommodate the fast pace and unique requirements of this project, several steps were taken:

• Setting up site for the development of the new building. The foundations, site and storm drainage, and masonry created the right base‍
• A double lane drive-through was built to accomodate a higher volume of customer traffic and throughput.
• The equipment and MEP were upgraded: All electrical, water service, and fire protection services met the current fire code ratings. Working with McDonald's corporate allowed for smooth sequencing for restaurant equipment installation.

Results:

The McDonald's Franchisor was pleased with the results:

• Uptime for the store was maximized with the project completed 2 weeks ahead of schedule. Total turnaround time was 5 and 1/2 months.
• A newly revamped 3,500 square foot McDonald's was successfully delivered with the right features to continue serving loyal customers
• The 15 ton train car found a home at a local museum which reduced costs of disposal with creative problem solving

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