After Being Closed for Several Months for Re-Construction, Fanchise Owner Lou Britt Cuts the Ribbon Amidst Much Fanfare.
Franchise owner Lou Britt (kneeling) was quick to heap praise on employees, managers, and associates for this McDonalds.
At 10:00 am on May 4, 2010, Livingston McDonald's (located off US-59 South bypass in Livingston) re-opened with the ceremonial ribbon cutting. Franchise owner Lou Britt was glowing with excitement and poured out thanks to his many supporters, associates, managers and employees. Surrounded by friends and supporters, Britt gave a brief speech and then did the ceremonial ribbon cutting. This time, however, Britt broke from tradition of using a Chamber of Commerce yellow ribbon and produced his own ribbon that was made of real $50 bills taped together (totaled $1,000) and cut...CAREFULLY...making sure not to cut a $50 bill in half. The money was then promptly handed over and donated to the Polk County Higher Education fund and will go towards the proposed college that is to be built off of US-59 in Livingston. After the ceremony, McDonald's opened its doors for business just minutes afterwards as people lined up to order breakfast and anything else on the menu. The new McDonald's will have extended hours and will be open 24/7 for the drive through, while the dining room will stay open until 11 pm Monday - Thursday, and 12 am on Friday and Saturday.
Lou Britt does the ceremonial ribbon cutting. The ribbon was made of $50 bills (totaling $1,000) that he donated to Polk County Higher Education.
Chamber members Yvonne King (left) and Executive Director Sydney Murphy.
Lou Britt loves his staff and isn't shy about it.
Ready to serve: Gracie Lopez (left) and Ardet Harrison were all smiles.
Stephanie Overstreet served generous samples of McDonalds' new Frappecinos.
The spacious dining areas are styled like a coffee house.
First customer: Clifton Chatmon ordered up an Egg McMuffin and a cup of joe.
The drive thru features multiple entry ports.
Competing with Starbucks: McDonalds' menu features an array of first class coffee beverages for a much lower price.
Prominent citizen Casey Evans (left) chats witn Valerie from the Polk County Enterprise.
In a separate area, there's an indoor playground that's parent friendly.
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