May 4th 2024.
Have you ever craved some chicken nuggets while discussing your favorite Chekhov story? Well, McDonald's is now taking steps to make your late-night dining experience more chill and grown up. We all know that McDonald's is a popular spot for young people to gather, especially after a certain hour. It's the perfect place to take shelter from the rain, use the restroom, and grab a quick and affordable bite to eat. However, as much as we love having our favorite fast food restaurant as our go-to spot, there are always a few troublemakers who can ruin it for the rest of us. That's why McDonald's has come up with some clever ways to deter these youngsters from disturbing the peace. Let's take a closer look at what they're doing.
One of the tactics that McDonald's has implemented is playing classical music in their restaurants after 5pm. This idea originated in a branch in Wrexham, North Wales, and has since been adopted by other McDonald's locations. This approach has already been used in chains across America, Canada, and Australia, and has proven to be effective in combatting anti-social behavior. In addition to the classical music, some restaurants have also turned off their WiFi to further discourage loitering. Remember Ronald McDonald? Well, this isn't a new tactic, but it's relatively new in the UK.
As one Reddit user explained, "Today I learned McDonald's is experimenting with playing classical music over the restaurant's loudspeakers at night in hopes of stopping fights from breaking out." Another user shared their own experience, saying, "There is a McDonald's in my city that plays classical music outside the front door all day, every day to keep delinquent kids away." However, not everyone believes this tactic to be effective. One user commented, "The McDonald's in downtown Ottawa did this for years - it stopped neither fights nor riffraff..." It seems like playing classical music isn't the only approach that McDonald's has taken to deter youngsters from hanging around. One user shared, "The one I used to work at played music from the 70s and 80s specifically to keep teenagers from staying long." It looks like McDonald's is not the only business using this tactic, as one Redditor revealed, "I used to work at a gas station and we played classical music really loudly outside to prevent people from loitering and scaring customers."
So, the next time you're at your local McDonald's, don't be surprised if you find yourself jamming out to some classical tunes while enjoying your burger. It may just be a more relaxing way to dine. Have you ever had a similar experience at a fast food restaurant or gas station? Share your story with us by emailing us. We'd love to hear from you!
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