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http://www.newspressnow.com/news/business/article_2df37c84-24fc-5094-ae65-5e157019a0d6.html

Local franchise owners unveiled plans for their McDonald’s of the future on Tuesday.

The new, 6,500-square-foot restaurant is expected to open in July. It may be one of the largest in a four-state area, according to owner Chris Habiger.

Habiger and his wife, Karri Habiger, own six locations in St. Joseph and the McDonald’s in Mound City, Missouri.

The restaurant at 3504 N. Belt Highway was closed and demolished about three weeks ago. Crews continue to work on the site in ground preparation for the new building. According to a building permit, construction and parking lot costs are an estimated $1.59 million.

The plan is to focus on casual dining and quick service by incorporating earthy tones with couches and arm chairs to larger-than-life kiosks to take customized orders.

The kiosks will not replace actual employees. Habiger said that the company, Habiger West, plans to hired 85 new employees in the next several months.

However, Habiger said the kiosks will enhance customer service by allowing customers to personalize their burger or chicken sandwich orders. With this option comes McDonald’s newest feature: all-you-can-eat french fries.

“There really are hundreds of different choices to build the burger of your dreams,” he said. “Once you’ve placed your order, you can find your seat because we’ll bring it out to you.”

The dessert menus will have a similar customizable option.

 

[maxcriden]

Interesting. Did McDonald's corporate have any input into this, though?

 

[DMczaf]

However, Habiger said the kiosks will enhance customer service by allowing customers to personalize their burger or chicken sandwich orders. With this option comes McDonald’s newest feature: all-you-can-eat french fries.

 

[BronsonLee]

GET OUTTA MY WAY

 

[hosannainexcelsis]

McDonald's has been trying to make their brand more upscale for years now. I doubt they'll ever succeed.

 

[Chanser]

 

[manzoman96]

 

[G-Bus]

All you can eat fries eh.

 

[TemplaerDude]

I swear they must sprinkle cocaine on those fries to get people to like them. They're bloody abhorrent.

 

[smurfx]

i still remember eating at a mcdonalds that had an all you can eat breakfast buffet when i was a kid. never came across another one like it.

 

[.la1n]

I haven't had McDonald's food in ages but their fries were always top tier. Good move McD, good move.

 

[uncredited male]

All you can eat?

I don't even need to leave McDonald's to feel shame now. Awesome.

 

[PfantzyPantz]

I'd never leave

 

[Ambient80]

Indeed.

 

[Dishwalla]

Damn, I'd go there and just eat a fuckton of fries, don't give a shit about the rest of their food.

 

[Vincent Alexander]

This sounds amazing. Next up: all you can eat McNuggets.

 

[Sulik2]

Someone please do this with Bojangles or Arby's curly fries please.

 

[The Argus]

I swear they must sprinkle cocaine on those fries to get people to like them. They're bloody abhorrent.

Abhorrent? Get off you're high horse, they're cheap fries that you can get almost anywhere. Hell, they're better than the $15 dollar fries I got last night at STK.

 

[bigboss370]

sold.

 

[Effnine]

I swear they must sprinkle cocaine on those fries to get people to like them. They're bloody abhorrent.

I haven't been to McDonald's in years, but when I did sometimes go, they were always hit or miss. More often than not they'd be those gross soggy brown limp dick fries. But sometimes, every once in a while, you'd get the perfect ones and yeah, they were pretty damn good.

Too much of a gamble for my tastes, though ...

 

[valkillmore]

All you can eat fries gonna be a problem for them

 

[Sectorseven]

I was hoping for a cyborg Ronald McDonald.

 

[Brinbe]

AYCE Fries!? Laawwwd....

 

[uncredited male]

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[Dead Prince]

can they even afford that though

 

[RecRoulette]

Forget the food, this was the part that stood out to me.

There will be interactive light board tables, tabletop video games with different gaming options, and digital play.

 

[XiaNaphryz]

This sounds amazing. Next up: all you can eat McNuggets.

 

[SynthFetish]

Trying out the Red Robin tactic I see, who knows might pay off for them.

 

[Bacon]

This sounds amazing. Next up: all you can eat McNuggets.

real talk do people actually like mcnuggets? I'd rather eat the nuggets from just about any other fast food joint than those things.

 

[Askherserenity]

I can't see AYCE fries working. Those fries are way too fucking good.

 

[BreezyLimbo]

having had mcdonalds not 5 minutes ago(In fact I'm currently eating it)

no

please no

not even the fries

uuggghh

 

[HanzSnubSnub]

They are underestimating how many fries will be consumed after this change occurs.

 

[jwk94]

Forget the food, this was the part that stood out to me.

And the controls will be covered in grease and dirty hands.

 

[SynthFetish]

They are underestimating how many fries will be consumed after this change occurs.

I'm sure the price will go up, it's not like you're going to pay $2 for all you can eat fries.

 

[TemplaerDude]

Abhorrent? Get off you're high horse, they're cheap fries that you can get almost anywhere. Hell, they're better than the $15 dollar fries I got last night at STK.

I stand by my statement 100%. They're disgusting salt sticks.

 

[smurfx]

most nuggets i can eat is 15 and then i lose my taste for them. too much salt?

 

[Ether_Snake]

Great way to feed the homeless for cheaper.

 

[GoldenEye 007]

I stand by my statement 100%. They're disgusting salt sticks.

Nah, they're damn good. Nobody is saying they're the best ever, but they are up there when prepared properly. Crispy, salty, hot... hnnnngh. You know you got a good batch when you don't even need ketchup or other sauces.

 

[fester]

There really are hundreds of different choices to build the burger of your dreams,” he said. “Once you’ve placed your order, you can find your seat because we’ll bring it out to you.”

Having a hard time seeing how this will fit into a global franchise business model built on an empire of standardization.

 

[TheSecondSpitter]

Great way to feed the homeless for cheaper.

Great way to eliminate the homeless quicker.

 

[mdphilli]

My history is a bit shaky...But I'm pretty sure they tried this a long time ago and it led to the potato famine.

 

[RandomExpletive]

Nah, they're damn good. Nobody is saying they're the best ever, but they are up there when prepared properly. Crispy, salty, hot... hnnnngh. You know you got a good batch when you don't even need ketchup or other sauces.

Same with nuggets, if the oil is fresh (changed the day of or day before), you're gonna get some good-ass fries

 

[FrsDvl]

All you can eat McDonalds fries is great. There are days where i want nothing but McDonalds fries.

 

[Grym]

I stand by my statement 100%. They're disgusting salt sticks.

truth

 

[Transistor]

I'm just waiting for the day I can go up to a kiosk and get my BIG ASS FRIES

 

[SwiftDeath]

The new, 6,500-square-foot restaurant is expected to open in July. It may be one of the largest in a four-state area, according to owner Chris Habiger.

How unsure do you have to be about something to say "it may be one of the largest"?

"one of" is an entirely subjective statement, how can you feel so little confidence that you have to clarify it with a may?

Are Mcdonald franchise's square footage measurements like an industry trade secret or something?

 

[mr jones]

McDonalds is THE buyer of potatoes in the US. They control potato production and distribution.

I can't imagine how much more output would be needed to sustain a shift in McDonalds' change over to all you can eat fries.

Might work locally in Missouri, though.

 

[VariantX]

And with that store's opening, a great potato famine will occur with no visible end in sight.

 

[Wag]

 

[Shpeshal Nick]

Australia already does the make your own burger thing. It's awesome.