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McDonald's redesign aims for European lounge
A McDonald's in downtown Manhattan became the first in the U.S. to undergo a sleek, European-style makeover, complete with with outlets for plugging in laptops, upholstered vinyl chairs, subdued lighting and employees with all-black uniforms. FULL STORY
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