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09-26-2016, 05:53 PM | #1 |
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Alton Bay McDonald's
Anybody know what is going on? I went in for premium, delicious, low cost McDonald's meal on the way home from work, and its closed up!
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09-26-2016, 06:28 PM | #2 |
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Depending upon what news you read McDonalds is closing 500 to 900 under performing stores in 2016. I do not know if the Alton store is one of those but given the sparse population in the area it would not be a surprise.
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09-26-2016, 07:52 PM | #3 |
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Rebuild
I heard from a few of their employees that McD was doing a rebuild expected to take 3 months.
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09-26-2016, 08:01 PM | #4 |
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It is a rebuild with expanded drive thru capabilities although where they will put it is a question as that parcel is not very large.
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09-26-2016, 08:14 PM | #5 |
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I hope they can get better signage and improved ingress and egress.
Those unfamiliar with the site might miss it and not be willing to go through the gyrations to go find the entrance. A rebuild is a huge investment that requires a significant increase in sales to break even. |
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09-27-2016, 06:23 AM | #6 |
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Rebuild
They seem to be rebuilding many locations to a similar style to the one in Laconia with the double drive thru
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09-27-2016, 01:23 PM | #7 |
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Their idea of increased drive-thru is going to two order microphones THEN shoveling everyone into one line for the payment and pick-up windows.
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09-27-2016, 04:59 PM | #8 |
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Good to hear, hopefully service improves, I have waited upwards of 25-30mins going inside..
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09-27-2016, 05:37 PM | #9 |
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Alton Bay McDonald's
Help me out, please, I only know of the McDonald's at the Alton Traffic Circle. Is there one somewhere in Alton Bay, too?
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09-27-2016, 07:00 PM | #10 |
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With their current production system the side by side drive-thru helps speed service. The sooner the kitchen knows what items are ordered, the sooner they can go about preparing them. The merging of lines can make it seem like a hassle but it is better than waiting behind a single order point with the kitchen unaware of you order.
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09-27-2016, 07:01 PM | #11 |
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Yup - that's the one...
That's the one...tough traffic pattern and maybe at the mercy of seasonal traffic up to the lake.
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09-27-2016, 07:37 PM | #12 |
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09-28-2016, 09:05 AM | #14 |
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Haven't been to MCD
since the trans fat and green slime days. Oh and I will never forget breakfast is done at 10 AM sharp!
Have not seen much change in the menu and not much is available for those on a diet. Went to BK once. I was able to get a veggie burger and sweet potato fries. Seems like a lot of money for a few bites. Saw on the news that they are using electronic ordering in the $15 an hour minimum wage areas.
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All McDonalds now serve breakfast all day long. No longer the 10 am cutoff. The only problem with serving breakfast all day is that it could cause an egg shortage thruout the country. I haven't seen it yet but have heard that it is a concern. Go figure! . |
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09-29-2016, 06:38 PM | #16 |
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09-29-2016, 07:46 PM | #17 |
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It would be a blessing if they closed that one for good, unfortunately I'm sure that won't happen!
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09-30-2016, 01:33 PM | #18 |
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This was from someone "in the know" re: McDonald's...from the Alton Comm. Forum on FB
https://www.facebook.com/groups/altonNH/
"ATTN: People concerned about McDonald's. Some of you are still asking and haven't heard the whole situation, or just don't understand it. We are closed for renovations. The demo crew is already there preparing to tear the old building down. McDonald's no longer has control over the timeline of this store. It's all in the hands of the construction crew. We're expected to reopen the day after Christmas, however, the may not happen and there could be a chance that our reopen date will be pushed into the new year. So again, MCDONALD'S IS CLOSED FOR THE NEXT 3 MONTHS FOR RENOVATIONS. Just in case you still haven't heard about it. *Updated note: No, we are not getting a playplace...we don't make enough in Happy Meal sales to qualify for one.*" |
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construction
We went to the Rusty Moose and noticed it was closed. I am sorry to hear it is only for renovations. I have been to a fair number of McDonalds in my long life and this one ranks near the bottom. The service was remarkably slow even if we were the only ones in the place.
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10-11-2016, 07:43 AM | #20 |
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Why is it that some posters, who are dissatisfied with the service at this McDonald's location, are not happy to just avoid going there but must also hope for permanent closure?
There are businesses that I do not frequent due to bad experiences but somehow I can live and let live. |
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12-31-2016, 04:55 PM | #22 |
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Opened this week
Now open as anticipated
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12-31-2016, 04:57 PM | #23 |
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And the reviews
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12-31-2016, 06:31 PM | #24 |
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I noticed they now have 2 drive up ordering stations, just curious... they could never seem to get my order right or in a speedy fashion (fast food) with 1 ordering system how do they plan on getting it correct with 2??
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12-31-2016, 07:55 PM | #25 |
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I think all the new ones will have 2. The new one in Hooksett also has 2.
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