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Just read in a magazine that McDonalds has been ousted as being the largest restaurant chain in the USA. The new title holder is Subway Restaurants, now has 146 more outlets than McD's in America.
Just another piece of after-dinner useful/less information!!! <img src=icon_smile_big.gif border=0 align=middle>
Steve and Sandra
If you're from UK and go to a US McDonalds, you may find they have a rather 'strange' system.
Instead of getting in a queue and paying and being served with your food by the same person, US McDonalds often have a separate paying and food collection queue. So, you queue to choose your food, pay for it there and then go to another location to collect your food.
Well, it's something different and all adds to the fun of being on holiday!
Blott
carole7007
02-04-2002, 15:40
Some of the Disney parks and Disney water parks operate this system also.
Carole & Keith
Don't get too excited about the Subway claim. They are a relatively low investment franchise, and don't do nearly the turnover of a McDonalds.
On the subject of McDonalds, beware of the one near Orange Lakes. If there are any specials on, they don't try and charge you full price, ie the 2 big macs or 2 ¼pounders for $2 they have been running. Is it let's try and rip the tourists off time?
The one near us (near the Splendid China dragons) always give us the offers without us having to specify it.
Fiona
I always find it strange that you help yourselves to the fizzy drinks, they give you empty cups at the counter!
Ruth
steph_goodrum
03-04-2002, 13:06
Ruth
Doesn't it bug you that they don't do that in McDonalds over here? We get ripped off for everything, some of the McD's we went in in Florida also had all you can eat salad bar toppings.
We're in mourning for our local Subway, (Chatham) it closed down a couple of weeks ago, this was where we used to go and get our US fix when we were getting a bit (2nd) homesick. Meatball subs were great and the best jacket potatoes in town,
Babblin Boo
Edited by - steph_goodrum on 03/04/2002 08:09:47
imported_n/a
15-09-2002, 00:05
Ronalds Fun House - Downtown Disney, 8am-3pm!
Macs call it a "showcase restaurant" and there is no sign of their usual playareas but a lot to offer.
The kitchen and cash register areas boast huge video screens that play commercials and tout new food offerings. The dining area is broken into different rooms, each dedicated to a favorite McDonaldland character. Ronald's Dining Room features a 20-foot serpentine table. A huge French Fry organ plays cute tunes in Birdie's Music Room, and Grimace's Game Room allows guests to sample arcade diversions while eating.
Sounds worth a visit.
florida4sun
23-09-2002, 01:38
My brother has just put in nearly 200,000 pounds opening one up in Scotland. When you look at the size of a unit comapred to Mcdonalds, it definately not a low investment franchise.
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Don't get too excited about the Subway claim. They are a relatively low investment franchise, and don't do nearly the turnover of a McDonalds.
Martin
Another Day in Paradise!
imported_n/a
23-09-2002, 02:15
Well Martin, keep in with him, a friend of mine went into a franchise around 5 years ago, just bought a Ferrari to add to the Lotus and Bentley! I think there is something wrong with me as I can't stand the food! Thankfully my 8yr old has now the same opinion but they are still a great place for youngsters to eat and have a play around.
Well, the food's completely different from McDonald's anyway and I seem to remember having a great salad in Subway, which makes a great change from fries with everything!
Blott
Hi, we went to 3 different McDonalds in Kissimmee/Orlando last December and apart from the big one on Sandlake Road the quality of the food was terible, the kids had McNuggets and 5 out of 6 were a disgusting grey/brown coloured processed chicken mix :o(
On the other hand KFC opposite Wet'n'Wild was outstanding, freshly cooked crispy chicken (not running with grease like here) and mash, gravy, peas & biscuits, kids can't wait to go back :o)
bellaepovera
13-10-2002, 23:04
When they do have these specials 2 for $2 advertised it they usually say Where avalable. Meaning not all Mcdonalds have these specials. If advertised on the outside then they have to respect this offer.
We have a friend who tells us (after being there) that Kissimmee hosts the largest McDonalds in the world. Any McDonalds buffs out there? Searching the web shows that Oklahoma takes the prize. But I've also see Singapore mentioned. Nothing on the McDonalds web site.
Come forward anoraks and let yourselves be known.
tinkerbell
24-10-2002, 18:51
I THINK....(!!!) that the largest one they are referring to in Florida is the Mickey D's McDonalds near to the old entrance of Universal Studios, although I'm not very good at remembering the road name!
I know it is the largest McDonalds play area in the world, maybe not THE largest McDonalds though?! I'm not as much of a boffin on the topic as I sound I just remember going there when I was young!!
steph_goodrum
24-10-2002, 20:51
Mickey D's is on International drive on one of the corners.
Our local Subway closed down a little while ago much to our disappointment, the jacket potatoes were always terrific and we both miss the meatball subs. Oh well just have to use my collector stamps for the free subs in Orlando then.
Hi, it's on Sandlake Road and to be honest it's not that big, there's a games room in it and a rather tired looking alligator in a tank but it's a bit of a dump otherwise :(. And the food was terrible [xx(], see my earlier post.