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McDonald’s is back in Lebanon after 3-month absence

Apryl Pilolli/Staff photographer

John Kirby, 12, plays the toy piano in the playground area of the new McDonald's in Lebanon. After three months of construction, the store opened for regular business at 6 a.m. Tuesday. The new McDonalds has a flat screen television and offers Wi-Fi service for its customers and a new drive through feature.

Apryl Pilolli/Staff photographer John Kirby, 12, plays the toy piano in the playground area of the new McDonald's in Lebanon. After three months of construction, the store opened for regular business at 6 a.m. Tuesday. The new McDonalds has a flat screen television and offers Wi-Fi service for its customers and a new drive through feature.

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Staff Report 10:45 AM Thursday, November 5, 2009

After three months of construction, the Lebanon McDonald’s reopened for regular business at 6 a.m. Oct. 27.

The new restaurant, located at 650 E. Main St. in Lebanon, featured a new design and more convenient services, according to its owner and operator, Ed Wernet.

“We’ve had a lot of fun putting together this new store that will allow us to connect with our customers through a new look and enhanced services that relate to current trends,” said Wernet. “We couldn’t be more excited to re-open our doors, and we hope Lebanon residents enjoy the new restaurant.”

The previous restaurant closed July 19 and was demolished to address the need for a new building, drive through and parking configurations.

The 5,200-square-foot building has a contemporary, new shape based on one of McDonald’s newest restaurant design themes, called the “Arcade” design, a traditional architectural element that defines the front of the restaurant and its main entry.

A new earth-tone color scheme is featured throughout the restaurant’s interior, plus roomier and more comfortable seating available in a variety of configurations. The restaurant will seat approximately 105 customers in a variety of “zones” ranging from quick bar type high seating to unique bench seating.

To enhance the customer experience further, a flat-screen TV and Wi-Fi service will be available for customer convenience.

A new, remodeled play area for children with the newest playground technology, including pieces that play music such as a keyboard wall, is another addition to the restaurant.

The restaurant’s new drive through is placed toward the rear of property and will feature a double drive-thru to facilitate a faster, easier ordering and pick-up experience. Customers may choose any lane, any time.