Omaha Area McDonalds

jessep28 · Post by **jessep28** » Mon Mar 26, 2012 7:37 pm

Bob from Omaha wrote:
They did that with a Taco Bell here and I swear they got the new one open over night...it was like they trucked the new one in.

Most fast food places are cookie cutter floor plans. It doesn't take much to build one.

cdub · Post by **cdub** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 8:06 am

Just wait for the new triple drive thru rings the new place. Awesome!

S33 · Post by **S33** » Tue Mar 27, 2012 8:12 am

cdub wrote:Just wait for the new triple drive thru rings the new place. Awesome!

Sweet. Now we can get people fatter 3 times faster! :)

Post by **Brad** » Wed Mar 28, 2012 9:46 am

So does anyone know the real story with this McDonald's?

I drove by when heading to the Baseball Stadium last night and they drove sheet pilings and have dug a huge hole?

cdub · Post by **cdub** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 10:50 am

Brad wrote:So does anyone know the real story with this McDonald's?

I drove by when heading to the Baseball Stadium last night and they drove sheet pilings and have dug a huge hole?

It has been knocked down. It will be rebuilt. Better, stronger, faster, and with a coffee bar, woohoo.

(it will look better than before and hold the corner)

Post by **Brad** » Thu Mar 29, 2012 10:58 am

Whats with the big hole?

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Wed Jun 06, 2012 3:19 pm

That McDonalds looks about as good as it gets as far as fast food buildings go.

Post by **Brad** » Wed Jun 06, 2012 3:49 pm

iamjacobm wrote:That McDonalds looks about as good as it gets as far as fast food buildings go.

Does it have a drive through? Looks like the building is right up against the street?

almighty_tuna · Post by **almighty_tuna** » Sat Jun 09, 2012 6:29 am

Brad wrote:
iamjacobm wrote:That McDonalds looks about as good as it gets as far as fast food buildings go.
Does it have a drive through? Looks like the building is right up against the street?

Of course it has a drive-thru. You wouldn't expect people to actually participate in obtaining their Big Mac now would you?? I believe it's all moved to the back (as things tend to do with McD's food) and rearranged to improve traffic flow.

Post by **BRoss** » Fri Jul 13, 2012 9:02 am

North downtown McDonald's gets an extreme makeover

Leia Mendoza, World-Herald Staff Writer wrote:The one-lane drive-through that could hold only three cars now has two lanes that can hold up to 16 vehicles.

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The site plan met Omaha By Design standards. The new building is close to the street and pedestrian-friendly and the parking lot is in the back and less visible from Cuming Street.

“We are right on the sidewalk because the city wants customers to be able to walk right in,” Hobley said. “Parking is in the back since that's less attractive.”

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Nothing from the old restaurant exists, Hobley said. The restaurant is the first in the Midwest to have digital menu boards that change and show larger views of products. Employees no longer have to climb ladders to change menu items. That's all done on a computer.

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The kitchen is also larger and improved with “high-tech” equipment to improve speed and efficiency. For example, a machine automatically refills the frying oil. Before, an employee would have to manually put oil in the fryer.

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It's also one of the only area McDonald's with a basement. The basement was added as part of the renovation so the kitchen could be larger, moving the storage area to the basement.

For heavy boxes, a conveyor belt is used, but employees frequently run up and down stairs when they need products.

nativeomahan · Post by **nativeomahan** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 5:25 pm

I got to give the devil their due. McDonald's realized about 5 years ago that they had to modernize to compete as much with Starbucks and Panera type restaurants as they did with BK and Wendy's. So they have been completely revamping their restaurants. As in tearing the old units down and building all new, from scratch. There is a night and day difference when you walk in the door compared with the old Golden Arches. I am no longer embarrassed to eat there.

bbinks · Post by **bbinks** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 5:56 pm

nativeomahan wrote:I got to give the devil their due. McDonald's realized about 5 years ago that they had to modernize to compete as much with Starbucks and Panera type restaurants as they did with BK and Wendy's. So they have been completely revamping their restaurants. As in tearing the old units down and building all new, from scratch. There is a night and day difference when you walk in the door compared with the old Golden Arches. I am no longer embarrassed to eat there.

Has their food quality changed though? If its the same quality food, than the modern makeover will not make me go back.

iamjacobm · Post by **iamjacobm** » Sat Jul 14, 2012 7:16 pm

Would of been nice if they put their two floor concept in this location.

From what I have read the top floor is designed to be "adult friendly." Could of seen it being used by some CU students.

Post by **Brad** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 1:54 pm

Lol, the McDonald's on 76th and Dodge is "Remodeling" They only left the front and back walls so they didn't need to meet some sort of new building codes. The windows, Door, Roof, everything gone except two brick walls. I need to get a photo of it.

jessep28 · Post by **jessep28** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 3:11 pm

Brad wrote:Lol, the McDonald's on 76th and Dodge is "Remodeling" They only left the front and back walls so they didn't need to meet some sort of new building codes. The windows, Door, Roof, everything gone except two brick walls. I need to get a photo of it.

I need to run to the Mart tonight, so I can try and get a photo if you can't. When I drove past there a week or so ago, I figured it would be a complete demo and rebuild. I guess it still is for the most part.

MadMartin8 · Post by **MadMartin8** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 4:28 pm

Brad wrote:Lol, the McDonald's on 76th and Dodge is "Remodeling" They only left the front and back walls so they didn't need to meet some sort of new building codes. The windows, Door, Roof, everything gone except two brick walls. I need to get a photo of it.

I take Dodge St every day to work and it made me laugh when I saw that. I think they have one wall left...one heck of a remodel there!

Post by **nebugeater** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 4:34 pm

Bet that a remodel didn't trigger some things like setback changes that a total new build would ahave triggered....... to state the obvious

Post by **Brad** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 4:54 pm

I know they do it to get around building codes, but it would surprise me if it was the setback. They are already +/-70 feet from the Right-of-way. I am wondering if its some sort of green space requirement or something.

Its also in an "ACI" (Area of Civic Importance) area.

I am sure someone of this forum could answer better

jessep28 · Post by **jessep28** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 5:38 pm

Could it be a zoning issue?

jessep28 · Post by **jessep28** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 7:20 pm

Here are a couple terrible cell phone pics. As you can see the entire restaurant is gone except the two walls and they are starting to frame.

1. Front wall

2. Back wall

Post by **nebugeater** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 8:02 pm

Brad wrote:I know they do it to get around building codes, but it would surprise me if it was the setback. They are already +/-70 feet from the Right-of-way. I am wondering if its some sort of green space requirement or something.

Its also in an "ACI" (Area of Civic Importance) area.

I am sure someone of this forum could answer better

Probably right if they are that far back already. I didn't have a mental picture of them being that far back.

Omaha_Gabe · Post by **Omaha_Gabe** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 9:35 pm

The McDonald's renovation in CB on the South Expressway is done. They didn't go nearly as bare bones as the dodge location and don't believe they closed for even one day

bbinks · Post by **bbinks** » Thu Jun 13, 2013 11:42 pm

In regards to the 76th & Dodge location --

Did they tear out the flooring and redirect plumbing or just use what has been there for over 30 years?

I recall the story behind why this location was built. The franchisee of the store that was on the north side of dodge, but further west (now the veterinary clinic -- look at the roof design -- clearly has the McD facade) owned the building and land, so when his franchise was revoked, the McD corp had to find a new location.

jessep28 · Post by **jessep28** » Fri Jun 14, 2013 12:18 am

bbinks wrote:In regards to the 76th & Dodge location --

Did they tear out the flooring and redirect plumbing or just use what has been there for over 30 years?

I recall the story behind why this location was built. The franchisee of the store that was on the north side of dodge, but further west (now the veterinary clinic -- look at the roof design -- clearly has the McD facade) owned the building and land, so when his franchise was revoked, the McD corp had to find a new location.

When I drove by, there was a Bobcat driving around on dirt in between the two walls, so I assume everything's been torn out. Except the two walls of course.

Post by **Brad** » Fri Jun 14, 2013 9:38 am

bbinks wrote:I recall the story behind why this location was built. The franchisee of the store that was on the north side of dodge, but further west (now the veterinary clinic -- look at the roof design -- clearly has the McD facade) owned the building and land, so when his franchise was revoked, the McD corp had to find a new location.

We use to take our dog there... My dad called it "McVet"

Post by **nebugeater** » Thu Jul 11, 2013 5:07 pm

So does any really like the new design / look of the "improved" McD? I go to one at noon about once every three weeks or so. I for one hate the nex design. When the one at 13th & I 80 was compelted I basicly stopped going there. Same for the one in Bellview near Menards. and now the one in CB mentioed above.

Seating, not comfortable at all.
Hate the Stools with no backs
Seems like less seating overall.
Layout stinks with wasted space.

I know they are trying to go more upscale but THAT IS NOT WHAT THEY ARE. If I want that I will go elswhere.

ChadJK · Post by **ChadJK** » Tue Jul 30, 2024 8:53 am

McDonald's has announce its 4th Bellevue location which will be built near 25th & Capehart Rd. (IIRC, there was a Hardee's in that same vicinity like 30 years ago.)

https://bellevuetimes.com/mcdonalds-to- ... -capehart/

(Also, we should probably move this antique thread I just resurrected over to "Dining/Culture/Entertainment")

Post by **nebugeater** » Tue Jul 30, 2024 9:49 am

ChadJK wrote: Tue Jul 30, 2024 8:53 am McDonald's has announce its 4th Bellevue location which will be built near 25th & Capehart Rd. (IIRC, there was a Hardee's in that same vicinity like 30 years ago.)

https://bellevuetimes.com/mcdonalds-to- ... -capehart/

(Also, we should probably move this antique thread I just resurrected over to "Dining/Culture/Entertainment")

That is a good suggestion on thread location.
I moved it.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Tue Jul 30, 2024 5:07 pm

ChadJK wrote: Tue Jul 30, 2024 8:53 am McDonald's has announce its 4th Bellevue location which will be built near 25th & Capehart Rd. (IIRC, there was a Hardee's in that same vicinity like 30 years ago.)

https://bellevuetimes.com/mcdonalds-to- ... -capehart/

(Also, we should probably move this antique thread I just resurrected over to "Dining/Culture/Entertainment")

Maybe but there hasn’t been anything on this property for at least the last 15 years.

ProgKingHughesker · Post by **ProgKingHughesker** » Thu Aug 01, 2024 10:18 pm

skinzfan23 wrote: Tue Jul 30, 2024 5:07 pm
ChadJK wrote: Tue Jul 30, 2024 8:53 am McDonald's has announce its 4th Bellevue location which will be built near 25th & Capehart Rd. (IIRC, there was a Hardee's in that same vicinity like 30 years ago.)

https://bellevuetimes.com/mcdonalds-to- ... -capehart/

(Also, we should probably move this antique thread I just resurrected over to "Dining/Culture/Entertainment")
Maybe but there hasn’t been anything on this property for at least the last 15 years.

from the article

The new McDonald’s will be located near the former site of a Hardee’s Restaurant, which stood for years at the southeast corner of 25th and Capehart Rd.

skinzfan23 · Post by **skinzfan23** » Thu Aug 01, 2024 11:29 pm

ProgKingHughesker wrote: Thu Aug 01, 2024 10:18 pm
skinzfan23 wrote: Tue Jul 30, 2024 5:07 pm
ChadJK wrote: Tue Jul 30, 2024 8:53 am McDonald's has announce its 4th Bellevue location which will be built near 25th & Capehart Rd. (IIRC, there was a Hardee's in that same vicinity like 30 years ago.)

https://bellevuetimes.com/mcdonalds-to- ... -capehart/

(Also, we should probably move this antique thread I just resurrected over to "Dining/Culture/Entertainment")
Maybe but there hasn’t been anything on this property for at least the last 15 years.
from the article

The new McDonald’s will be located near the former site of a Hardee’s Restaurant, which stood for years at the southeast corner of 25th and Capehart Rd.

Wow I even read the article, I promise, can’t believe I missed that.

ChadJK · Post by **ChadJK** » Mon Aug 05, 2024 9:04 am

Much of the structure is up and the "Now Hiring" signs are posted for the new McDonald's in Gretna near 192nd & Hwy 370.

Post by **nebugeater** » Mon Aug 05, 2024 10:59 am

ChadJK wrote: Mon Aug 05, 2024 9:04 am Much of the structure is up and the "Now Hiring" signs are posted for the new McDonald's in Gretna near 192nd & Hwy 370.

I moved the follow-up posts to the Gretna Landing / Fleet Farm thread to keep this about MCD and keep the items that were headed elsewhere with the correct topic.

viewtopic.php?p=399849&hilit=fleet#p399849

Post by **nebugeater** » Fri Sep 27, 2024 6:16 am

Get ready for your new fine dining option and stake your place in line now.

The New McDonald's in Gretna opens today. Located in Gretna Landing

Padre · Post by **Padre** » Tue Oct 22, 2024 7:55 pm

I guess we need to bring up the E. Coli outbreak connected to McDonald’s Quarter Pounders, that has affected several people in Nebraska.

https://www.ketv.com/article/mcdonalds- ... a/62685293

I thought about having a Quarter Pounder a couple days ago, but decided on a Big Mac instead. At the time, I thought it was the messiest Big Mac I’ve had in a long time. Now I’m a lot happier about it!

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Wed Oct 23, 2024 10:59 am

I think it’d be best to avoid McDonald’s all together for awhile…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Stan · Post by **Stan** » Wed Oct 23, 2024 2:02 pm

Omaha Cowboy wrote: Wed Oct 23, 2024 10:59 am I think it’d be best to avoid McDonald’s all together for awhile…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

You'd think so, but the 77nd and Dodge location had cars backed up this morning for breakfast.

Post by **Omaha Cowboy** » Wed Oct 23, 2024 2:51 pm

Stan wrote: Wed Oct 23, 2024 2:02 pm
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Wed Oct 23, 2024 10:59 am I think it’d be best to avoid McDonald’s all together for awhile…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
You'd think so, but the 77nd and Dodge location had cars backed up this morning for breakfast.

Yikes!

…

Ciao..LiO…Peace

Louie · Post by **Louie** » Wed Oct 23, 2024 3:24 pm

Stan wrote: Wed Oct 23, 2024 2:02 pm
Omaha Cowboy wrote: Wed Oct 23, 2024 10:59 am I think it’d be best to avoid McDonald’s all together for awhile…

Ciao..LiO…Peace
You'd think so, but the 77nd and Dodge location had cars backed up this morning for breakfast.

Well, they won't backed up for long if you get my drift

Post by **nebugeater** » Thu Oct 24, 2024 5:44 am

IT's all about the onions!