Overview
- The new outlet began welcoming customers at 10 am on July 16 with an 83-seat dining room and drive-thru service.
- It is the first of two McDonald’s sites in the UK submitted to the UKGBC’s Net Zero Pilot, featuring low-impact steel, sheep’s wool insulation and solar panels.
- Local franchisee Richard Marcroft invested in the development in collaboration with the Fitzwilliam Trust and area suppliers.
- The build phase generated 95 construction jobs and the restaurant will create up to 120 full- and part-time roles.
- Analysts project the centre will contribute around £5 million in annual spending and improve dining convenience for Ryedale residents.