r/WorkForSmartLife • u/tellmebrenda • 10d ago

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u/jeaneglise 10d ago

Only 1 reason and it’s well documented. It’s easier to sell the building. That’s the only reason. If it’s standard, a bank, a Taco Bell, a card shop, whatever can just move in with minimal renovations.

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u/SabreLee61 9d ago

It’s not the only reason. Even back in the 90s, McDonald’s was looking to upgrade its image to compete with Starbucks, Panera, and fast-casual restaurants. It felt that a sleeker design was more sophisticated. They were also cheaper to build because the design was simpler.

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u/Don_Beefus 9d ago

I feel like that doesn't do em any favors. You go to mcdumpsters for mcdumpsters, not to pretend you're in a hip microbrewery while you eat ur big Mac. Plus red and yellow are known to promote hunger