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McDonald's to spend around $43M in New Mexico for updates

Associated Press
The McDonalds at 2495 N Main St., in Las Cruces, was under construction Tuesday, Aug. 14, 2018.

ALBUQUERQUE - McDonald's says it and its franchisees will invest around $43 million in New Mexico on construction and renovating 60 restaurants.

The Chicago-based fast-food chain said Tuesday the investment is part of a $6 billion effort to modernize most U.S. restaurants by 2020.

Under the plan announced for New Mexico, construction will take place throughout 2018 and 2019.

Restaurants will see modernized dining rooms with globally and locally inspired décor, new furniture and refreshed exterior designs. New digital self-order kiosks also will be installed.

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