A FAST-FOOD restaurant is set to have a makeover after plans have been approved.

McDonald’s restaurant on Blackburn Road in Haslingden will have a major digital makeover following significant investment from local franchisee David Duncan.

Changes include new self-order kiosks and digital tablets for young people and adults.

The restaurant will close for refurbishment on April 5, and will re-open for business again on May 3.

Mr Duncan, who owns and operates six restaurants in Blackburn and Lancashire, including the Blackburn Road diner, says: “These changes are designed to make our customers’ experience as positive as possible- whether that’s providing people with a chance to get to grips with using a tablet in a relaxed environment, or providing parents with a quick and easy way of ordering their food.

“When ordering with the new kiosks, customers will have the option to make different food choices, for example swapping fries for a side salad or adding a fruit bag to their children’s Happy Meal.”

It is hoped the scheme will improve the customer experience, these major digital changes aim to benefit everyone.

The restaurants kiosks will allow customers to browse the menu, look at nutritional information and personalise their meals, giving people more time to consider their food and drink choices.

In the report to the planners as part of the design statement it is claimed McDonalds is ‘now considering the aesthetics of the buildings where it is sold, in an attempt to ‘freshen up the exterior facades of the building’.

The restaurant will also boast a large outdoor seating area as part of the plans for the Rising Bridge site.

A spokesman added: “As McDonald’s constantly strives to bring more innovation to customers in the UK, the future could see even more exciting features introduced if current trials prove successful.

“This includes the option to customise the classic burgers that customers know and love, and playing our new interactive table-top games whilst they share a meal.”