Kids aren't playing in them as much Kids have all the play they need right there in the palm of their hands. As such, the playgrounds' target audience is using them less and less, and this is the most likely reason McDonald's is putting its funds elsewhere.Jul 2, 2020
Do Mcdonalds still have ball pits?
McDonald's May Permanently Lose This Long-Time Restaurant Fixture. The fast food chain's CEO reveals that ball pits are almost guaranteed to be a thing of the past. For obvious reasons, McDonald's PlayPlaces have been shuttered for months.Aug 3, 2020
What is the Mcdonalds playground called?
McDonald's Playplace
Does McDonald's clean their PlayPlace?
They are supposed to be cleaned daily right before closing. In most cases this is true. There are usually certain maintenance personnel that are responsible for the cleanliness of the entire store, including play room and parking lots.
Why is Mcdonalds getting rid of play areas?
In response to the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic, McDonald's closed all of its PlayPlaces, and as of press date, they remain closed. These health and safety concerns were a little problematic for McDonald's, sure, but McDonald's is no stranger to fast food scandals, and the playgrounds persisted despite them.Jul 2, 2020
Why did they get rid of ball pits at McDonald's?
McDonald's would be "wise" to suspend the use of ball pits at its restaurants and "get rid of them [in the] long-term" due to hygiene concerns amid the coronavirus pandemic, former McDonald's USA CEO Ed Rensi told FOX Business Network's "Varney & Co."Aug 3, 2020
Why did McDonald's get rid of outdoor playgrounds?
McDonald's covered up a lot of PlayLand injuries To make matters worse, McDonald's didn't report the large number of injuries sustained on the Big Mac Climber. Instead, the corporation began slowly phasing out the Climber and other hard metal play structures from PlayLands and replacing them with padded equipment.