A brand-new set of Golden Arches will soon be lighting the way to a local McDonald's at 110 E. Central Entrance.
In announcing the Friday, Dec. 16 opening date for the 120-seat plus Playland restaurant, manager Rick Walczak said that the new location is expected to employ 70 local residents. In addition, most of the contracting, electrical and other construction work was done by area contractors.
A special VIP ribbon cutting ceremony will be held prior to the restaurant's opening. On that day, the restaurant's employees will get a chance to bring their families to the location for a special pre-opening tour and dinner.
Local Duluth city and chamber officials will be on hand to help with the festivities.
The Duluth McDonald's will feature a new looking decor which features a dramatic "'50s style" exterior design that is fairly unique to the area.
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This restaurant will be open from 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. during the week and 24 hours on the weekends.
On opening day weekend, starting with Friday, there will be special gifts given out each day to the first 100 customers.
Other grand opening prizes include bicycles and plush toys. A special 71 cent Egg McMuffin, 71 cent Quarter Pounder with Cheese, 71 cent small fry, 71 cent small soft drink and 71 cent desserts (cone, pie, sundae) will round out the grand opening week.
These specials reflect the 1971 opening of the original Central Entrance location.
On Friday, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. and Saturday, Dec. 17 from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m., there will be live radio remotes at the restaurant that will include prizes like Ipods, Playstation 2, MP3/CD player, RCA DVD player and more surprises.
The world famous clown, Ronald McDonald will be in town on Sunday, Dec. 18, for a special 11:30 a.m. show.
