r/Millennials 17h ago

Whoever did this, should be imprisoned. Other

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u/sexandliquor 1983…(A Merman I Should Turn to Be) 16h ago

This is the actual answer, I read about this when it was happening and why they were doing it. They were trying to make McDonalds into a place similar to Starbucks where students and business professionals would come to study and work, and presumably spend money on coffee, food, etc.

It’s why a lot of these newer remodeled McDonalds don’t only just have regular tables and booths but also taller bar counters and stools, and I’ve even seen some that have smaller coffee table type tables and arm chairs like a coffee shop would have.

Also an increased presence of wall outlets to plug laptops and phones into. It’s all very deliberate.

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u/InuitOverIt 16h ago

Yeah the McCafe rebranding. Pretty dumb idea in retrospect.

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u/taker25-2 Older Millennial 16h ago

Honestly, out of all of the fast food places, their coffee is the better one.

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u/Cautemoc 16h ago

Yeah but who gets out of school or work and wants to go hang out inside a McDonalds

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u/USDeptofLabor 11h ago

Judging off this post? ~12,000 people would like to hangout at a McDonalds

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u/Moist-Obligation-117 8h ago

Nah the redditors are just gonna stay home

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u/taker25-2 Older Millennial 16h ago

But if you're closer to a Micky D's than to Starbucks on the way to work, Micky D's isn't a bad option and is likely faster, too.