McDonalds has announced it will open its largest ever store for the London 2012 Olympics. Its 3,000m2 spread over two floors with 1,500 seats. It is planned to employ 470 staff and serve 50,000 Big Macs, 100,000 portions of fries and 30,000 milkshakes during the Games.
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