Hungary’s first McDonald’s closes in Budapest

Hungary’s first McDonald’s restaurant opened in 1988 in Budapest’s downtown, on Régi Posta Street, in the 5th district. Now, it will be completely renewed to celebrate its 35th anniversary.

According to index.hu, the renovation project means the restaurant will get a quality interior giving guests an exclusive eating experience in Budapest’s heart. The iconic unit will reopen its gates in September. The restaurant will be decorated with architectural concrete. Placing them is a real professional challenge, the company highlighted in a statement.

Furthermore, the company will cover the floor and the walls with wood panels in the McCafé. Concerning other places in the restaurant, McDonald’s plans to place terrazzo cover.

Égi Zsolt, CEO of the Progress Étteremhálózat Ltd, running the Hungarian McDonald’s restaurants, said they would like to celebrate the 35th anniversary by giving a unique experience for their loyal guests. The interior will be the joint work of a Hungarian designer, Géza Sass, and an Australian design studio. The restaurant will transport their guests on rikshaws to their Astoria, Western Railway Station and Margaret Bridge units on the first week after the closure (25 June – 1 July, 9 AM – 7 PM). The ride will be free, but the journey is fixed.

Here is a photo of the 1988 opening: