Burger King Remodel
Posted: March 21st, 2024, 2:26 am
I just visited a newly remodeled Burger King in San Ramon, California. Previously it was a 90s era decor restaurant. The 24 Carl's Jr. across the street remodeled recently, so Burger King closed down for a total remodel.
The new remodel features 2 new drive-thru lanes much like a new style McDonald's. The two lanes merge into one lane for the pickup window.
The drive thru is now 24 hours and the dining room was open late. I saw about 6 employees working at 9 PM. I don't think I have ever seen such a well staffed Burger King. The prices on a small number of items were much lower than surrounding Burger Kings. For example the fish sandwich was $3.99. It is about $6.99 at other nearby Burger King locations.
The decor was very bland. Tan walls with tan faux wood and faux bricks on the wall. There were brown reclaimed wood style tables with wood and metal chairs. There were brown plastic benches also. The floor consisted of tan tiles with some brown wood strips. Overall a cheap looking remodel.
The restaurant had a standard self serve Burger King soda fountain. There was no Coke Freestyle machine. There was an Icee machine on the front counter by the kiosks. It was turned so that either an employee or a customer can serve themselves Icees.
I saw large screen ordering kiosks on the counter. I don't believe I have seen any self service kiosks at any other Burger King restaurants in the area. It was as if the kiosks are blocking you from seeing employees. If you want to talk to an employee you have to stick your head around the kiosk. They obviously want kiosks to replace cashiers.
The parking lot was lit with extremely bright LED lights. Literally the lights were blindingly bright and directed directly at the restaurant. It made it very uncomfortable to even stand outside in the parking lot. This is how you discourage loitering.
Overall, a very bland decor inside and nothing interesting on the outside besides the new double drive thru with huge bright computer menu screens.
Previously this restaurant had outdoor seating with tables and chairs. There grass and a wooden patio structure. That is all gone now.
This is one of the only Burger King restaurants to have the new Burger King logo.
The new remodel features 2 new drive-thru lanes much like a new style McDonald's. The two lanes merge into one lane for the pickup window.
The drive thru is now 24 hours and the dining room was open late. I saw about 6 employees working at 9 PM. I don't think I have ever seen such a well staffed Burger King. The prices on a small number of items were much lower than surrounding Burger Kings. For example the fish sandwich was $3.99. It is about $6.99 at other nearby Burger King locations.
The decor was very bland. Tan walls with tan faux wood and faux bricks on the wall. There were brown reclaimed wood style tables with wood and metal chairs. There were brown plastic benches also. The floor consisted of tan tiles with some brown wood strips. Overall a cheap looking remodel.
The restaurant had a standard self serve Burger King soda fountain. There was no Coke Freestyle machine. There was an Icee machine on the front counter by the kiosks. It was turned so that either an employee or a customer can serve themselves Icees.
I saw large screen ordering kiosks on the counter. I don't believe I have seen any self service kiosks at any other Burger King restaurants in the area. It was as if the kiosks are blocking you from seeing employees. If you want to talk to an employee you have to stick your head around the kiosk. They obviously want kiosks to replace cashiers.
The parking lot was lit with extremely bright LED lights. Literally the lights were blindingly bright and directed directly at the restaurant. It made it very uncomfortable to even stand outside in the parking lot. This is how you discourage loitering.
Overall, a very bland decor inside and nothing interesting on the outside besides the new double drive thru with huge bright computer menu screens.
Previously this restaurant had outdoor seating with tables and chairs. There grass and a wooden patio structure. That is all gone now.
This is one of the only Burger King restaurants to have the new Burger King logo.