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McDonald's opens two-story 'innovation' restaurant in Toronto

November 26, 2013

McDonald's Canada is opening the doors of a new two-story, 9,000-square-foot restaurant in Downtown Toronto. The company's largest restaurant in Ontario is located near the corner of Yonge and Elm Streets and showcases McDonald's Canada's recent restaurant design features.

"The last few years have been an incredibly exciting time for McDonald's Canada as we've transformed our brand to meet the evolving needs of our guests," said Sharon Ramalho, vice president - Ontario Region. "We're opening a restaurant that not only supports our expanded menu offerings, but is also uniquely designed to enhance our efficiency and quality of service."

According to the company, the restaurant is designed with dedicated spaces to cater to a variety of customer needs. A special seating area for on-the-go guests is designed for speed and efficiency and complemented by innovations in ordering and kitchen procedures, a news release said. For those who want to linger, a dine-in seating area with a fireplace and street views is available.

A dedicated McCafé counter and seating area allows customers to bypass the main counter to order a coffee or snack. The area features the latest McCafé equipment and menu offerings, such as savory pastries, desserts and other bakery items, and will serve as a testing ground for the latest McDonald's McCafé menu innovations.

The restaurant includes unlimited free WiFi and 24-hour service to cater to the college demographic, as several campuses are located nearby.

"It's amazing to have so much space to work with in a downtown location," said Lindsay Bridge, franchisee for the new restaurant. "It allows us to provide the ultimate experience for our guests and a gathering place for the community to work, play or relax."

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