Endless fries are coming to St. Joseph this week as part of a grand opening promotion at one McDonald’s.

According to franchise owner and operator Chris Habiger the concept for the “McDonald’s of the future” began years ago. Construction on the St. Joseph location began in March. 

“We’re so excited to bring a modern, progressive burger and breakfast destination to St. Joe,” Habiger said. “It has tremendous amenities from interactive play for kids of all ages to customization where you can build a burger or chicken sandwich of your dreams.” 

According to Habiger, the way the endless fries promotion works is when a customer orders a burger or chicken sandwich and makes it a meal the fries are endless. The promotion will last for two months or possibly longer depending on how it goes. Fries are served in a basket so employees know to refill the fries while the customer is in the restaurant. 

Habiger said even with it being a more digital experience, at this new location they had the opportunity to hire more than 100 people. 

“This restaurant will have our highest staffing levels of any of our restaurants,” Habiger said. “Even with the kiosks, we have individuals, our concierge service, to guide our customers through that digital experience. The kiosks really are more about giving customers choice through the process on how they can pick their own ingredients, they’re not there to replace our employees, it’s really about helping give our customers the kind of choices they want at McDonald’s.” 

At 10 a.m. Thursday the St. Joseph McDonald’s location at 3417 North Belt Hwy will officially open to the public.