{"id":704247,"date":"2026-07-21T23:54:19","date_gmt":"2026-07-21T23:54:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/704247\/"},"modified":"2026-07-21T23:54:19","modified_gmt":"2026-07-21T23:54:19","slug":"mcdonalds-branch-on-the-medway-city-estate-in-strood-reopens-after-refurbishment","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/uk\/704247\/","title":{"rendered":"McDonald\u2019s branch on the Medway City Estate in Strood reopens after refurbishment"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>A McDonald\u2019s branch has reopened after undergoing a major revamp.<\/p>\n<p>The fast-food chain\u2019s location on the Medway City Estate, in <a href=\"https:\/\/premium.kentonline.co.uk\/medway\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Strood<\/a>, opened its doors again today (July 21).<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rthmb\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 6337 4225\" alt=\"The McDonald&#x2019;s branch on the Medway City Estate in Strood has reopened after undergoing a refurb\" data-root=\"\/_media\/img\/\" data-path=\"YZWOMGQYBIDGWIP2UJGZ.jpg\" data-ar=\"1.50\"\/>The McDonald\u2019s branch on the Medway City Estate in Strood has reopened after undergoing a refurb<\/p>\n<p>There is now a dedicated courier waiting area and entrance, aiming to reduce congestion in the dining area.<\/p>\n<p>In addition, the kitchen has been redesigned to have a bigger order assembly area and dedicated areas to prepare dine in orders. The front counter has also been redesigned.<\/p>\n<p>Break spaces for staff members have also been improved.<\/p>\n<p>Franchisee Gian Chahal, who owns and operates branch, said: \u201cI\u2019m proud to reinvest in our Medway City Estate restaurant.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe dining area is more contemporary, and we now have separate facilities for our dine-in customers and our couriers leading to a better experience for everyone.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rthmb\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 7008 4672\" alt=\"Inside the McDonald&#x2019;s branch on the Medway City Estate in Strood after its revamp\" data-root=\"\/_media\/img\/\" data-path=\"U8Y253S10ROO2SE3UFUB.jpg\" data-ar=\"1.50\"\/>Inside the McDonald\u2019s branch on the Medway City Estate in Strood after its revamp<\/p>\n<p>\u201cIt\u2019s exciting to see the fresh new look and feel of our Medway City Estate restaurant and I\u2019m confident the changes will not only benefit our customers but also our restaurant team as these will help make their jobs a little easier.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>The nearby Shell Co-op service station is also due to reopen tomorrow (July 23), after undergoing a refurbishment.<\/p>\n<p>New facilities include a car wash, two jet wash bays, an on-site launderette, parcel lockers, customer toilets with baby changing facilities and an ATM.<\/p>\n<p>To celebrate the reopening, it will be offering free coffee to its first 100 customers each day between 7am and 11am, from Wednesday until August 9.<\/p>\n<p>A spokesperson for the company said: \u201cWe&#8217;re delighted to reopen Shell Co-op Medway and welcome customers back to a significantly enhanced retail hub.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"rthmb\" src=\"data:image\/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns=\" http:=\"\" viewbox=\"0 0 6874 4583\" alt=\"The McDonald&#x2019;s branch on the Medway City Estate in Strood has reopened after undergoing a refurb\" data-root=\"\/_media\/img\/\" data-path=\"255YO6I9PTMSGZC7ZVY3.jpg\" data-ar=\"1.50\"\/>The McDonald\u2019s branch on the Medway City Estate in Strood has reopened after undergoing a refurb<\/p>\n<p>\u201cThe investment has created a modern and convenient destination that offers more choice, more services and a better overall experience for the local community.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"A McDonald\u2019s branch has reopened after undergoing a major revamp. 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