My local McDonald’s used to look similar to this until they remodeled it in the early 2000’s when I was a little kid. I prefer this style than the modernized, bland version we have today…so this was neat to see. Thanks for sharing!

@KingOfExploring

2 жыл бұрын

I also prefer this older style. I used to go to this location as a kid. Thank you for stopping by to check out my video. I’m glad that it brought back some memories for you.

@timreuscher2817

2 жыл бұрын

Blame it on the "fast casual" trend set by Chipotle, and Starbucks set by the early 00s. Also, getting rid of Ronald was a bad move too. He's literally the only clown that I like.

Bet the icecream machine was broken before they closed.

@KingOfExploring

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Jeff, They prob went out of business from having to have it repaired. They just gave up and closed shop. Lol

@kevinrichards3288

2 жыл бұрын

@Jeff Ward lol

@brandongonzales9706

2 жыл бұрын

In Texas ours is never broken

@vintage-radio

Жыл бұрын

​@@brandongonzales9706 impossible.

It's been a long time since I've seen a Micky D's like this, great exploration and commentary too. 10/10 video.

@KingOfExploring

3 жыл бұрын

Thank you, Frosty Flakes! I appreciate you checking out my video and for the high praise! I'm happy that you liked it. I put a lot of work into it. It means a lot to me that you noticed. Thank you again!

@RFP652

2 жыл бұрын

bruh how there like everywhere

That commercial at the beginning was a well needed nostalgia trip.

I work at a McDonald's in MI and that back room (10:27) with the hot chocolate dispenser looks to be where dry stock used to be. If you look at the floor you can see where the rails probably used to be. We have moving racks on rails for dry stock at my store. That's my best guess. EDIT: Thank you for sharing this, I have always been a fan of urban exploration and it's really awesome to see an old McDonald's left there behind, It really is almost like a time capsule from the before times lol.

@KingOfExploring

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you for letting me know and for checking out my video. That would make sense. It seems like once they closed they just stored all that random stuff in there. Sadly, they have painted the outside white and removed all of the stuff from the inside. The building is up for lease now.

Wow great video. I love collecting stuff from abandoned places like these. All that restaurant equipment is worth top dollar, not in scrap, but to a used restaurant fixture company. They would buy it, clean, and repair it, test it fort proper operation, and then resell it. That garland range, and the fryers are worth some money as well as all the other stuff. Looks like someone already swipped the walk in freezer cooler combo. I can see why as they are super expensive. From what i see the unit was and all in ome unit. Cooler on one side, and freezer on other. Some even had a door on tge inside of one of the cooler walls that would allow access to the freezer section from inside the cooler. That may of been what that panel was you saw laying there. I am surprised that the owner has not either sold or auctioned off all this equipment. I used to work for a guy that purchased used restaurant equipment. I do refrigeration so my job was to service all the reach in coolers freezers ice machines ice cream mavhines ect. Id clean them, replace any broken parts, recharge freon if needed, and run them for several days to mske sure they are in top working order before selling them. I would of tried flipping some of the circuit breakers back on to see if the lights and what not would come on. Would be cool, but id turn them all back off before i left. I did that with a few abandoned burger ki gs i was able to get in. I had to throw the main on first. Way to tell if power is coming to the building is look for the electric power meter, usually mounted on back side of the building, or on the pad mount power transformer which is that big green box you see behind the building or at the end of parking lot. When you find the meter, look at its digital display, if its lit with flashing numbers, then there is power coming into the structure. Also that big 3 phase green transformer will be making a soft humming sound. If digital display on meter is blank, and transformer is quiet then power is usually been turned off inside that transformer, the utility co wil open the transformer, and pull out the fuses on the primary side thus killing power to the structure. Also i would venture to say thid mcdonalds was built in the early 1980s. I can tell by the booth seats. They are the same seats and tables that were in the eatly 80s burger kings. The seat part is made of fiberglass, and they just put a vinyl pad against where your back rests. These seats were very uncomfortable to sit in for long periods of time. Well i must say, such a fool find. I hope someone puts this building to use or purchases all that equipment and reuses it. Great video.

Wow! The condition of this place is amazing considering how obviously old it is. So much left behind...

@KingOfExploring

2 жыл бұрын

Yes it was a roadside find. I couldn’t believe they had left everything inside

Amazed how clean that Ice machine was inside. Usually their full of mould and other nasty s#*t when they been left to rot like that.

You're Ronald? No, you're not. You are John Wayne Gacy!

Thank you for sharing. That's a weird Ronald McDonald. I'm used to the redhead.

@KingOfExploring

3 жыл бұрын

That was a clip from a 1960s commercial. I’d never seen it either. I figured it would make the video more interesting.

@claudespeed277

Жыл бұрын

Right, went from what feels like a creepy mcpedo clown to mcmurder clown

@homie-gtv322

Жыл бұрын

@@claudespeed277 LOL

It looks like most of the kitchen is more modernized but that dining area is definitely original

@KingOfExploring

2 жыл бұрын

I thought it was a great find. I honestly thought it was going it be empty but when I went in I could believe all that they left behind. Is that common practice when one McDonald’s closes and they open a new one?

@matthewsmith2142

2 жыл бұрын

@@KingOfExploring oh it definitely was a good find. Usually when a store closes they take everything out so something was happening at the time or just a money issue. Notice how they took the most expensive things like the walk in freezer

To coin a new phrase, pal, "Behind every mess-up is a clean-up."

"Mom said never talk to strangers" Kidnapper: well actually I'm ronald mcdonald so it's okay

@xombified2779

2 жыл бұрын

Very wise of your mom Georgie. Very wise indeed.

I forgot how green and pink and brown everything was in the 90s

@KingOfExploring

2 жыл бұрын

I was shocked to still see all of the 1990s decor still intact. It was also weird seeing all of the equipment just left like that.

I am just starting out exploring. I only really got lucky as far as entry points, since you gotta find those yourself obviously. There seems to be a trick to 'cracking' these boarded up fast food places I am still trying to figure it out. XD

@KingOfExploring

2 жыл бұрын

This one had two side doors and a back door for delivery door for employees. The employee door in the back was open.

the way McDonalds look today they look like there going through a middle aged crisis

A lot of that exact equipment is used in McDonald's today. Def not from the 80s. Late 90s early 00s. This coming from someone who managed McDonald's for over a decade

@matty6848

2 жыл бұрын

No way is that decor from the late 90s early 2000s. Anyone who old enough to remember will remember that decor the colour the seats, the pictures that’s real 80s & 90s McDonald’s interior.

@mines2680

2 жыл бұрын

@@matty6848 you don't comprehend reading very well. I didn't say anything about decor. I said equipment. Which was speaking to when the store closed.

Reminds me of grandma taking us for Happy Meals. Remember Popoids?!

we had that same ice cream machine at our building up until a few weeks ago when it was finally replaced with a new one. it legitimately was broken 90% of the time lol

@KingOfExploring

Жыл бұрын

Thats crazy that you still had a 2007 ice cream machine but I guess thats prob why it was always broken. I have a friend who is a manager and she said the new machines are made in Italy.

2024 will mark 17 years since they served their last french fries looks all original from the 80 its hard to believe they close it and left everything in the kitchen left untouched for years the only thing taken out was the old menu board's that once hung behind the front counter

You have earned a sub from me lol excellent content

This one closed in 2007.

Like the video... One critique though, dont believe was abandoned in the 80s....that sprite logo on the soda fountain looks as late as mid 90s at least

@KingOfExploring

2 жыл бұрын

Hi Vulcan! I agree with you but a McDonald's cooperate expert saw my video on a Newsweek article and claimed that the decor was from the 1980's. I live right near this McDonald's and I would also say that it was 1990's as I'm almost positive that it was remodeled once when the playground was removed. So you're not wrong.

some other person explored this exact one before in another video I seen, weird!

@Holiday_Studios

2 ай бұрын

Was it triangle of mass?

Crazy I’ve never seen a McDonald’s go out of business lol I’ve seen a few Burger Kings in my area close but never a single McDonald’s

@KingOfExploring

2 жыл бұрын

This once closed in 2007 and I new one was built right down the road.

best channel I've ever found on a dunkin donuts wall

@KingOfExploring

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Bob! Thank you! I needed to find a way to get my channel noticed. I know some people hate me for it but in reality it’s cost free and easy advertising. Hundreds of people go through the drive thru everyday and if they check it out. I think they’ll enjoy what they see. I hope that you find some videos that you also like and thank you again for checking out my channel. I appreciate it so much!

@dudeshying5105

2 жыл бұрын

I mean I found it on a McDonald’s wall on Atwood ave and I’m happy I did

@KingOfExploring

2 жыл бұрын

@@dudeshying5105 glad you found my sticker and decided to check out my channel! I appreciate it.

@KelHatesCreeps

2 жыл бұрын

Legit just found them on (an active) McDonald’s window but also saw that turnto10 used a clip from the mosoleum video

@KingOfExploring

2 жыл бұрын

@@KelHatesCreeps hey you found one of my stickers! I hope that you check out some of my videos. Channel 10 def used my video😳 not sure if they were using it in a good way. To shed light on a horrible situation or if they were making me our to be a bad person.🤷🏼

That was the beloved Willard Scott.as the original Ronald McDonald.

Used to work at McDonald’s

Wow I haven't seen that sprite and powerade logo in a long while. This restaurant is frozen in time. I'm surprised it hasn't got vandalized much and i hope it doesnt.

Who could forget Willard Scott the original Ronald McDonald

Looks like 80s and 90s decor. Looks like the one i worked at as a security guard. I had to go through the kitchen and see if anyone is trying to break in or doing weirdos stuff during night operations. They dont renovate their restaraunts very much and if they do, they demolish the old one, overhaul the existing one or build an 89totally new building. Yes there ice cream didn't work

@That1towncar

Жыл бұрын

Yeah the McDonald's in my town "remodeled"a couple years ago and the completely demolished the store. Like to the ground and rebuilt it.

@That1towncar

Жыл бұрын

*they

Cool video. I am Explorer myself and I was able to get inside an abandoned McDonald’s down in Kentucky recently. I may have to check this place out sometime.

@KingOfExploring

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Slacking Packing, thank you! I was driving by it and had to check it out. I subscribed to your channel. I’m going to check out some of your videos. Thank you stopping by and checking out my video. If you’re even in the area. Hit me up and I’ll send you the location of this McDonald’s.

@ForEternia

2 жыл бұрын

It's in Adak Island, Alaska if I'm not mistaken. Most of the town has been evacuated in the 90s by the pentagon. This was the only McDonald's in that town.

@Holiday_Studios

2 ай бұрын

This McDonald's is in Rhode Island lol. Pretty far away from you

1:54 Does anybody know where to get those pictures or where they came from? Surprisingly they sat there for over 13 years and nobody wanted to take them home and put them up! I would pay for you to mail them to me, I've never seen art that nice in a modern McDonalds.

@pessolanocapital7311

Жыл бұрын

I wonder if they were in multiple locations at the time or if they were select for the owner.

@KingOfExploring

Жыл бұрын

Sadly, The building has been repurposed and cleaned out.

I think that was a young Willard Scott in the Clown outfit

@KingOfExploring

2 жыл бұрын

Yes! That’s exactly who it is.

It's curiosity how many more McDonald's will close without notice.

I was seven years old in 1980 and I do not remember Ronald McDonald looking like that.

@KingOfExploring

2 жыл бұрын

I used a commercial from the 1960’s because I wanted a creepier Ronald McDonald.

@nibora7953

2 жыл бұрын

@@KingOfExploring oh, ok 👍

There's over $100,000 worth of equipment in there

Also is this the McDonald's that was off of Hartford ave in Johnston next to where BJs used to be??

@KingOfExploring

2 жыл бұрын

I never realized that was Willard Scott. I really enjoyed seeing the old commercial and worked it into the video. Yes, it was on Hartford Ave. It sat for 14-15years but has since been repurposed. Thank you for watching and for the comment. I appreciate it very much.

@80__HD

2 жыл бұрын

@@KingOfExploring lol I freaking knew it..I used to frequent that place when I worked at the amazing store right down the road. Yeah I'm chock full of historical info. I'll prob. Be adding some history in your comments on other videos lol

Let's be honest McDonald's and a lot of other places nowadays look like fuckin prisons let's bring back the colors

@KingOfExploring

2 жыл бұрын

That’s true. They all use that same brick.

That fryer was probably 20-25k when they bought it.

@KingOfExploring

2 жыл бұрын

That's crazy to have just left it there. I'm sure that they made their money with it.

Anyone notice the Popeyes cup in the dishwasher area

This was put out on my 18th birthday!

@KingOfExploring

2 жыл бұрын

Happy Belated Birthday!

80s McDonald's had the hamburger bens that's 90s

Interesting!

2:35 Dunkin Donuts cups in McDonald's. Sheer blasphemy!

That last commercial. Lol they did such a good job at manipulating the public into buying their shit. 🤩 wild

@KingOfExploring

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Hailey, yes they do try. I guess some people like those fish sandwiches it will try them. No seafood or fake seafood for me.

@lilbrxtprxncess

2 жыл бұрын

@@KingOfExploring agreed!

theres alot of dunkin donuts stuff here

Good old Hartford ave Johnston

I would’ve scrapped everything in there lol

Your doing this cause I saw another urban explore show the same McDonald's. People getting on the band wagon lol

@KingOfExploring

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Matthew! Check the dates the videos were posted. You’ll see that I had this McDonald’s before everyone one else. Not that it matters but I was the absolute first one to make the video and I think my videos is really well done. Sadly I didn’t receive any credit for it. Not that I was looking for credit but I had it first.

@matthewfarmer6830

2 жыл бұрын

@@KingOfExploring ok I see thanks 👍

@KingOfExploring

2 жыл бұрын

@@matthewfarmer6830 thanks for stopping by to check out my videos. I really appreciate it! I hope you found something that caught your interest.

where were there walk in freezers?

Local clown runs off with child

@KingOfExploring

2 жыл бұрын

Had to use the creepy 1960s commercial. Doesn’t even look like a clown.🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

How did you get in if the place was boarded up ?

@KingOfExploring

3 жыл бұрын

There was a door that was open.😁

@nunya8406

3 жыл бұрын

I tried and there was people props to u g

@KingOfExploring

3 жыл бұрын

@@nunya8406 the place blew up now. Police were there yesterday. It needs to cool down.

@eviljesus6111

2 жыл бұрын

@@KingOfExploring I actually kind of laughed at the thought of people breaking in to these places

@KingOfExploring

2 жыл бұрын

@@eviljesus6111 the back door was open.😂 I was actually surprised to see that just about everything was left and had been sitting there for 14 years. They recent pained it all white and I believe are repurposing it.

Is this the one in johbston? How'd you get in?

@KingOfExploring

2 жыл бұрын

Yes

@MrMacDarra

2 жыл бұрын

@@KingOfExploring how did you end up getting in?

@KingOfExploring

2 жыл бұрын

@@MrMacDarra the day I went one of the side doors was open

Here from reddit

I worked at that McDonald’s in 2001 😂🤣

@KingOfExploring

2 жыл бұрын

After it sat for 14 years a few months ago someone bought it and cleaned it out.

@ColeWalker

Жыл бұрын

@@KingOfExploring you should do an update video

@KingOfExploring

Жыл бұрын

@@ColeWalker its been repurposed and locked down now but I could most certainly make an update of the outside and show what it looks like now when I am able to do it.

@Holiday_Studios

2 ай бұрын

​@@ColeWalker wow I wasn't expecting to see you here!

@Holiday_Studios

2 ай бұрын

​@@KingOfExploringwait are you actually near this McDonald's?

Where is this located??

@Holiday_Studios

2 ай бұрын

Johnston, RI

what if someone lick the grill what world happen?

Used to visit that McDonald's restaurant in the 90s. It moved to another part of the city.

@KingOfExploring

3 жыл бұрын

I also remember when it closed but the BJ’s remained open for longer. Now both have been relocated with new buildings.

I'm from your tech class , it's Evan

@KingOfExploring

2 жыл бұрын

Hey Evan! You the found me! Lol

@adhdkid8382

2 жыл бұрын

@@KingOfExploring yeah , awesome video by the way

@adhdkid8382

2 жыл бұрын

@@KingOfExploring can you download the footage onto a mobile device using the camera you have?

@KingOfExploring

2 жыл бұрын

@@adhdkid8382 thanks… it’s too bad they painted this McDonalds and took everything out. I was lucky to have been able to make this video.

@KingOfExploring

2 жыл бұрын

@@adhdkid8382 all of the video has to be dumped on to my computer for editing but there might be a way to transfer it to my phone if I needed to.

I spotted yo sticker in johnston

@KingOfExploring

3 жыл бұрын

Hey Stephen, thanks for letting me know and for subscribing! I appreciate it so much. I hope that you check out some of my videos!

@colin543455

3 жыл бұрын

I spotted it in Smithfield

@KingOfExploring

3 жыл бұрын

@@colin543455 Thank you for letting me know! I appreciate it so much. I hope that you check out my channel and some of my videos!

I don’t know why but, this place reminds me of a Taco Bell 😅

@KingOfExploring

Жыл бұрын

It has those 90’s Taco Bell colors but it was always a McDonald’s.

Can you give me the address and the location of where it is so I can go

@KingOfExploring

3 жыл бұрын

I can’t give out an address in the comments. Hit me up on Instagram @adhdurbex

@matthewfurbyabandonawesome9805

3 жыл бұрын

So if I can’t get the address what about the state of Oregon where

@KingOfExploring

3 жыл бұрын

@@matthewfurbyabandonawesome9805 RI

hey bro, im local to that mcdonalds. I am a film maker as well and i would love to potentially partner up and work with you. Shoot me a DM on insta or twitter @MikeCantGame

Very interesting 🤨