Calif. McDonalds tries feng shui theme
February 24, 2008: 02:31 PM EST

Feb. 24, 2008 Thomson Financial delivered by Newstex –

HACIENDA HEIGHTS, Calif. AP – The only familiar signs at the McDonalds in this large Asian community are the golden arches, the drive-through and the menu.

Gone are the plastic furniture, Ronald McDonald and the red and yellow palette that has defined the worlds largest hamburger chain. Leather seats, earth tones, bamboo plants and water trickling down glass panels have taken their place.

The makeover elements are meant to help diners achieve happiness and fortune — whether they realize it or not.

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