McDonald's Opens First Drive-Thru Store in Gangneung

Use of Eco-Friendly Finishes Including Coffee Grounds-Based Wood
Introduction of Fast Chargers for Electric Vehicles, Allowing Simultaneous Use by Two Cars

McDonald's announced on the 19th that it has opened Gangneung's first DT (Drive-Thru) store, 'Gangneung Songjeong DT Branch.' This store reflects McDonald's ESG management philosophy, featuring eco-friendly finishing materials and the introduction of electric vehicle fast chargers.

Located in Songjeong-dong, Gangneung, the Gangneung Songjeong DT Branch is a comfortable store environment in a two-story building with approximately 150 pyeong (about 496 square meters) of space. A representative from McDonald's Korea said, "Since Gangneung Songjeong Beach is nearby, we expect many tourists to visit."

The Gangneung Songjeong DT Branch used eco-certified paint and ceiling materials for the store finishes. Efforts to practice eco-friendly management can be seen from design to finishing. The external safety railing of the store is made of composite wood containing coffee grounds discarded from McCaf?. It will also be the first McDonald's store in the Gangwon-do region to introduce electric vehicle fast chargers.

Additionally, a 'Tandem Drive-Thru' that allows two vehicles to use the service simultaneously has been applied to provide a faster DT experience. A separate waiting area for DT orders has also been prepared to maximize customer convenience.

A McDonald's representative stated, "Gangneung Songjeong DT Branch, the first drive-thru store in the Gangneung area, incorporates various eco-friendly elements inside and outside the store," adding, "This year, we plan to bring joy to more customers through active new store openings and improvements to store environments."

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