McDonald’s Türkiye highlights seven restaurants shaped by their locations

Turkey

From Istanbul and Antalya to Bodrum and Göcek, seven distinctive restaurants combine familiar branding with architecture and design inspired by their surroundings

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McDonald’s Türkiye has selected seven of its most distinctive restaurants for a new project focusing on architecture, location and the connection between individual outlets and their destinations. Under the title “7 Wonders of McDonald’s”, the company is highlighting restaurants in some of Türkiye’s most popular tourism regions and cities.

The seven locations are Bodrum Yalıkavak, İzmir Selçuk, Muğla Göcek, Antalya Land of Legends, Istanbul Sirkeci, İzmir Çeşme Drive-Thru and Antalya Merkez. Each uses design elements intended to reflect the character, architecture or lifestyle of its surroundings.

From Aegean sunsets to ancient Ephesus

The Bodrum Yalıkavak restaurant makes its location part of the experience, with views across the Aegean and a setting particularly suited to watching the sunset.

In Selçuk near Ephesus, the approach is different. Stone architecture references the historic character of the region while being incorporated into a contemporary restaurant.

Further south, the Göcek location sits within a marina. Its architecture has been designed to blend with the surrounding villas, while a large green garden provides space for visitors stopping before or after a boat trip.

The Çeşme Drive-Thru also draws on traditional Aegean stone architecture. A spacious outdoor area complements the drive-through service, positioning the restaurant as a convenient stop for travellers exploring the peninsula.

Family entertainment in Antalya

At The Land of Legends in Antalya, the restaurant takes inspiration from its theme park surroundings. Colourful interiors, play areas and an interactive digital gaming table are aimed particularly at families with children, while larger seating areas provide space for longer visits.

Antalya Merkez offers a contrasting atmosphere. Located close to Kaleiçi and the Lycian Way, the restaurant has a large open garden. Natural materials and pastel shades have been used to complement the historic character of the surrounding area.

Old Istanbul from Sirkeci

The Istanbul Sirkeci restaurant occupies a historic building in a conservation area and draws on the atmosphere of the old city. Its location provides views towards the Bosphorus and Galata Tower and makes it a potential stop for visitors exploring Istanbul’s historic centre.

The seven restaurants also underline the role that major international brands increasingly give to individual design rather than applying identical concepts to every location.

Network grows to 332 restaurants

McDonald’s Türkiye says it has opened 38 new restaurants this year, taking its nationwide network to 332 locations.

“At McDonald's Türkiye, we continue to grow with a long-term investment perspective,” says CEO Mwaffak Kanjee. “With every new restaurant, we bring our brand closer to more people while contributing to local employment, regional economies and community life.”

Kanjee says location planning also takes account of the character of individual destinations. “When planning new locations, we consider the pace of each city, its architectural identity, local lifestyles and the expectations of our guests. We aim to reflect this sense of place throughout the restaurant experience.”