Ensenada, Mexico

The McChronicles enjoyed a week on the Pacific coast in Ensenada, Mexico. While there we encountered a McDonald's with a special feature. This store has a street-side counter that sells ice cream.

In this party town this is an awesome feature. With people walking up and down the main street, stopping by the McDonald's window is just what the doctor ordered - especially on a sultry summer's day ... or night.

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Rosemont, Illinois McDonald's: Always A Delight

Quoting The McChronicles: Rosemont Rocks!

We said that a while back, after our first visit to this awesome McDonald's. This store has some magic - and every McDonald's should tune in and try to grab some for themselves. Here's the deal:

Walking into the store, it seems like any other - nothing special. Then, you notice the cleanliness - this place is really tidy. Second, you spot the crew - bright, white shirts ... ties ... clean hair ... smiles ... very professional looking. They look you in the eye, they speak politely. They seem happy. Mind you, this is all going on at 9:30 PM on a Tuesday night.

You sit at your table enjoying your meal, and you see that the crew works very well together. They respect each other, they say "please" and "thank you" to each other. They smile and joke. And they work! One young man was taking drive-thru orders on his headset, typing in the orders, AND cleaning the counter. He also delivered the order.

The condiment area (always a McChronicles concern) is super tidy (just like the last visit).

The McChronicles chatted with a young crew member who shared that this store is run by a man named Denny Stabile. We were told that the management inspires the crew to relax and be themselves. Denny obviously shows a lot of respect and appreciation to his team - because that's what shows through to the customer. This young man also shared that he counts all the crew as friends - he makes a point to chat with coworkers on the way into his shift, as well as on the way home when new crew are coming in. Kudos to Denny for teaching this team these great skills, and for enabling them to share them with the customers.

The McChronicles would like to say a huge THANKS to the owners, managers, and crew of the Rosemont McDonald's. They set the bar very high - and show us how a McDonald's experience should play out.

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Chicago O'Hare Airport McDonald's: Terminal H

The McChronicles usually flies UNITED through Chicago. This time it was decided to take American Airlines - the result was a visit to TERMINAL "H" and a new McDonald's experience.

This McDonald's is in a delightful food court - very bright and well decorated. There are plenty of places to eat and it is quite clean.

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RIP Herb Peterson

Who hasn't enjoyed an Egg McMuffin?

Well, sadly, the inventor of that delightful creation has passed. Herb Peterson introduced breakfast to the fast food industry - and was well-known as a person who truly loved McDonald's.


According to an article in the International Herald Tribune:

The Egg McMuffin made its debut at a restaurant in Santa Barbara that Peterson
co-owned with his son, David Peterson.

Rest in pease, Herb.


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Branding The Beach

Look at the top image. Wow! What a crowded beach. It is reported to be Haeundae Beach in Busan, South Korea. Note the red umbrellas. Notice anything special?

Now take a peek at the bottom two images. Wow!

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Feng Shui? Of Course!

"The makeover is part of the attempt by Oak Brook, Ill.-based McDonald's Corp. in recent years to remodel hundreds of its restaurants to attract more patrons with unique decor and amenities that might entice them stay awhile."

The "makeover"? Yes, the makeover to a more feng shui-pleasing environment in some McDonald's.

Here's another telling quote from examiner.com:

"It's successful as a design. It's got a very clean, open, airy appearance," said Elaine Bjorklund, a professor emerita of cultural geography at the University of Western Ontario in Canada, who was in town visiting a friend.

"I'm not a McDonald's habituee," she added as she snapped pictures of the dining area. "It would be interesting to see if this trend will spread."

A customer was moved to take pictures of the dining room! Awesome! The McChronicles sure would like to dine in THAT store.

Does anyone have pictures of the Hacienda Heights, California McDonald's to share?

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Las Vegas McDonald's Disappoint

The McChronicles recently reported on a non-impressive McDonald's.

We returned to check out a few more McDonald's and were equally disappointed. It seems that there is not ONE Vegas-themed McDonald's in the city.

But, there is promise. There is one McDonald's on the strip that promises both a NEW SIGN as well as a NEW STORE!

The McChronicles hopes that the new store reflects the glitz and glamor of Las Vegas.

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