First look inside Witham's new McDonalds as restaurant opens its doors

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    "title": "First look inside Witham's new McDonalds as restaurant opens its doors - Braintree & Witham Times",
    "excerpt": "Share Share THE doors have finally opened at Witham's long-awaited new McDonald's, with hungry customers flocking to the restaurant despite wet and windy weather on its first day of trading. The new restaurant, located at the emerging retail park in Gershwin Boulevard near the A12, was busy throughout lunchtime as diners queued at the self-service kiosks and families filled the seating area. Inside, the restaurant features McDonald's latest modern design, with a bright and spacious dining area, a range of seating options and several digital ordering screens. Customers can choose to order at the kiosks, at the counter or through the McDonald's app. Staff were kept busy preparing food as a steady stream of customers arrived throughout the afternoon, many eager to be among the first to visit the new branch after months of anticipation. Lucky customers could spin the wheel to win free fries, cheeseburgers or merchandise. (Image: Claudia Bradley, Newsquest) (Image: Claudia Bradley, Newsquest) (Image: Red Consultancy) (Image: Red Consultancy) The opening comes after the restaurant's launch was delayed in recent weeks due to reported water issues. McDonald's has previously confirmed the new restaurant has created around 100 jobs, providing positions for local people in a variety of roles. The arrival of the fast food giant is a milestone for the wider retail park development, which...",
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