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Auckland’s well-known Queen Street McDonald’s is closing its doors after almost 45 years of service.
Iconic McDonald’s Store on Queen St. Source: 1 NEWS
However, fans of the golden arches need not worry, as it is opening a new location just two doors away.
The large Queen Street location was the franchise’s second store to open in New Zealand in July 1977.
The new McDonald’s store on Queen St opens a few doors down. Source: 1 NEWS
The first store opened in Porirua in June 1976.
New Zealand’s first McDonald’s opens in Porirua, June 1976. Source: McDonald’s
A McDonald’s spokesperson told 1 NEWS the reason behind the restaurant’s move, 43 years after it opened.
“We are relocating our Queen Street restaurant a few doors down. As part of our normal restaurant upgrade cycle, we have been looking for options with the existing restaurant.
“There are some limitations that mean that a relocation is the best option to provide customers with a modern dining experience. The new restaurant will open in about a week.”
McDonald’s new location on Queen St. Source: 1 NEWS
The original McDonald’s at 260 Queen Street has changed over the years and used to house a large upstairs playground, once full of kids running around after consuming Happy Meals.
McDonald’s says it is “evaluating options with the existing site.”
