The local economy is set to receive a boost with the announcement of 100 new jobs which will be created at a new McDonald’s restaurant at The Outlet in Banbridge.

The restaurant which will operate 24/7, will feature a new dual lane drive thru, table service and a host of digital innovations such as touch screen ordering, delivering an even quicker service for customers. The restaurant, located along the busy A1 brings McDonald’s portfolio in Northern Ireland to 28 restaurants.

Speaking about the investment, franchisee John McCollum said, “As a local businessman I’m keen to ensure steady investment and I am pleased to be able to provide 100 new full and part time positions for the local area. The restaurant will operate 24 hours a day, seven days a week,  and will provide our customers with the perfect place to enjoy a quality meal and friendly service.

“The Outlet in Banbridge is an exciting customer offering and we are delighted to be part of this, opening on 19 October and immersing ourselves in the local community.  McDonald’s is committed to growing its business in Northern Ireland and this major investment has created significant direct and indirect employment including a boost to the manufacturing, construction and service sectors. October.”

Digital innovation is at the heart of the new restaurant which features a host of customer facing technology. This includes touch screen kiosks which allows customers to browse the menu, order their food and pay by card or contactless.  Additionally, free to use tablets have been installed at a number of tables for customers who want to check their newsfeed and emails or play their latest games. New technology also extends through to the kitchen adapting how the food is prepared and served so that products are made specially to order using freshly prepared ingredients.

Chris Nelmes, Centre Manager at The OUTLET commented; ‘Our visitors choose The OUTLET not only to shop but to eat out and have fun with their families – we’re here to ensure that each time they visit, they have an enjoyable experience. The arrival of McDonald’s to The OUTLET is the first stage of ambitious plans to re–invigorate the leisure, food and beverage and retail offering and comes just weeks after our brand new cinema opened its doors. As we move forward, we will continue putting customer experience at the heart of everything we do.”

McDonald’s opened its first restaurant in Belfast in 1991 and Northern Ireland now has 28 restaurants employing over 2,200 people locally.

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