Just been thinking lately, that it seems like the golden arches are in something of a retreat at the moment.
In my local town, Durham, the big McDonalds closed down about 6 years or so ago, despite a seemingly always busy counter and a stream of 6th form students and shoppers to keep them busy.
I was recently in Stockton on Tees town centre, and due to the large rolled up rug I was carrying, needed something easily held for lunch. Admittedly, McD barely passes as food, but hey, at least its hot and quick.
Except they're now closed down there as well!
Durham I could perhaps understand, but Stockton is hardly health capital of the UK, and given the North-Easts' reputation for unhealthy lifestyles and a liking of fast food, surely the great McDonalds could survive around here?
But it seems not. Are McDonalds closing down in other towns? Are they being pushed out to motorway services where rents are cheaper, or is it just that people are sick of a largely uninspiring menu of not very well presented, and no longer very cheap 'food'?
Personally, if I fancy a burger and I'm in a rush, Burger king will get my money every time, because at least their burgers taste pretty good. But there isnt always one around when I want one.
In my local town, Durham, the big McDonalds closed down about 6 years or so ago, despite a seemingly always busy counter and a stream of 6th form students and shoppers to keep them busy.
I was recently in Stockton on Tees town centre, and due to the large rolled up rug I was carrying, needed something easily held for lunch. Admittedly, McD barely passes as food, but hey, at least its hot and quick.
Except they're now closed down there as well!
Durham I could perhaps understand, but Stockton is hardly health capital of the UK, and given the North-Easts' reputation for unhealthy lifestyles and a liking of fast food, surely the great McDonalds could survive around here?
But it seems not. Are McDonalds closing down in other towns? Are they being pushed out to motorway services where rents are cheaper, or is it just that people are sick of a largely uninspiring menu of not very well presented, and no longer very cheap 'food'?
Personally, if I fancy a burger and I'm in a rush, Burger king will get my money every time, because at least their burgers taste pretty good. But there isnt always one around when I want one.
