Alton Bay McDonald's

CAVU · 09-26-2016, 05:53 PM

Anybody know what is going on? I went in for premium, delicious, low cost McDonald's meal on the way home from work, and its closed up!

TiltonBB · 09-26-2016, 06:28 PM

Depending upon what news you read McDonalds is closing 500 to 900 under performing stores in 2016. I do not know if the Alton store is one of those but given the sparse population in the area it would not be a surprise.

Eric Weiss · 09-26-2016, 07:52 PM

I heard from a few of their employees that McD was doing a rebuild expected to take 3 months.

Acrossamerica · 09-26-2016, 08:01 PM

It is a rebuild with expanded drive thru capabilities although where they will put it is a question as that parcel is not very large.

8gv · 09-26-2016, 08:14 PM

I hope they can get better signage and improved ingress and egress.

Those unfamiliar with the site might miss it and not be willing to go through the gyrations to go find the entrance. A rebuild is a huge investment that requires a significant increase in sales to break even.

joey2665 · 09-27-2016, 06:23 AM

They seem to be rebuilding many locations to a similar style to the one in Laconia with the double drive thru

Aquadeziac · 09-27-2016, 01:23 PM

Their idea of increased drive-thru is going to two order microphones THEN shoveling everyone into one line for the payment and pick-up windows.

CAVU · 09-27-2016, 04:59 PM

Good to hear, hopefully service improves, I have waited upwards of 25-30mins going inside..

camp guy · 09-27-2016, 05:37 PM

Help me out, please, I only know of the McDonald's at the Alton Traffic Circle. Is there one somewhere in Alton Bay, too?

8gv · 09-27-2016, 07:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Aquadeziac

Their idea of increased drive-thru is going to two order microphones THEN shoveling everyone into one line for the payment and pick-up windows.

With their current production system the side by side drive-thru helps speed service. The sooner the kitchen knows what items are ordered, the sooner they can go about preparing them. The merging of lines can make it seem like a hassle but it is better than waiting behind a single order point with the kitchen unaware of you order.

greeleyhill · 09-27-2016, 07:01 PM

That's the one...tough traffic pattern and maybe at the mercy of seasonal traffic up to the lake.

Slickcraft · 09-27-2016, 07:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camp guy

Help me out, please, I only know of the McDonald's at the Alton Traffic Circle. Is there one somewhere in Alton Bay, too?

No thankfully. One blight is enough.

upthesaukee · 09-27-2016, 08:52 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by camp guy

Help me out, please, I only know of the McDonald's at the Alton Traffic Circle. Is there one somewhere in Alton Bay, too?

No.... in a word.

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BroadHopper · 09-28-2016, 09:05 AM

since the trans fat and green slime days. Oh and I will never forget breakfast is done at 10 AM sharp!

Have not seen much change in the menu and not much is available for those on a diet.

Went to BK once. I was able to get a veggie burger and sweet potato fries. Seems like a lot of money for a few bites.

Saw on the news that they are using electronic ordering in the $15 an hour minimum wage areas.

TheTimeTraveler · 09-28-2016, 10:51 AM

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Originally Posted by BroadHopper

since the trans fat and green slime days. Oh and I will never forget breakfast is done at 10 AM sharp!

Have not seen much change in the menu and not much is available for those on a diet.

Went to BK once. I was able to get a veggie burger and sweet potato fries. Seems like a lot of money for a few bites.

Saw on the news that they are using electronic ordering in the $15 an hour minimum wage areas.

All McDonalds now serve breakfast all day long. No longer the 10 am cutoff.

The only problem with serving breakfast all day is that it could cause an egg shortage thruout the country. I haven't seen it yet but have heard that it is a concern. Go figure!

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8gv · 09-29-2016, 06:38 PM

JADAQ · 09-29-2016, 07:46 PM

It would be a blessing if they closed that one for good, unfortunately I'm sure that won't happen!

Worst service of them all!!

GBGX2 · 09-30-2016, 01:33 PM

https://www.facebook.com/groups/altonNH/

"ATTN: People concerned about McDonald's. Some of you are still asking and haven't heard the whole situation, or just don't understand it. We are closed for renovations. The demo crew is already there preparing to tear the old building down. McDonald's no longer has control over the timeline of this store. It's all in the hands of the construction crew. We're expected to reopen the day after Christmas, however, the may not happen and there could be a chance that our reopen date will be pushed into the new year.

So again, MCDONALD'S IS CLOSED FOR THE NEXT 3 MONTHS FOR RENOVATIONS. Just in case you still haven't heard about it.

*Updated note: No, we are not getting a playplace...we don't make enough in Happy Meal sales to qualify for one.*"

nj2nh · 10-10-2016, 05:26 PM

We went to the Rusty Moose and noticed it was closed. I am sorry to hear it is only for renovations. I have been to a fair number of McDonalds in my long life and this one ranks near the bottom. The service was remarkably slow even if we were the only ones in the place.

8gv · 10-11-2016, 07:43 AM

Why is it that some posters, who are dissatisfied with the service at this McDonald's location, are not happy to just avoid going there but must also hope for permanent closure?

There are businesses that I do not frequent due to bad experiences but somehow I can live and let live.

GBGX2 · 10-13-2016, 06:00 AM

http://www.newhampshirelakesandmount...Christmas.html

Newcomers · 12-31-2016, 04:55 PM

Now open as anticipated

barefootbay · 12-31-2016, 04:57 PM

And the reviews

JADAQ · 12-31-2016, 06:31 PM

I noticed they now have 2 drive up ordering stations, just curious... they could never seem to get my order right or in a speedy fashion (fast food) with 1 ordering system how do they plan on getting it correct with 2??

Doobs41378 · 12-31-2016, 07:55 PM

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Originally Posted by JADAQ

I noticed they now have 2 drive up ordering stations, just curious... they could never seem to get my order right or in a speedy fashion (fast food) with 1 ordering system how do they plan on getting it correct with 2??

I think all the new ones will have 2. The new one in Hooksett also has 2.

09-26-2016, 05:53 PM	#1
CAVU Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 98 Thanks: 0 Thanked 41 Times in 19 Posts	Alton Bay McDonald's Anybody know what is going on? I went in for premium, delicious, low cost McDonald's meal on the way home from work, and its closed up!

09-26-2016, 07:52 PM	#3
Eric Weiss Junior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 17 Thanks: 15 Thanked 24 Times in 3 Posts	Rebuild I heard from a few of their employees that McD was doing a rebuild expected to take 3 months.

09-27-2016, 06:23 AM	#6
joey2665 Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Meredith Bay & LI, NY Posts: 3,222 Thanks: 1,219 Thanked 1,008 Times in 649 Posts	Rebuild They seem to be rebuilding many locations to a similar style to the one in Laconia with the double drive thru

09-27-2016, 01:23 PM	#7
Aquadeziac Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: Concord NH Posts: 239 Thanks: 19 Thanked 3 Times in 2 Posts	Their idea of increased drive-thru is going to two order microphones THEN shoveling everyone into one line for the payment and pick-up windows. __________________ "He who dies with the most toys wins"

09-27-2016, 05:37 PM	#9
camp guy Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: formerly Winter Harbor, still Wolfeboro Posts: 1,168 Thanks: 298 Thanked 516 Times in 288 Posts	Alton Bay McDonald's Help me out, please, I only know of the McDonald's at the Alton Traffic Circle. Is there one somewhere in Alton Bay, too?

09-26-2016, 06:28 PM	#2
TiltonBB Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gilford, NH and Florida Posts: 2,966 Thanks: 679 Thanked 2,183 Times in 920 Posts	Depending upon what news you read McDonalds is closing 500 to 900 under performing stores in 2016. I do not know if the Alton store is one of those but given the sparse population in the area it would not be a surprise.

09-26-2016, 08:01 PM	#4
Acrossamerica Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 239 Thanks: 0 Thanked 133 Times in 66 Posts	It is a rebuild with expanded drive thru capabilities although where they will put it is a question as that parcel is not very large.

09-26-2016, 08:14 PM	#5
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,069 Thanks: 63 Thanked 721 Times in 470 Posts	I hope they can get better signage and improved ingress and egress. Those unfamiliar with the site might miss it and not be willing to go through the gyrations to go find the entrance. A rebuild is a huge investment that requires a significant increase in sales to break even.

09-27-2016, 04:59 PM	#8
CAVU Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2013 Posts: 98 Thanks: 0 Thanked 41 Times in 19 Posts	Good to hear, hopefully service improves, I have waited upwards of 25-30mins going inside..

09-27-2016, 07:01 PM	#11
greeleyhill Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Posts: 94 Thanks: 57 Thanked 22 Times in 11 Posts	Yup - that's the one... That's the one...tough traffic pattern and maybe at the mercy of seasonal traffic up to the lake.

09-28-2016, 09:05 AM	#14
BroadHopper Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Laconia NH Posts: 5,560 Thanks: 3,178 Thanked 1,097 Times in 790 Posts	Haven't been to MCD since the trans fat and green slime days. Oh and I will never forget breakfast is done at 10 AM sharp! Have not seen much change in the menu and not much is available for those on a diet. Went to BK once. I was able to get a veggie burger and sweet potato fries. Seems like a lot of money for a few bites. Saw on the news that they are using electronic ordering in the $15 an hour minimum wage areas. __________________ Someday may never be an actual day.

09-29-2016, 06:38 PM	#16
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,069 Thanks: 63 Thanked 721 Times in 470 Posts

09-29-2016, 07:46 PM	#17
JADAQ Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 198 Thanks: 4 Thanked 66 Times in 43 Posts	It would be a blessing if they closed that one for good, unfortunately I'm sure that won't happen! Worst service of them all!!

09-30-2016, 01:33 PM	#18
GBGX2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Alton Posts: 219 Thanks: 206 Thanked 187 Times in 61 Posts	This was from someone "in the know" re: McDonald's...from the Alton Comm. Forum on FB https://www.facebook.com/groups/altonNH/ "ATTN: People concerned about McDonald's. Some of you are still asking and haven't heard the whole situation, or just don't understand it. We are closed for renovations. The demo crew is already there preparing to tear the old building down. McDonald's no longer has control over the timeline of this store. It's all in the hands of the construction crew. We're expected to reopen the day after Christmas, however, the may not happen and there could be a chance that our reopen date will be pushed into the new year. So again, MCDONALD'S IS CLOSED FOR THE NEXT 3 MONTHS FOR RENOVATIONS. Just in case you still haven't heard about it. Updated note: No, we are not getting a playplace...we don't make enough in Happy Meal sales to qualify for one."

10-10-2016, 05:26 PM	#19
nj2nh Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 524 Thanks: 63 Thanked 44 Times in 24 Posts	construction We went to the Rusty Moose and noticed it was closed. I am sorry to hear it is only for renovations. I have been to a fair number of McDonalds in my long life and this one ranks near the bottom. The service was remarkably slow even if we were the only ones in the place. __________________

10-11-2016, 07:43 AM	#20
8gv Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Posts: 2,069 Thanks: 63 Thanked 721 Times in 470 Posts	Why is it that some posters, who are dissatisfied with the service at this McDonald's location, are not happy to just avoid going there but must also hope for permanent closure? There are businesses that I do not frequent due to bad experiences but somehow I can live and let live.

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10-13-2016, 06:00 AM	#21
GBGX2 Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Alton Posts: 219 Thanks: 206 Thanked 187 Times in 61 Posts	Update from the Baysider http://www.newhampshirelakesandmount...Christmas.html

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12-31-2016, 04:55 PM	#22
Newcomers Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Posts: 74 Thanks: 83 Thanked 16 Times in 9 Posts	Opened this week Now open as anticipated

12-31-2016, 04:57 PM	#23
barefootbay Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2011 Posts: 383 Thanks: 68 Thanked 97 Times in 70 Posts	And the reviews

12-31-2016, 06:31 PM	#24
JADAQ Senior Member Join Date: May 2016 Location: Alton Bay Posts: 198 Thanks: 4 Thanked 66 Times in 43 Posts	I noticed they now have 2 drive up ordering stations, just curious... they could never seem to get my order right or in a speedy fashion (fast food) with 1 ordering system how do they plan on getting it correct with 2??