McDonald’s modernizes

McDonald’s plans to spend $126 million to modernize more than 170 restaurants in Washington state this year and next year.

In all, the company and its franchisees are investing $6 billion to modernize most U.S. restaurants by 2020.

The updated restaurants will include expanded McCafé counters and larger display cases, parking spots for curbside pick-up through mobile order and pay, digital menu boards inside and out, self-order kiosks and new dining room decor and furniture.

On the web: www.mcdonalds.com.