McDonald's asking to add drive-thru to its oldest operating restaurant

By Shelly Insheiwat, FOX 11

Published April 4, 2016 8:11pm PDT

FOX 11 Los Angeles

The world's oldest operating McDonalds may be in for a big change.

The restaurant is located in Downey at the corner of Lakewood Boulevard and Florence Ave.

It retains the classic look -- including the giant golden arches, outdoor seating and walk-up windows.

But McDonalds says the restaurant is not profitable for one reason-- no drive-thru. So, they have submitted plans to add one.

McDonalds says a drive-thru accounts for 65-percent of sales at their other locations.

The Downey Planning Commission will take up the proposal on Wednesday.

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