The Port Huron McDonald’s on Pine Grove Avenue  operated by local business owner Markus Schulz,  opened this morning at 6:00 a.m., offering a special gift to the first 100 customers in line.  A ribbon cutting ceremony will be held at 9 a.m. featuring elected officials, managers and crew, and Jeff and Tracy Willard, founders of the Hunter Hospitality House.  To commemorate the grand re-opening, Schulz will present a donation to the nonprofit organization.  “We have been part of the Port Huron business community for 51 years and the re-opening of our restaurant demonstrates our ongoing commitment to the area,” said Schulz.  “With its updated look, the restaurant will offer customers a comfortable, dynamic dining experience where everyone can enjoy a delicious meal.”  According to Jean Schulz, highlights of the new building include: new exterior, landscaping that complements the community and a double-lane drive-thru. Inside, customers will enjoy comfortable lighting, contemporary color schemes that reflect the personality of the brand, along with new furniture with natural finishes.   As part of the grand re-opening celebration, week-long specials for dine-in customers will be offered and include: Kids Night with Ronald McDonald, featuring $1.99 Happy Meals from 4 – 7 p.m. on Nov. 1; live radio broadcast by WHLS Morning Show with Paul Miller from 6 – 10 a.m. on Nov. 2; Free Medium Fry/Medium Soft Drink with purchase of a 20-pc. Chicken McNuggets from 4 – 8 p.m. on Nov. 3; $1.59 Hotcake Special from 6 – 11 a.m. on Nov. 4; Celebrate Egg McMuffin turning 40 – Buy One Get One Free from 6 – 10:30 a.m. on Nov. 5; and Vote for the Big Mac Sandwich – Buy One Get One Free from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. on Nov. 6.  Over the past two years, McDonald’s and its franchisees in Michigan have been remodeling many of the restaurants. By the end of this year, 86 McDonald’s restaurants will have been remodeled across the state. 

Mayor Pauline Repp during a special get together at McDonald’s Tuesday evening prior to the grand re-opening October 31.