McDonald's on Cumberland Avenue has just issued a press release with the following information.
FOR MORE INFORMATION:
Joe Burger, 865-851-2633
Cissy Smith, The Tombras Group
865-470-2934
McDONALD’S® FIRST RESTAURANT TO REMODEL AS PART OF THE
CUMBERLAND AVENUE CORRIDOR PROJECT
Knoxville, TN – The newly-rebuilt McDonald’s on Cumberland Avenue opens this Tuesday at Midnight, and it is the first local business on the UT Strip to be remodeled based on the City of Knoxville’s Corridor Project. The purpose of the Corridor Project is to create a more attractive, economically successful, vibrant and safe Cumberland Avenue. "The city of Knoxville is very excited about the improvements to the McDonald's location and the willingness of the owners to have their renovations support the goals and purposes of the Cumberland Avenue Corridor Project", says Anne Wallace, Cumberland Avenue Project Manager for the City of Knoxville.
In addition, the new restaurant reflects McDonald’s decision to transform to a more upscale dining experience – complete with modern and stylish décor, comfortable seating and an exterior that encourages you to come in and stay awhile. The restaurant operates a 24-hour drive-thru, with both 24-hour lobby and drive-thru service on the weekends.
“We are so proud of this restaurant,” said local owner/operator Joe Burger, “and we hope our customers, especially the students, will really enjoy this place, inside and out. This restaurant is part of the UT atmosphere – so you’ll see lots of orange inside, including the orange and white checkerboard tile over the beverage center. Students can enjoy free WI-FI and the convenience of electrical outlets throughout the seating options. Or, the new patio outside which is a new addition to the restaurant.”
The entire Burger family (yes, that’s Burger) is involved in the business. Joe & his sons, Jason and Joe Burger III, are all owner/operators, with five McDonald’s restaurants in the Knoxville area (Western Ave., Farragut, Windsor Square, Lenoir City and Cumberland Ave.). The Burgers relocated to East Tennessee in 2007 from Pawley’s Island, South Carolina where they owned and operated two McDonald’s restaurants.
The restaurant will open at Midnight on Tuesday – and the first 100 students (with valid UT ID) will receive a Free Extra Value Meal each week for a year. “We know students look for great food and great value,” said Mr. Burger. “We provide that with a menu that offers lots of food and beverage choices, and our everyday value on the Dollar Menu for both lunch/dinner and breakfast. And our McCafe® line includes a broad line of espresso-based coffees and sweet treats – Lattes, Cappuccinos, Mochas, Frappes, and Smoothies.”
The Burgers are members of the Smoky Mountain Owner/Operators’ Association – a local co-op consisting of eleven franchisee organizations with 75 restaurants located across East Tennessee and Southeast Kentucky. McDonald's USA, LLC, is the leading foodservice provider in the United States serving a variety of wholesome foods made from quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. More than 80 percent of McDonald's 14,000 U.S. restaurants are independently owned and operated by local franchisees. For more information on McDonald's visit www.mcdonalds.com or log on at any of the 10,000 Wi-Fi enabled McDonald's U.S. restaurants.
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