Helston McDonald’s will officially open this Wednesday

After years of calls for a McDonald’s in Helston, the new restaurant at Helston Business Park will open its doors at 11am, offering dine‑in, takeaway, Drive‑Thru, Click & Serve, and McDelivery. It will then move to its regular opening hours of 6am to 11pm, seven days a week.

The 150‑seater restaurant - with 80 seats inside and 70 outside -  has created more than 60 new full and part‑time jobs for the local community.

The 150 seater restaurant - with 80 seats inside and 70 outside - has created more than 60 new full and part time jobs for the local community. (Image: Kate Lockett)

This opening marks the first new build for franchisee Mark Cornish, who has worked at McDonald’s for more than 30 years in roles ranging from crew member to regional director, and later leading the McDelivery team before becoming a franchisee. He now owns and operates three McDonald’s restaurants in Cornwall.

“Becoming a McDonald’s Franchisee was an ambition I have had since I started at the business in 1992, and I am delighted to be opening a brand-new McDonald’s restaurant in Helston,” Mr Cornish said.

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“This is my first new restaurant in Cornwall after acquiring two other restaurants in the county and we can’t wait to welcome local customers to enjoy the experiences we have on offer.” “People are at the heart of our business, and we look forward to welcoming new employees with the jobs our restaurant will create.”

This opening marks the first new build for franchisee Mark Cornish, who has worked at McDonald’s for more than 30 years in roles ranging from crew member to regional director, and later leading the McDelivery team before becoming a franchisee (Image: Kate Lockett)

The restaurant has been built in line with McDonald’s Reimaging programme, which introduces a new layout and the latest technology to create a more seamless and efficient customer experience.

It also incorporates a wide range of sustainability features as part of McDonald’s commitment to achieving net zero emissions by 2030 across all restaurants and offices.

Sustainable design features

• Low‑impact steel certified with Environmental Policy Declarations
• Sheep’s wool insulation instead of synthetic alternatives
• Reduced glazing to lower heating and cooling demand
• Recycled plastic in roof parapet panels
• Solar panels generating on‑site renewable energy
• Timber window frames replacing aluminium and steel
• A fully modular building designed for future reuse
• Wall lettering made from recycled materials, including McDonald’s own used coffee grounds

Customer‑facing innovations

• Redesigned front counter with dedicated areas for each sales channel
• Dedicated courier entrance to reduce congestion inside
• New kitchen layout with expanded order assembly areas
• Improved car park routes for smoother Drive‑Thru and Click & Collect journeys
• Enhanced crew rooms for more comfortable staff breaks