YEOVIL'S McDonald's on Lysander Road has reopened after refurbishment, with a new "convenience of the future" redesign.

The restaurant, owned and operated by local franchisee Tim Lamb, hopes to "deliver a better customer experience for all" after the refurbishment.

With consumers increasingly looking for greater speed, efficiency and choice when ordering their food, McDonald’s "convenience of the future" restaurant revamp programme combines a new restaurant layout with the "latest technology" to create a "more seamless and enjoyable experience for customers". 

There are newly dedicated areas for the different ways to order, and the front counter has been removed as part of the revamp to make way for more diners.

The improvements include a redesigned crew room for staff, with a more relaxing and comfortable space to take a break.

Mayor of Yeovil, Andy Kendall, joined the restaurant owner and his team to reopen McDonald's last week.

Tim Lamb, who owns and operates 13 McDonald’s restaurants in Somerset, said: “As McDonald’s celebrates its 50th anniversary in the UK, I’m proud to reinvest in our Yeovil restaurant.

"The dining area is more contemporary and has a fresh new look and feel. I’m confident the changes will not only benefit our customers but also our fantastic staff.”

While the traditional walk-in and Drive Thru remain core to how customers order, the redesign of McDonald’s kitchen and dining areas as part of "convenience of the future" will integrate digital sales, including those made through the McDonald’s App.