McDonald's Opening Doors to Rebuilt Restaurant in Wynantskill

ALBANY, NY (11/04/2009)(readMedia)-- John Reeher and McDonald's are proud to be bringing a new look and enhanced customer service to the Wynantskill restaurant at 66 Main Avenue.

On Friday, November 6, 2009 at 10:00 am, Reeher will celebrate the reopening of the Wynantskill restaurant following months of construction. Local business leaders, Town Board members and Town Planning Board members have been invited to the celebration. Town Supervisor Mark Evers will join owner John Reeher as a speaker at the event. The LaSalle Institute JROTC Color Guard will raise the flag with the Gardiner Dickenson Middle School Band performing.

The celebration will continue on Saturday, November 7th, with Boy Scout Troop 530 raising the flag at 10:00 am. Radio Station WQBK will be on site, broadcasting from 10:00 am until Noon. Ronald McDonald arrives at 1:00 pm. Saturday, November 21st will be the culmination of the event with two drawings for an Orlando Disney vacation for a family of four, and for a BMX Coca Cola racing bike. The Gardiner Dickenson Chorus will perform at 11:00 am, WGNA radio will be broadcasting live from Noon - 2:00 pm and the Rensselaer County Sheriff will be providing Safe Child ID's and K9 demonstrations from Noon until 3:00 pm.

"We are excited about the changes to our store," said Reeher. "We are a family and community- oriented business and are looking forward to providing a wonderful gathering place for the community in Wynantskill."

Owner/Operator John Reeher began his career with McDonald's 35 years ago, working as an assistant manager in a Greenville, Pennsylvania restaurant. In 1993, he moved his family to the Capital Region when he became the Owner/Operator of the Wynantskill restaurant. Reeher presently owns five McDonald's restaurants in the area.

The Wynantskill restaurant was razed and a completely new structure was built in order to provide a more welcoming and comfortable atmosphere for customers. Owner/Operator Reeher has relocated the footprint of the building, moving the structure so that the lot could accommodate a double drive-thru. "Speedy and accurate service is very important to our drive-thru customer," said Reeher. The two lane drive-thru will allow customers to quickly and efficiently receive their food and drink orders and be on their way. "Whether dining in or dining on-the-go, Reeher said," my goal is to provide every customer with superb service. We have great expectations for this venture."

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McDonald's is the leading foodservice provider in the United States, serving a variety of wholesome foods made from quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. More than 80 percent of McDonald's 13,700 U.S. restaurants are independently owned and operated by local franchisees.

The McDonald's Operators of the Capital Region Co-op consists of 21 owner/operators who own 73 restaurants in the following counties: Albany, Bennington (VT), Berkshire (MA), Columbia, Fulton, Greene, Montgomery, Rensselaer, Rutland (VT), Saratoga, Schenectady, Schoharie, Ulster, Warren and Washington.